Understanding the low-FODMAP diet
A short explanation of the Monash University low-FODMAP diet for managing IBS or SIBO symptoms in the short and long-term.
Foods high in polyphenols
If you're battling yeast infections, try adding more polyphenols to your diet - a proven way to fight yeast.
Aunt Vadge: I accidentally got poop in my vag
She had a sore back and wiped back to front out of necessity, and now her vagina is itchy and red. What's happened?
Aunt Vadge: I have bloating after dry humping – am I pregnant?
Her and her boyfriend were dry humping and his precum in his undies has worried them both that she might be pregnant.
Aunt Vadge: fingering makes me want to pee
At every fingering, she feels like she has to pee all the time so stops and starts, ruining her fun - what is going on?
Aunt Vadge: I don’t know how to finger myself – help!
A 17-year-old wants to have sex with her boyfriend but wants to start fingering herself first because she's nervous about penetration.
Bacteria that love lactulose
Discover how lactulose impacts vaginal health, its role in promoting lactobacilli, and when its use might worsen infections.
My Vagina’s repository
Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more
What to do if you have unprotected sex and may be or are pregnant
We run through your basic options for what to do if you think you might be pregnant.
How to use the Fennelope Vaginal Pessary
We explain how to use the Fennelope pessary to help ease vaginal symptoms of low oestrogen, such as during menopause and breastfeeding.
Ozempic, Wegovy (semaglutide) and the vagina
Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) is a diabetic drug that can result in some unwanted vaginal and hormonal side effects in some people.
Itching and popping: is it vaginitis emphysematosa?
This rare condition appears as gas-filled cysts on vaginal, vulvar or cervical mucosal surfaces, and can cause symptoms like a popping noise or sensation.
What an L. iners vaginal microbiome may mean
We discuss why L. iners can be the dominant lactobacilli species in the vaginal microbiome and what to do about it.
Lamotrigine and your vagina and urinary tract
Lamotrigine can have urogenital side effects such as vaginitis, urinary tract issues, and painful periods.
Isotretinoin (Accutane) and your vagina and urinary tract (and libido!)
Acne treatment isotretitinoin can cause a multitude of vaginal and sexual problems in some people.
Ankylosing spondylitis and your vagina and urinary tract
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inherited chronic inflammatory condition that affects bones and joints, with links to the microbiome.
Vaginal smells – what’s normal?
Our guide to vaginal odours takes you through the different smells, and what they could mean.