STUDY CLOSED: Aussies with chronic thrush, science needs you!
Suffering chronic yeast infections? Be part of science and participate in a new non-drug treatment! Aussies only.
Understanding sulfa allergy, sulfites and sulphur
A quick overview of sulfa drug allergy, a list of drugs that contain sulfonamides, and how this is different to sulfites and sulphur.
OBSOLETE Got BV? Science needs you, teenagers!
If you think something is not quite right or have been diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis, researchers want to talk to you!
Understanding female anatomy
Here we take a closer look at what the female reproductive system looks like.
Aerobic vaginitis (AV) drug treatment guide for medical practitioners
Medical guidelines for treating aerobic vaginitis with antibiotics.
How to get genetic (DNA) testing
Genetic testing plays a crucial role in supporting vaginal health, offering insights into gene variations like the BRCA2 gene and MTHFR mutations. This article explores how specialized DNA tests and genealogy data can be used by healthcare practitioners to address complex health issues, including the process for obtaining and using
Sexual pain study needs postmenopausal participants!
A study is seeking participants for a study on herbal medicine, a green tea extract, to eliminate sexual pain.
My Story: Period undies gave me bad vag
One of our naturopaths has a bad experience with period undies - they gave her BV after just one day of wearing. Sigh.
Shipping update – we’re all systems go!
We are well-stocked and still operational under coronavirus times, though deliveries are going to take a little longer.
Aunt Vadge: recurrent tears beneath clitoris
A 14-year-old keeps getting little tears underneath her clitoris but above her urethral opening, but isn't sure why.
Aunt Vadge: paper cuts around clitoris
She has tiny paper cuts on the clitoral hood that may or may not be related to an ongoing yeast infection present in the labia.
Aunt Vadge: itch and irritation after infections cleared
She's cleared her BV, ureaplasma and Strep B, but itch and irritation remain won't go away, with the suspect being at this stage cytolytic vaginosis.
Aunt Vadge: small, red, tender lump near clitoris
An 18-year-old has a sore red little lump on her inner labia that is causing her some concern and pain. Aunt Vadge offers some suggestions.
Aunt Vadge: how do we have sex?
A 17-year-old is ready to have sex with her boyfriend for the first time, but she has no idea how to go about it. Aunt Vadge explains.
Aunt Vadge: why did fingering hurt the second time and not the first?
The discomfort experienced during the second instance of fingering, as opposed to the first, can be attributed to minor damages such as hymenal tissue disruption or tiny scratches caused by fingernails and awkward angles. Aunt Vadge advises on the importance of self-exploration, the use of lube, and understanding one's own
Aunt Vadge: he slipped it in without a condom – can I be pregnant?
As 15-year-old and her boyfriend were fooling around and his penis slipped into her vagina for a short time without a condom. Could she be pregnant?
Aunt Vadge: can I use evening primrose oil for vaginal atrophy?
A menopausal woman wants to use evening primrose oil vaginally for dryness, but isn't sure if the gelatin capsules will dissolve in her vagina.
Aunt Vadge: labia bumps and swollen clit with cuts
A 14-year-old has bumps around her vulva and her clitoris is swollen with cuts on it. Aunt Vadge explains the next best step.
Aunt Vadge: my vagina doesn’t get wet
A 26-year-old is having issues with vaginal dryness, even though she's turned on during sex and enjoying herself.
Aunt Vadge: irregular pink tissue around vaginal opening
A 29-year-old has discovered a little tongue-like piece of tissue protruding out of her vagina and is wondering what it is.