Review: Probiotic Purfem – what’s in it
Purfem is a probiotic vaginal suppository.
Study: species of probiotic bacteria in water kefir
A collection of three home-made water kefir concoctions measured in a lab have an assortment of main bacterial colonies.
What happens during a gynaecological pelvic exam
Confused about what to expect from your pelvic exam? We go through what you can expect from a pelvic examination by your doctor, including what you should know and what they are looking for.
Diagnostic procedures for the vulva, vagina and reproductive organs
There are a series of tests that may be conducted to determine the health of your reproductive organs and vagina. Find out what your test actually means and why it's being done.
STI testing
Getting an STI test is a good idea, especially if you (or your partner) likes sex with more than one person.
Everything you need to know about pap tests and pap smears
Pap tests (also called Pap smears) are done periodically to check the cervix for abnormal changes that could lead to cervical cancer.
Fordyce bumps or spots – tiny white bumps on genitals
Fordyce bumps are the tiny white spots that appear when the skin of the labia, scrotum, penis and nipples is stretched.
Review: Klaire Labs Ther-biotic Women’s Formula – what’s in it?
We take a look at the ingredients in this women's probiotic formula.
Tools to clear up a smelly vagina
A non-infected smelly vagina can be solved with some simple treatments at home to rebalance your bacterial colonies.
Pelvic floor exercises overview
Some ways to find and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, particularly after any pelvic organ issue (bladder, vagina, bowel).
Review: Klaire Labs Ther-biotic Complete
This probiotic contains a couple of species native to healthy vaginal tracts, however it is more geared toward the gut. We examine.
Donna Plus Flora intima women’s probiotic
Donna Plus Flora is a vaginal probiotic available in Spain that contains vagina-specific probiotic bacteria.
Study: the impact of freezing techniques on lactobacilli survival rates
Can you freeze probiotic bacteria? We find out using a study from food science.
Study: Lactobacilli resistance to low temperatures – can we really freeze kefir?
Freezing kefir or other probiotics isn't necessarily a good idea - strain matters. Here's a small study on four popular probiotic strains and how they fared with freezing.
How pH affects glycogen degradation in the vagina and affects lactobacilli growth
The acidity or alkalinity of the vagina impacts on how glycogen is broken down by amylase. This impacts lactobacilli numbers. We explain how.
What does it feel like for a girl? A flesh comparison
Ever wondered what a penis or clitoris feels like? You have what you need to find out!
Ureterocele
Ureteroceles are a birth defect affecting the ureters, resulting in problems with urine flow. The connection point of the bladder and lower ureters becomes swollen, and urine flow is blocked, causing the ureters to expand like a water balloon.
Aunt Vadge: tampon starts to fall out after 15 mins
A 15-year-old is having trouble with tampons falling out. See how she can fix it.
Aunt Vadge: pain, yellow discharge, spotting, not resolved by Dalacin
Lactobacillus overgrowth syndrome not responding to strong antibacterials prescribed - what now?
Understanding and treating cytolytic vaginosis (CV) (lactobacillus overgrowth syndrome)
Cytolytic vaginosis is a condition of problematic lactobaillus overgrowth, typically L. crispatus, causing burning and irritation.