Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!Aunt Vadge: is laser hair removal on the vagina safe?
Is laser hair removal 'on the vagina' safe? Yes - on the external hair, never inside. Safety is all about an experienced tech and a laser matched to your skin tone.
Tissue laxity in the labia and vagina
The saggy labia and loose vagina have one main cause: stretched or damaged collagen fibres. Repairing this can be challenging, but with advances in physiotherapy and surgical techniques, and technology, you do have options.
Got a new boyfriend and BV? How to explain it
We take you through a few tips on how to talk to a new guy about your vagina problems without destroying your self-esteem.
Aunt Vadge: I’m on the pill getting two periods a month
Getting two periods a month on a progestogen-only pill like Norgeston? Irregular bleeding is its #1 side effect - there's no oestrogen to steady the lining. What to do.
Aunt Vadge: I’m a guy with some questions!
A curious guy asks how female pleasure works. The real science - from the homology between male and female anatomy to the clitoris, the g-spot, and why every woman differs.
Aunt Vadge: I spot for a few days after sex with my boyfriend – why?
Spotting for a couple of days after sex every time? Usually friction or a delicate cervix (ectropion) - but it's also a classic, often symptomless sign of chlamydia. Get screened.
Getting your tubes tied – female sterilisation – tubal ligation
Getting your tubes tied is now much more like getting your tubes clipped, but the result is the same: the egg cannot meet the sperm to create a pregnancy. This is called tubal ligation and female sterilisation.
Hysterectomy survival kit
A hysterectomy is a major surgery for any woman, so prepare yourself with some top tips from those who have come before you.
Stress urinary incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence is a condition whereby urine leaks when you laugh, cough or sneeze, and if caught early enough, may be completely reversible.
Review: Wipegel by Zero Taboos (for haemorrhoids)
Wipegel is an alternative to wet wipes or dry toilet paper for use with haemorrhoids to help reduce the opportunity for vaginal or urinary tract infections. Natural ingredients, including 30 per cent witch hazel.
Haemorrhoids and vaginal infections/UTIs
Haemorrhoids can cause faeces to accumulate around your anus after the toilet, creating a reservoir of bacteria. This bacteria can more easily spread to the vagina simply by regular movements. We offer some options for keeping your haemorrhoids debris-free.
Mobiluncus and bacterial vaginosis
Mobiluncus species are anaerobic bacteria found in the vagina and bowel, with two species identified that are connected with BV in women: Mobiluncus curtisii and Mobiluncus mulieris. Mobiluncus develops biofilms, is very mobile, and highly adhesive to vaginal epithelial cells.
DEADLINE SEPT 2018 National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) Invites Medical Research Proposals on Generalised Vulvodynia
The National Vulvodynia Association is seeking research proposals on the causes or treatment of generalised vulvodynia, with $50,000 in research grants available.
Understanding fertility
Having a solid grasp on what fertility is means you can figure out what your options are for preventing pregnancy and also for trying to get pregnant if you want to.
Using potassium sorbate for vaginal yeast infections/thrush
Potassium sorbate has been used to treat yeast infections in women, being a food, wine and makeup preservative, inhibiting yeasts and moulds effectively.
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the condition whereby urine leaks out without your permission. This can affect women for many reasons, with weak tissue and pelvic floor muscles being the primary cause.
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.
How burnout 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.
Aunt Vadge: I tore my clitoral hood by mistake
Caught the delicate skin of your clitoral hood with a fingernail and it's bleeding a little? It's a small graze that heals fast. How to help it, and when to get help.