World-renowned Expert Educational Programs
Check out My Vagina's expert educational and treatment programs, for bacterial vaginosis, perimenopause and PCOS.
The critical role of lactic acid in the vagina
Explore the benefits of lactic acid in vaginal health, from its antimicrobial properties to HIV protection.
The microbiome of the penis, semen and male reproductive tract
The penile microbiome is being examined for its role in fertility, infections and interactions with the vaginal microbiome.
Understanding Community State Types
Learn more about community state types of the vaginal microbiome.
My Vagina 2-Week Pathway Clean Up
If you're not quite sure what's wrong, try this 2-week pathway reset.
You asked: why or why not boric acid for BV?
A guy wrote to us with questions about his girlfriend's BV and how to solve it, regarding why we don't recommended boric acid.
Aunt Vadge: Do I need to tell my partner?
She wants to know if revealing her history of BV is something she should do in her new relationship.
Killing BV – the definitive guide
Here are two of the most important unique guides ever written about understanding and treating bacterial vaginosis in vaginas and penises.
Ozempic, Wegovy (semaglutide) and the vagina
Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) is a diabetic drug that can result in some unwanted vaginal and hormonal side effects in some people.
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.
Iron levels and vaginal symptoms
Here is a quick guide to checking in on your iron levels to see if it has anything to do with your vaginal symptoms.
Aunt Vadge’s Treatment Chooser
Not sure which direction to go in? Our treatment chooser can help!
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.
Ureaplasma spp.
Ureaplasma species are tiny microbes capable of being both a commensal and a pathogen.
Understanding Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) testing for the urogenital tract
We explain what next-generation sequencing DNA tests are, and how they are used for the vaginal microbiome.
My Story: Period undies gave me bad vag
One of our naturopaths has a bad experience with period undies - they gave her BV after just one day of wearing. Sigh.
Ozonated oils for skin and vaginal complaints
We discuss the use of ozonated oils for vulvovaginal complaints and skin problems, including safety, research, and usability.
Study: Treating cervical infections and dysplasia with high-dose vitamin D
Researchers look into using vaginal vitamin D ovules for post-medical-treatment of chronic cervical infections and abnormal cell growth.
What is a vaginal pH testing glove?
The vaginal pH testing glove is a novel way to test vaginal pH. While not widely available, the idea was to provide an easy way to test for BV and other vaginal infections quickly and easily.