Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!Aunt Vadge: my boyfriend touches me and I swell up
Her vulva swelled up to four times its normal size after being fingered by her boyfriend. What has happened?
Aunt Vadge: I yanked a tampon out and now it hurts
Yanking out a tampon has caused urinary and vaginal pain at her next period. Why?
Aunt Vadge: will this cut on my clitoris ever heal?
A small cut on or near the clitoris almost always heals fast - here's how to look after it and when to get it checked.
Aunt Vadge: scratch that won’t heal
A scratch or tear that's still bleeding after a few days needs checking - the red flags to act on, and how to care for it meanwhile.
Aunt Vadge: burning after intimacy during my period
Why your vaginal opening might burn after sex during your period, and the simple things that stop it.
Aunt Vadge: I have a perineal sore – is it an STI?
A sore on the perineum that appeared out of nowhere and is worsening needs seeing promptly - here's why, and how to care for it.
Aunt Vadge: post-antibiotic fissures – what can I do?
Why you get sore vaginal tears and dryness after antibiotics, how to help them heal, and the red flags that need a doctor.
Pain and bleeding after fingering – is it normal?
Why fingering hurts, whether it's normal, how to make it feel good instead, and the red flags that mean it's time to see a doctor.
Perineoplasty
The perineoplasty procedure is used to either tighten, loosen or cosmetically augment the perineal area between the anus and the vaginal opening.
Hymen injuries in children
Hymenal injuries in children typically heal very quickly, often without scarring. If your child has a torn hymen, it's important to know why and have her examined to ensure there is no internal injury.
Vaginal abrasions and fissures in children
How to deal with a vaginal fissure in a child.
How to heal vaginal fissures: best treatments for tears and cuts
Fix your cuts and tears! Figure out why your tear is there, and we'll tell you how to treat it so it clears up quick and doesn't come back.
Understanding the vaginal fistula
A vaginal fistula is an abnormal opening between the vagina and another organ, often caused by childbirth, surgery, or diseases like Crohn's. Symptoms vary based on the affected tissue but may include incontinence, foul-smelling discharge, and painful sex. Diagnosis involves a thorough medical history, physical examination, and possibly imaging tests.
Avoiding vaginal and perineal tears during childbirth
Find out how to avoid tears while giving birth and save your vagina the hassle. You have enough to think about.
Post-partum vaginal survival tips
A vaginal birth comes with a set of expected impacts to function. Learn what is normal and what isn't, and what to do about it.