Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!Strong ammonia smell in vagina – which bacteria you have in BV
We delve into what bacteria cause ammonia smells to come from your vagina, especially with a diagnosis of BV. There are only a few bacteria that cause ammonia-like vaginal odours, so you can narrow it down and get effective treatment.
What do BVAB1, BVAB2 and BVAB3 mean in BV tests?
We explain what they mean when they say 'BVAB' - bacterial vaginosis-related bacteria - in your BV test results, helping you to understand why these mysterious letters appear and what you can do about them.
What to expect from your period
We go over what you should expect from your first ever periods and talk over how to manage them, including what products to buy, how to predict your periods, and what cramps mean.
What your period blood colour and consistency means
Wondering what clots in your period mean? Why period might be brown sometimes? What bleeding between periods could indicate? We explain the different colours, consistencies and (ir)regularities of your period.
How stress causes acne
Learn how and why stress hormones can cause or worsen acne, by learning the hormonal cascades that run our bodies. If you suffer from stress and acne, you need to read this. Get your science goggles on.
How to test your urinary pH
We teach you how to take a urinary pH test at home, for cheap, and how to read and interpret the results.
BV mouth treatment (Killing BV)
How to get BV out of your mouths! Discover a 7-day oral treatment to help combat vaginal BV - and get fresher breath.
BV – you also probably have it in your mouths
Discover how BV links to oral health issues. Learn about the research on BV's impact on the mouth and gums and get effective treatment.
SOLVED! Why has Facebook banned MyVagina.com, but not MyPenis.com?
...MyVagina.com is helping everyone understand vaginas better. Guess which one Facebook bans? You got it. My Vagina. Luckily, My Vagina has been unblocked and all is well.
Understanding hyperprolactinaemia
A brief overview of higher-than-usual prolactin levels in women, causing the condition known as hyperprolactinaemia. Causes vary, but are usually not to do with breastfeeding.
Understanding relative oestrogen excess
Relative oestrogen excess is a term used to describe a the propensity to have more oestrogen floating around than we want.
Using garlic vaginally
We explain how to use garlic in the Killing BV treatment protocol, avoiding the negative impacts while maximising its benefits.
Premature ovarian failure (or insufficiency)
Premature ovarian failure is the loss of ovarian function, which can occur for a few different reasons, but ultimately results in a (possibly temporary) loss of fertility.
Monsplasty
A monsplasty is the removal of fat or skin from the mons pubis for cosmetic reasons, with the procedure very rarely performed for medical reasons.
Essential oil suppository recipe for soothing vaginal tears
Some ideas on how to make a soothing, healing essential oil suppository for inner vaginal cuts and tears. Help your vagina to heal.
Amsel’s criteria – BV diagnostics
Amsel's criteria is a group of diagnostic techniques to establish a diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV). Amsel's criteria involves inspection of discharge, the whiff test, a pH measure, and the presence of clue cells (biofilm).
What is a vaginal wet mount?
A vaginal wet mount or wet prep is an in-office test where a doctor will examine vaginal fluids under their microscope to get an idea of what is living in your vagina, microbe-wise. This might include bacteria, yeasts, or parasites.
What is a clue cell in bacterial vaginosis diagnostics?
A clue cell is an epithelial (skin) cell from the vaginal walls that has been shed, but is coated in bacteria. We take a quick look at the clue cell, which is a key part of bacterial vaginosis diagnosis.
Aunt Vadge is turned on for a full week! Happy International Women’s Day 2018!
We're turning Aunt Vadge on for a full week! 8th March to 15th March 2018
Why BV gets worse with your period – it’s not just pH
Ever wondered why your period causes a flare-up of your BV symptoms? Iron in your period may be more important than just pH.