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Understanding Community State Types
Learn more about community state types of the vaginal microbiome.
Aunt Vadge: can sperm from clothes get me pregnant?
Semen wiped off, then touched clothes, then fingering - can you get pregnant? Very low chance. Why dried sperm can't do it, plus timing and when to test.
Aunt Vadge: anal to vaginal sex, now I have a lump
A tender lump after switching from anal to vaginal sex? Often a blocked Bartholin or Skene gland - get it checked soon. Likely causes and prevention.
Aunt Vadge: why has this cut appeared on my clit?
A small cut on your clitoris? Usually just friction or a nick that heals fast. The common causes (and the one to watch if it keeps happening), plus how to heal.
How to increase iron absorption from food and supplements
Discover how to enhance iron absorption from your diet with simple changes. Learn the impact of vitamin C, tea, and more on iron uptake.
Glycaemic index foods list (searchable)
If you're working on blood sugar and insulin (PCOS, CV, metabolic syndrome) use this quick searchable list of foods.
Practical tips for managing insulin resistance in PCOS
Discover practical tips to manage PCOS-related insulin resistance using diet, exercise, stress reduction, and more.
My Vagina 2-Week Pathway Clean Up
If you're not quite sure what's wrong, try this 2-week pathway reset.
Why folic acid ain’t no good (but folate rocks)
Discover why folic acid in food isn't the hero we thought, and how natural folate sources and supplements can better support your health.
Understanding and treating smegmatic pseudocysts
What a smegmatic pseudocyst is, why smegma gets trapped under the clitoral hood, how it's told apart from a true cyst, and how it's treated.
Vaginoplasty neovagina surgery FAQs
Get answers to your top questions about neovaginal care after vaginoplasty, including dilation, hygiene, infections, and maintaining health and comfort.
Fibre-containing foods list (searchable)
To increase prebiotic fibre, use this searchable list to make the most of your meals.
You asked: why or why not boric acid for BV?
A guy wrote to us with questions about his girlfriend's BV and how to solve it, regarding why we don't recommended boric acid.
Aunt Vadge: What is this little bud on my vulva?
Worried your vulva or vaginal opening doesn't look like the diagrams? You're almost certainly normal - the likely simple reason, and a calm plan for seeing a doctor.
Aunt Vadge: How do I treat histamine intolerance?
Itchy clitoris or vulva that flares before your period? It's often histamine overload. Why finding the root cause, not just chasing the itch, is the real fix.
Aunt Vadge: will your yeast treatments work on my dog’s yeasty paws?
Can a human yeast treatment fix your dog's yeasty paws? Please don't try it - she licks them, and some herbs and oils are toxic to dogs. What actually helps.
Aunt Vadge: I’m nearly 15 and don’t have my period yet
Nearly 15 with PMS symptoms and spotting but no full period yet? Usually completely normal - your body is warming up. Plus when it's worth seeing a doctor.
How to make a pelvic exam or pap smear easier
Evidence-based, practical ways to make a pap smear or pelvic exam more comfortable and less painful.
Aunt Vadge: can I stop using Vagifem if my microbiome report was good?
Your microbiome test came back great - can you stop Vagifem? Maybe not: your result may be because of it. Why oestrogen feeds your lactobacilli, and what to ask.