PrEP is not just for gay men – it’s for everyone, hetero women included
PrEP, the HIV prevention medication, works just as well for women as gay men, but why aren't women taking it? We discuss.
Genital warts caused by HPV
Genital warts are almost always caused by a variant of the HPV virus, however it isn't necessarily the same strain that causes cervical cancer. What strain you end up will determine if you could get genital warts or not. Genital warts are easily treated.
What is genital shedding in herpes?
Viral shedding is where a virus makes virus babies that are popped out of cells, setting out to find their own cells to replicate in, and pop out their own viral babies.
Study: BV, HIV and herpes – is all what it seems?
The link between HIV, BV and HSV-2 may not be as it seems.
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) – how it can affect the vagina and urinary tract
EBV is a cause of vulvar ulcers, particularly in younger girls, with the manifestation of this virus in the genitals thought to be rare.
Genital ulcers from non-sexually-transmissible viral sources
There are a few rarer causes of genital ulcers that can appear with flu-like symptoms, or by themselves, and appear to be related to viruses.
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.
Lauren tells us her BV story – read it!
A woman's BV symptoms disappear with an elimination diet and other treatments under the guidance of her naturopath. See what she's doing.
Pityriasis rosea on the vulva or vagina
Pityriasis rosea is a virus, but the skin issues it creates can affect the vulva or vagina in some cases. Pityriasis rosea of the vulva can be quite uncomfortable, however resolves itself over time.
Adenoviruses that affect the vulva and vagina
Adenovirus usually causes respiratory illness and conjunctivitis, but sometimes it can cause genital ulcers and urethritis.
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is a virus that can - but doesn't always - cause changes to the cells on the cervix, which can lead to cervical cancer. Screening is in place, with improvements to testing the blood of males and females with HPV in the future for detection and prevention of HPV-related
Genital herpes – herpes simplex virus (HSV1 and HSV2)
Genital herpes is for life, but it isn't a life sentence. Find out how to manage genital herpes and get on with your life by supporting your immune system, managing your stress levels, and using supplements and meds to your advantage.
HIV
Understanding HIV can be tricky - it's a virus that uses some very clever tactics to get around our immune system - however, now we can manage immunity to keep HIV at bay for a mostly normal life.