Why you get a keep getting a UTI after sex
Getting a UTI every time you have sex is demoralising and bad for your happiness, but there is a specific reason this keeps happening.
Is it safe to put food in your vagina?
We run you through some food-safety tips when considering using foods vaginally - what you can get away with and what you should definitely avoid.
PrEP is not just for gay men – it’s for everyone, hetero women included
PrEP, the HIV prevention medication, works just as well for women as gay men, but why aren't women taking it? We discuss.
SSRI antidepressants and pregnancy – is it safe?
We review the evidence regarding SSRI use during pregnancy, and whether it increases the risks of malformations in your baby.
How do lesbians lose their virginity?
When you are still technically a virgin or not is a complicated question based on old ideas of purity. You lose your virginity when you say you do!
Sleep sexing – understanding sexsomnia
Sexsomnia means acting in a sexual manner during sleep, ranging from aggressive sexual advances to moaning. We discuss the consequences of sleep-sexing.
Gestational diabetes – what you should know
We run you through type II diabetes during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes can cause some serious problems for mother and baby, requiring monitoring.
Study: men carry BV-associated bacteria on and in their penises
Researchers tested the skin of the penis, urethra, head of the penis and urine and semen samples of the male partners of women with BV - men have it too!
Vulvar epidermoid cysts (sebaceous/inclusion cyst)
Cysts arising from sebaceous glands can appear on the vulva or in the vagina, and look like little bumps. Cysts can be uncomfortable, but are not dangerous.
Vaginal adenosis
Vaginal adenosis is where cervical and endometrial cells are found in the vaginal walls, and is most related to women exposed to DES in the womb.
In utero exposure to DES
DES is a synthetic oestrogen given to millions of women during the 50s and 60s, before it was found to possibly cause vaginal cancers in female offspring.
UTI caused by dehydration
If you've been having a hot or waterless time, you may end up with UTI-like symptoms. We discuss why this happens and how to get rid of it.
Gallbladder removal and your hormones
Living without a gallbladder can cause a few hormonal upsets that may make life harder over the years, including leaving too much oestrogen in your blood.
How to use the Three Ls Fixer Box
We explain how to use the Three L's in one of our favourite Killing BV treatments.
Using yoghurt for vulvovaginal health – it has to be alive!
If you are going to use yoghurt vaginally, it must be alive to work! Using any old yoghurt isn't going to have much effect as it does not contain live bacteria.
Using manuka honey for vulvovaginal infections
Manuka honey has some unique qualities that can make it an effective treatment for vulvovaginal infections, including BV and yeast infections.
Secnidazole (Solosec) for BV
Secnidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections, including BV. It has about the same rate of cure as metronidazole.
Unusual BV treatment success story
A BV cure story worth reading simply for its weirdness! C talks us through the unusual steps she took to completely clear up her recurrent BV.
Using the topical herbal blends (penis)
Here we detail the instructions for men to use Aunt Vadge's Herbal BV/AV Pessary/Penis Rub Blend as a penis rub to clear up that end of the problem.
Using tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil for vulvovaginal infections and dysbiosis
Tea tree is an effective antimicrobial agent, and can treat common vulvovaginal infections when the best oils are used effectively.