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BV research
Here we go through some of the best research into the causes and treatments of bacterial vaginosis.
Hydrogen peroxide douches and BV
Hydrogen peroxide does NOT get rid of BV - find out why.
I can’t find a nylon strainer for my kefir. What do I do?
Alternatives for nylon strainers to strain milk kefir grains.
What’s the difference between milk kefir and regular yoghurt?
Yoghurt is different to milk kefir in two key ways: bacteria number and species variety.
Aunt Vadge: burning after intimacy during my period
Why your vaginal opening might burn after sex during your period, and the simple things that stop it.
How to clean a child’s vulva and vagina
Instructions for cleaning a young child's vulva for newbies.
Anatomy of a girl’s vulva and vagina
Anatomical explanation of a girl's vagina.
Transverse and longitudinal vaginal septum abnormalities
Transverse and longitudinal vaginal septa create a blockage horizontally or vertically in the middle of the vaginal canal.
Vaginal atresia
Vaginal atresia is where the vagina is closed off or doesn't exist, with four common reasons why this might happen. Atresia means narrowing of a body cavity or passage.
Vaginal hypoplasia – the partial vagina
Vaginal hypoplasia is where the vagina doesn't really exist in its full form, or exist at all. The vagina may be narrowed or have not ever developed in the person in the first place.
Congenital vaginal obstruction
Congenital vaginal obstructions come in two forms, one being a structure deep in the vagina that blocks the whole vagina, or an hymen that completely covers the vaginal opening. Both are easily treated.
The truth about the hymen: tissue, myths and stretching
Hymen myths debunked — explore what the hymen really is, how it functions, and the truth about hymen stretching.
Aunt Vadge: Do I have a short vagina?
A firm wall two fingers deep is usually the cervix or a tense pelvic floor, not a short vagina. What that block is, and how to sort it.
Lady’s Mantle for vaginal itching and discharge
Lady's Mantle is used to temporarily combat vaginal itch and discharge.
Vaginal prolapse, pelvic organ prolapse and vaginal/pelvic relaxation syndromes
The prolapse of pelvic organs into the vagina can occur for several reasons, with treatment available.
Oral pilocarpine can moisten a dry vagina
A study shows that oral pilocarpine can offer those on chemotherapy relief from vaginal dryness with mild side effects.
Cervicitis
There are numerous reasons why your cervix may be inflamed, but cervicitis is typically caused by an infection of some kind that can be easily treated.
Pityriasis rosea on the vulva or vagina
Pityriasis rosea is a virus, but the skin issues it creates can affect the vulva or vagina in some cases. Pityriasis rosea of the vulva can be quite uncomfortable, however resolves itself over time.
Genital psoriasis
Managing vulvar psoriasis means finding strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of your attacks, since genital psoriasis does not have a cure just yet.
Aunt Vadge: Can sexual activity ‘bring on’ my period?
Can sexual activity or an orgasm bring on your period? Aunt Vadge on why it can't, plus spotting after sex and late periods.