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Aunt Vadge: I have so much discharge all the time
Constant heavy discharge that won't clear? Why it needs an exam first, the likely hormonal and microbiome causes, and budget-friendly things that help.
What does a healthy vaginal microbiome look like?
What a healthy vaginal microbiome actually looks like, who's who among the microbes, and why 'no symptoms' matters more than a perfect test.
Understanding Community State Types
Learn more about community state types of the vaginal microbiome.
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.
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.
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: when I finger myself, it burns
Burning when you finger yourself is usually friction from going in before you're aroused and lubricated. How to fix it, and when it's thrush or BV.
Breastfeeding: impact on oestrogen levels, the vagina and pelvic floor
Breastfeeding keeps oestrogen low, which can cause vaginal dryness, low libido, pain with sex and microbiome changes. Why it happens, and what helps.
Aunt Vadge: When I sit down, my vagina gets hot – why?
Your vaginal area gets hot when you sit cross-legged? It's just trapped heat and lost airflow - often synthetic underwear. The easy fixes, and when to check.
Aunt Vadge: I don’t know how to finger myself – help!
New to fingering yourself and it feels too tight? You're probably not broken - you're just not aroused enough yet. A warm, real step-by-step guide.
What an L. iners vaginal microbiome may mean
We discuss why L. iners can be the dominant lactobacilli species in the vaginal microbiome and what to do about it.
Vaginal smells – what’s normal?
Our guide to vaginal odours takes you through the different smells, and what they could mean.
Understanding hiatal, umbilical and inguinal hernias
If your three body cavities are putting pressure on each other, the result can be hernias and pelvic problems.
How to get a comprehensive vaginal, urinary and semen microbiome test
Get accurate testing based on your needs via thorough vaginal and urinary microbiome testing.
Understanding the perineum
The perineum is the area between the vulva and the anus, between the thighs.
New ideas on treating cytolytic vaginosis (CV)
Learn about some novel treatment strategies for tackling CV. Baking soda isn't a cure! But what is? We discuss.
Aunt Vadge: small, red, tender lump near clitoris
A small, red, tender lump near your clitoris is almost always a harmless spot or ingrown hair. The safe way to settle it - and when to get it checked.
Aunt Vadge: how do we have sex?
A virgin asks how to actually have sex - mechanics, talking, foreplay. A warm, real first-time guide that puts both people's pleasure first.
Aunt Vadge: why did fingering hurt the second time and not the first?
Fingering felt fine the first time but sore the second? Usually tender tissue and a tiny graze. How to make round two comfortable and pain-free.