Evidence for men carrying Gardnerella vaginalis in the urethra
A couple of older studies look at G. vaginalis in the urethras of men.
How gentian violet works
An old study examines gentian violet's antimicrobial properties against bacteria.
How men can help take responsibility for no babies
Be the boss of where your first-born comes from, understand why it's best to err on the side of caution when it comes to who you trust, and what to do with a full condom.
Pregnancy tests – how to get accurate results
Understanding the ins and outs of home pregnancy tests.
What’s new in abortion rights around the world for 2018
News update on abortion law and social changes ahead for 2018.
How babies are made
We explain in plain English how an egg and sperm turns into a baby, and how that all goes down inside our bodies. Important to know if you are wondering how you can get pregnant!
The vagina as a drug delivery system
Using the vagina as a drug delivery system has got legs - should we be using this more often?
Feeling your cervix for signs of ovulation
You can feel where you're at in your cycle by feeling your cervix - is it high, soft and wet? Maybe you're ovulating. If it's low and hard, you may be about to get your period.
How to feel your own cervix
Learn how to touch your own cervix, and use it to figure out what's happening in your menstrual cycle - you can tell when you are ovulating, when you are close to your period, and solve other mysteries!
Understanding precocious puberty
Precocious puberty is the early onset of pubic hair, breasts, vulvar changes, and height in a girl. Early puberty can occur for several reasons, which may affect a girl throughout life.
Breakthrough bleeding
Breakthrough bleeding occurs due to the build-up of the endometrial lining that 'leaks' out when it's not supposed to under the influence of hormones.
Withdrawal bleeding
We explain why you are told to take a 7-day break from the contraceptive pill, ring or patch, and what bleeding in the middle of your cycle means when using hormone therapy.
The HPO and HPA axes
The HPO and HPA axes are two critical feedback loops that govern our stress response and the intricate hormonal interplays of the menstrual cycle.
Oral sex and BV transmission
We discuss the idea of BV-bacteria being transmissible by mouth, how that occurs, and review the research into BV-related bacteria colonising the mouth.
Review: Premular
Premular is our favourite evidence-based herbal medicine to effectively treat PMS and PMDD.
What’s the difference between PMS and PMDD?
Understanding the difference between PMS and PMDD.
How to use sanitary pads and pantyliners
Pads and panty liners are an option for when you have your period to collect the blood that comes out of your vagina. Pads are used for heavier flows, while panty liners can be used for light flow or protecting your underwear from regular vaginal fluids.
Period undies and swimwear
Period undies are changing the way we have periods, since now you can just free bleed into your underwear, and they're so high-tech that you won't leak or even feel wet. Use with tampons or by themselves, for periods or stress urinary incontinence.
Candida tropicalis vulvovaginal infections
A fluconazole-resistant species of yeast that can cause vulvovaginal yeast infections.
Cyclic vulvovaginitis
Cyclic vaginitis is vaginal or vulvar symptoms occurring like clockwork every menstrual cycle, with yeast and lactobacilli overgrowth the two main culprits.