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?
Lactobacillus overgrowth syndrome (cytolytic vaginosis)
Got a recurrent yeast infection that doesn't respond to antifungals? Maybe you have lactobacillus overgrowth syndrome. Cytolytic vaginosis looks and feels like a yeast infection, but typical treatments just don't work, because it's not yeast. It's your good bacteria gone wild!
Clitoridectomy
Clitoridectomy is the complete or partial removal of the clitoris, which may be a course of action it the clitoris is oversized and the owner makes the big decision to part with it.
The practice of labial stretching
Labia stretching is a common practice amongst some African women, and is said to improve squirting abilities.
The clitoral pump
Clitoral pumps can be used both for sexual pleasure and medically improving blood flow to the genitals.
The clitoris and female orgasm
The clitoris is way bigger than you think, and has appendages that get erections, just like penises do. The female orgasm relies heavily on the internal structures of the clitoris, and their sufficient arousal.
Why tampons don’t fall out
Why can't a tampon just fall right out? We explain.
The truth about vaginal tightness and looseness
Vaginal tightness or looseness is not well understood by most people. We explain the physiology.
Periods: hygiene and etiquette
How to avoid grossing out the people you care about with your period.
Vaginal epithelial cells – a short description
A short description of the four types of epithelial cells found in the human vaginal tract.
The Vaginal Maturation Index
The VMI is a test for ratios of certain vaginal cell types to indicate the impact of oestrogen.
Aunt Vadge: is my butthole weird?
Are discolouration, flappy bits and hair normal for a butthole?
What ‘being a virgin’ actually means (and doesn’t mean)
Being a virgin is a complicated business these days.
Aunt Vadge: he put the tip in – am I still a virgin?
Is fingering and just the tip counted as losing your virginity? We discuss.
How to remove an ingrown hair on your bikini line
Clear instructions for removing an ingrown hair from your bikini line, and tips to prevent it in future.
Checking out your own cervix
Instructions on how to take a look at your own cervix.