Hidradenitis suppurativa
HS is a sweat gland condition that causes distressing symptoms that include abscesses and boils on the outer labia and other places.
Tetracyclines for non-antibiotic uses
Find out what actions tetracyclines have outside of their antibiotic properties.
Lymphogranuloma venereum (the ‘other’ chlamydia)
Lymphogranuloma venereum is an STI related to chlamydia that causes sores and blisters, and can cause irreversible damage to the rectum and other tissue if left untreated.
Orgasmic disorder – anorgasmia (Coughlan’s Syndrome)
Orgasmic disorder means an inability to orgasm (anorgasmia), an incomplete or small orgasm, or delayed orgasm.
Understanding persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) and genito-pelvic dysesthesia (GPD)
Persistent genital arousal is a condition whereby the genitals are in a state of hyperarousal at inopportune moments.
Study: vaginal and clitoral tissue changes with oestrogen levels (rabbits)
A rabbit study demonstrates changes in vaginal and clitoral tissue due to a lack of circulating oestrogens.
Experimental models for investigating female sexual function and dysfunction: a short review
A short review of experimental models for investigating female sexual arousal dysfunction.
What does it feel like for a girl? A flesh comparison
Ever wondered what a penis or clitoris feels like? You have what you need to find out!
Crohn’s disease impact on the vulva and vagina
Crohn's disease can also affect the vagina and vulva, however vulvovaginal or gynaecological symptoms in women may be missed, and can be hard to treat.
Vulvar seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis on the vulva can occur for many reasons, but is uncommon because there aren't many sebaceous (oil-producing) gland around the area.
Allergic contact dermatitis on the vulva
Contact dermatitis can cause itching, dryness, redness and soreness of the vulva - the inner or outer labia, or clitoris and clitoral hood. Vulvar contact dermatitis is caused by something that touches your vulva, like laundry detergent in underwear, toilet paper, or douches.
Vulvar dermatitis
Here we present a discussion of the most common lichenoid conditions affecting the vulva, vagina, and perianal area according to a recent review by some of the top vulva specialists in the world.
Vulvovaginal-gingival lichen planus (or syndrome) (VVG-LP)
Vulvovaginal-gingival syndrome (or vulvovaginal-gingival lichen planus) is a rare variety of lichen planus affecting both the mouth and the vulva/vagina.
Vulvovaginal lichen planus (LP)
There are several different types of lichen planus, a lichenoid condition that can affect the vulva and the mouth. Lichen planus can affect keratinisation of the skin on any part of the body, causing thickening and hardening of skin.
Erosive lichen planus (ELP)
Erosive lichen planus is a chronic ulcerative condition of the mouth, vulva and vagina, being a different condition to cutaneous lichen planus. Erosive lichen planus causes ulcerations.
What to Do if You Have Been Raped [Pandora’s Project]
Here Pandora's Project explains what to do if you have been sexually assaulted or raped.
Oatmeal bath recipe and instructions
Oat baths can help soothe an itchy, dry, cracked, fissured vulva or cuts and tears in or around your vagina.
Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC)
Contact dermatitis of the vulva can result in what's known as lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), which is itchy, thickened skin. Removing the offending irritant is the best way to solve LSC, but additional creams or soothing ointments can be used.
Clinical trials: is vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (vestibulodynia) caused by the pill? STUDY NOW CLOSED
Clinical trial seeking participants on VVS and the pill STUDY NOW CLOSED
Study: Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) for lichen sclerosus
Study being conducted on PRP for tissue healing in lichen sclerosus.