Anorectal cancer and your vagina
Anorectal cancer can affect the vagina if the cancer spreads to other pelvic structures, but most often due to cancer treatments that negatively affect vaginal tissue.
Why do I have BV?
The main causes of BV are overpopulation of Gardnerella vaginalis and its biofilm.
How to get rid of BV
We are sharing an all-natural 7-day program to rid yourself of BV. It may still be new, but quite a few have already benefited from it.
Vaginal, vulvar and pelvic cancers
Any organ within the pelvis can develop cancerous cells, however some are much more common than others. Vulva cancer, for example, is reasonably rare compared with cervical cancer.
Types of pelvic surgery
There are a vast array of surgeries that can be performed on the vagina, vulva and pelvic organs that will affect the look and function. We look into all types of pelvic surgery in more detail.
Depo Provera contraceptive injection
The Depo Provera contraceptive injection is given every three months, is very effective at preventing pregnancy, but comes with a host of negative side effects that you can't undo until it wears off.
Birth control and contraception
Birth control options for women vary somewhat, but tend to all be a little bit subpar in their application or user-friendliness. Contraception options include condoms, the pill, IUDs and various other hormonal interrupters.
How to treat vaginal fissures – cracks, cuts and tears
Fix your cuts and tears! Figure out why your tear is there, and we'll tell you how to treat it so it clears up quick and doesn't come back.
Implanon contraceptive implant
Implanon is a hormonal contraceptive implant about the size of a matchstick, that is implanted into the upper inner arm, and lasts for about three years.
A healthy sexual response
This article describes a normal, healthy sexual response from the human body for males and females.
Understanding the vaginal fistula
A vaginal fistula is an abnormal opening between the vagina and another organ, often caused by childbirth, surgery, or diseases like Crohn's. Symptoms vary based on the affected tissue but may include incontinence, foul-smelling discharge, and painful sex. Diagnosis involves a thorough medical history, physical examination, and possibly imaging tests.
Pelvic radiation therapy
Having radiation therapy on your pelvis can cause some unwelcome problems that can linger, like a dry, thickened vaginal wall, lack of moisture, and lack of flexibility.
Understanding and treating vaginal cancer
Vaginal cancer usually occurs in older women, in the top third of the vagina, with HPV the biggest risk factor.
Diaphragm contraceptive devices
Diaphragms are useful as a contraceptive for some people - you have to insert the device, usually with spermicide, before sex, taking it out afterwards.
The down-low on pubic hair
Having a whopping great bush or being smooth as a baby's bottom: the choice is yours. Muffs ahoy! We walk you through the magical muff and what we do with it.
Managing a UTI or cystitis with D-Mannose
We discuss use of D-mannose to treat or manage urinary tract infections.
The Nuvaring contraceptive device
The Nuvaring is a vaginal hormonal contraception that uses a silicone ring infused with hormones to prevent ovulation and therefore prevent pregnancy. The rings can affect your vagina by causing local irritation and discharge, and are not suitable for everyone.
The oral contraceptive pill
The pill is a hormonal tablet used for a few reasons, namely birth control and managing hormones that cause or contribute to acne, endometriosis, and PCOS.
Condoms
Learning how to make condoms work for you, not the other way around, is the key to getting the most out of safe sex. Condoms are a form of barrier protection used during sexual penetration or oral sex to prevent unwanted pregnancy and the exchange of sexually transmitted infections.
The intrauterine device (IUD)
IUDs can be the best thing that ever happened to you: you get to keep your natural cycle, and not get pregnant. It can also result in more bleeding and pain. Get the low-down before you decide.