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How to underwear if you have vulvovaginal issues
Ever wondered just how important your underwear is to your vaginal condition? We explain.
Brazilian, French and American bikini waxing styles
We talk you through what used to be the three main muff styles on offer around the world, and where they came from.
Aunt Vadge: my vagina tastes and smells bad, but I don’t have an infection
An off vaginal smell with a poor diet usually traces to gut bacteria - fermented foods, fibre and a lavender rinse to reset it.
Aunt Vadge: if my hymen is gone, does that mean I’m not a virgin anymore?
Losing your hymen doesn't make you 'not a virgin' – it can wear away from tampons, sport or masturbation. Here's what virginity actually means.
Review: FemDophilus – how and why it works
Fem-Dophilus is used to introduce two patented strains of useful probiotic bacteria into the vagina.
Review: Probiotic Purfem – what’s in it
Purfem is a probiotic vaginal suppository.
Aunt Vadge: Do girls understand when the tip goes in?
Can the tip of a penis slip in without pressure, and would she feel it? A plain, no-shame answer on first-time penetration, hymens and virginity.
Aunt Vadge: masturbating with an ice cube has caused me pain in my legs and stomach
Hurt your clitoris masturbating with an ice cube? You've done nothing wrong and almost certainly no lasting harm – here's how to heal, gently.
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.
Aunt Vadge: I slipped – will my clitoris be ok or should I go to the hospital?
Fell and hurt your clitoris or vulva, with swelling and trouble walking? Get it checked to rule out a haematoma – plus how to care for it while it heals.
Aunt Vadge: clitoral hood is disintegrating after a fingernail accident
Genital tissue that's breaking down over time is not a home-remedy situation – here's why this needs a doctor, and where to get seen.
Aunt Vadge: little white bumps on my labia
Tiny, painless white bumps on the inner labia that don’t itch or hurt are usually Fordyce spots – normal oil glands. Here’s how to tell.
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.
Aunt Vadge: unexpected bleeding after fingering – is it my hymen?
A single spot of blood after fingering is usually a small friction graze, not your hymen. What it means, and when bleeding is worth checking.
Aunt Vadge: small lump inside the lip of my vagina
A small painless lump inside the labia is often a harmless Bartholin's cyst. Warm baths help – but don't drain it yourself. When to see a doctor.
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.