What should I look for in a probiotic?
Probiotics are many and varied, but what do they actually do and why should I take one?
Vaginal yeast infections and thrush
A vaginal yeast infection will affect most women at least once in their lives, causing vaginal discharge and itching.
Study: Lactobacillus rhamnosus is resistant to antibiotics
A study on two lactobacilli and G. vaginalis. See which good bacteria actually survive antibiotics.
Study: Vagisil kills your good bacteria after 24 hours
Vagisil was shown in a lab to reduce the action of your good bacteria which is bad news for good vaginal health.
Vaginal bacteria around the world
Find out which species of vaginal microflora your racial background has.
The structure of the vagina
Want to know what the inside of your vagina is made of? We take a deeper look into the structure of the vagina, with its muscles, ligaments and mucous membranes.
Genital herpes in pregnancy
The risk of transmission to your baby depends on the circumstances regarding your own infection. Get the facts.
Quick guide to cranberry, goldenrod and bearberry for cystitis/UTIs
Herbs can work a charm on recurrent UTIs or cystitis. Learn how they work and how to safely and effectively use them.
Treating a UTI or urethritis with reflexology
Treating your UTI with reflexology isn't the most pain-free process, but it works and it can be gone in half an hour.
A review of urinary alkalisers
We take a look at the usefulness of urinary alkalisers in urinary tract infections.
Effectively treating a UTI at home
Discover safe and effective home remedies for treating UTIs. From hydration to herbal blends, learn how to manage symptoms and when to seek medical help.
Fannyhessea (Atopobium) vaginae and its role in bacterial vaginosis
Is just G. vaginalis responsible for BV? Take a look at the latest research implicating Atopobium vaginae in recurrent BV.
Study: Does strain matter? G. vaginalis
Find out if the strain of Gardnerella matters when it comes to BV. A study examines 32 strains of G. vaginalis, their 8 biotypes and abnormal discharge.
A quick look at the evolution of BV research
Bacterial vaginosis has been a medical enigma for over a century, which isn't promising considering they still haven't found a solution or even a treatment that works.
Study: antibiotics can be a dud for BV
Metronidazole is not effective at killing bacterial vaginosis, because it does not remove the biofilm left by Gardnerella vaginalis.
A closer look at female sexual dysfunction (FSD)
Female sexual dysfunction includes any disruption to normal sexual function.
Study: Ginkgo biloba for female sexual dysfunction caused by SSRI use
In a study of 63 test subjects suffering from antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, the women in the group had up to 91 per cent success rate for increasing sexual response after taking ginkgo biloba.
EFT and NLP for vagina and pelvic problems
EFT and NLP can help solve your vagina or pelvic problem by treating your brain, the master organ, with a little brain retraining.
Vaginismus
Vaginismus is a condition whereby the vagina is impenetrable, with clenching and tightening of the pelvic floor. Vaginismus can be a huge burden on a woman's life and her relationships, but it can impede pelvic examinations by a doctor too, possibly putting her health at risk.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Sexually transmitted infections are bacterial, fungal, parasitic or viral infections that are passed on to another person through sexual activity. The actual definition of an STI is strict, but many microbes can be passed on during sex regardless of if they are officially classified as an STI.