Vaginal abrasions and fissures in children
How to deal with a vaginal fissure in a child.
Understanding children’s vulvovaginal conditions
Learn about children's vulvovaginal problems so you can participate more in treatment decisions for children under your care.
How to treat vaginal dryness
Vaginal dryness can be an issue for women of all ages. Find out what causes it and how to fix it.
Your vagina and vulva after birth and beyond
We explain what you can expect, including when things go wrong. We can end up, if we are not careful, with the sugar-coated version of childbirth, which does not serve us.
The mini pill
The mini pill means taking the pill at the exact same time every day to prevent pregnancy. The mini pill contains just one hormone, instead of a combination, like the regular pill.
Bladder cancer
Here we overview the different types of bladder cancer and their treatments. The most common symptoms of bladder cancer are bloody urine, urinating frequently, with urgency, and burning or pain. Older women are more at risk, but bladder cancer can happen to anyone.
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.