Contraceptive sponges
Contraceptive sponges are one of those birth control methods that never really took off, but you can easily and cheaply make your own natural sea sponge period-blocker or contraceptive with a little know-how.
Treating vaginal pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis)
Vaginal pinworms are the same as digestive tract pinworms, but they have wriggled into the vagina and are making themselves at home. These worms can cause discharge and itching, especially at night.
Adrenal fatigue and how it affects your vagina
Adrenal fatigue can affect the levels of hormones you need to keep your vaginal tissues happy, resulting in itch and vaginal discharge.
Best silicone lube brands
Here we run you through the best silicone lube brands on the market, and give you a quick tour of why silicone is great. We also explain how to use silicone lube with silicone or part silicone sex toys.
Understanding your UTIs with Anastasia Visotsky
If you are confused about your recurrent UTIs, take a 5-minute breather and learn more about the mechanisms behind urinary tract infections.
About My Vagina’s practitioner section
Why does My Vagina do this and how do we do it? A quick overview of My Vagina and what we're about, why we're doing this, and what you get out of it.
LEEP excision (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure)
LEEP is a surgical procedure to remove the top layer of cells from the cervix, which can be affected by precancerous changes caused by HPV. The sample is then tested for cellular changes associated with cervical cancer.
Parvimonas micra in bacterial vaginosis
Parvimonas micra is usually found in the mouth and intestines, but can cause vaginal infections and be found in vaginal flora. P. micra is associated with BV and other vaginal infections.
Salmonella in vaginal and pelvic infections
We take a quick look at the evidence and symptoms of Salmonella infections in the reproductive tract of women, as a cause of pelvic inflammatory disease.
Cryptococcal vaginitis
Cryptococcal yeast infections of the vagina most often occur in immunocompromised people, with C. neoformans the most common human pathogen that contributes to pelvic infections in women.
Aspergillus vulvovaginal infections
Aspergillus can cause vulvovaginal infections in women that resemble a regular Candida-related yeast infection, with similar symptoms of itching and soreness. Aspergillus species can be transmitted by food, air, or direct contact, and are found uncommonly in chronic recurrent vaginal infections.