Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!What not to put inside a vagina
There are a few things you should keep away from your vagina. Like Coke bottles.
Vag basics: understanding anatomy
Explore the fascinating anatomy of the vagina and vulva, including their functions, parts, and how they contribute to sexual pleasure and health.
Hormones and the menstrual cycle
When we are fertile, when we get our periods, and how we feel is all down to hormonal balance in our bodies.
6 great period tips and tricks for beginners
Tips and tricks for navigating periods: work smarter, not harder.
How to put in a tampon
If you are new to tampons, follow this straightforward guide and get it right first time.
Aunt Vadge: fingers freak me out
Scared of fingering when penetrative sex is fine? Aunt Vadge on vaginismus, pelvic floor tension, and gentle ways to ease it.
Vaginal pH and BV – how it works and why it does and doesn’t matter
Vaginal pH is linked with BV, but it isn't the answer. Find out why an alkaline pH makes your BV worse, but doesn't cause it.
Adenoviruses that affect the vulva and vagina
Adenovirus usually causes respiratory illness and conjunctivitis, but sometimes it can cause genital ulcers and urethritis.
Mycoplasma genitalium – the STI you’ve never heard of
Mycoplasma genitalium infection causes urinary tract symptoms and is not routinely checked for in all countries.
Necrotising fasciitis of the vulva
Necrotising fasciitis is a flesh-eating bacterial problem that can affect the vulva. This bacterial infection is a life-threatening condition and needs immediate medical attention.
Why your period stopped (secondary amenorrhoea)
We go through all the reasons your period may have stopped, from being pregnant to being on a crazy diet or even being too skinny. Your period shouldn't be stopping, so find out why and fix it.
Study: regular exercise lowers oestrogen levels in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women were studied to see if exercise reduced oestrogen levels, and thus breast cancer risks.
Aunt Vadge: dry, cracked fingers or my period?
Bleeding in clumps after a first time with dry, cracked fingers - usually a small graze or your period. How to tell, and when to worry.
Stories
True stories about real stuff - the funny, good, bad and ugly, our story collection has it all. Our stories swing wildly from vaginal massage to big vaginas and prolapse repair missions.
Gay Dave’s Tales From the Other Side Part 2
Part two of Gay Dave's first-ever adventure with a woman, examining the more delicate emotional elements to his experience.
Gay Dave’s Tales From the Other Side Part 1
Ever wondered what a gay man thinks of a vagina? This two-part series delves where few gay men have dared - or wanted - to go.
Aunt Vadge: I have a perineal sore – is it an STI?
A sore on the perineum that appeared out of nowhere and is worsening needs seeing promptly - here's why, and how to care for it.
How to use a menstrual cup
Menstrual cups work as a tampon or pad alternative: rinse and reuse it so you save money, reduce your impact on the environment and try something new.
Check your motions on the Bristol Stool Chart
The Bristol Stool Chart is a pictorial examination of the type of stools you are passing.
Aunt Vadge: post-antibiotic fissures – what can I do?
Why you get sore vaginal tears and dryness after antibiotics, how to help them heal, and the red flags that need a doctor.