How to track your menstrual cycle and identify ovulation
Not sure when or if you ovulate? We run you through charting your cycles and how to check if and when you are ovulating using some very simple tips and tricks. No temperatures!
Review: Physioflor L. crispatus probiotic for vaginal odour, irritation and itch
Physioflor is a vaginal probiotic containing the strain Lactobacillus crispatus, which can be difficult to find in regular women's probiotics.
CLINICAL TRIAL CLOSED: BV treatment
BV trial now taking participants in San Francisco.
When to worry about your cervix
What is your gynaecologist really looking for when they look at your cervix?
Cockscomb cervix anatomical abnormality
A cockscomb cervix is an anatomical abnormality whereby the cervix appears with large ridges or folds of fibrous tissue that resembles a rooster's comb.
Latex allergy and condom allergy
Latex allergy affects millions of people globally, with our increasing use of latex in gloves, condoms, and many other everyday items. Condom allergy will manifest itself quite soon after contact, with swelling, itching, soreness, hives and other signs of irritation, which can be mild or severe.
Adnexal or ovarian torsion
A twisted ovary is a very painful medical emergency, where the blood supply to the ovary and/or fallopian tube is cut off, causing death of ovarian tissue.
What is genital shedding in herpes?
Viral shedding is where a virus makes virus babies that are popped out of cells, setting out to find their own cells to replicate in, and pop out their own viral babies.
Study: BV, HIV and herpes – is all what it seems?
The link between HIV, BV and HSV-2 may not be as it seems.
BV penis treatment for men
Men need to be treated too.
How to plan ahead and eat well when you don’t have much time – PCOS
Tips on how to get more out of your food without compromising your diet.
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) – how it can affect the vagina and urinary tract
EBV is a cause of vulvar ulcers, particularly in younger girls, with the manifestation of this virus in the genitals thought to be rare.
Ureaplasma infection (reproductive and urinary tracts)
Ureaplasma is an antibiotic-resistant infection that can affect the urogenital tract of women and men. We discuss its basic components in women.
Mycoplasma infections
Mycoplasma refers to a few species of bacteria that can reside in and infect the female genital tract, with several species resistant to antibiotics.
What is Gram staining?
Learn about Gram staining and how it's used to figure out what's living in your vagina.
How BV can cause preterm birth
Learn how BV attacks the mucous plug that keeps your baby safe.
Mycoplasma hominis – a cause of PID and BV
This bacteria can cause infections in women. Learn the scientific elements of this tiny bacterium.
A deeper understanding of the bacteria in BV and how they interact
BV-related bacteria interact with each other and lactobacilli species in the vagina.
2016 Chilean health alert: faulty Kaiju condoms found
Warning for anyone having protected sex in Chile!
The story about how I bought vaginal tightening gel because my boyfriend had a small penis
Once upon a time, I thought I could solve a genital mismatch with vaginal tightening gel.