Understanding the Skene’s glands
The Skene's glands are located next to the urethra, and produce fluids that support vaginal and sexual health.
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.
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 humble hymen
Don't understand the hymen? You are not alone. The hymen of a human woman has achieved almost mythical status, holding a very special place in our cultural and social structures.
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.
Vaginal massage: wtf?
Vaginal massage ('yoni mapping') is not as weird as it sounds. Take a walk with one of the All Things Vagina naturopaths as she tries it for the first time.
Can I buy milk kefir from a shop?
Milk kefir from the shop or milk kefir made at home? We discuss.
How to make yoghurt with your vaginal bacteria
Genius makes yoghurt out of her vaginal secretions.