Bartholin glands
Your Bartholin's glands are responsible for making you wet when you are turned on, producing moisture/fluid that lubricates the outside of your vulva.
Bartholin gland cysts and abcesses
What to do with the cysts, blockages and abscesses in the tiny ducts that make you wet.
Skene’s gland cancer (female prostate gland cancer)
The female prostate (Skene's gland) can become cancerous, much like the male prostate, but it's much rarer.
Understanding the Skene’s glands
The Skene's glands are located next to the urethra, and produce fluids that support vaginal and sexual health.
Hydrogen peroxide douches and BV
Hydrogen peroxide does NOT get rid of BV - find out why.
How to clean a child’s vulva and vagina
Instructions for cleaning a young child's vulva for newbies.
Anatomy of a girl’s vulva and vagina
Anatomical explanation of a girl's vagina.
Transverse and longitudinal vaginal septum abnormalities
Transverse and longitudinal vaginal septa create a blockage horizontally or vertically in the middle of the vaginal canal.
Vaginal atresia
Vaginal atresia is where the vagina is closed off or doesn't exist, with four common reasons why this might happen. Atresia means narrowing of a body cavity or passage.
Vaginal hypoplasia – the partial vagina
Vaginal hypoplasia is where the vagina doesn't really exist in its full form, or exist at all. The vagina may be narrowed or have not ever developed in the person in the first place.
Congenital vaginal obstruction
Congenital vaginal obstructions come in two forms, one being a structure deep in the vagina that blocks the whole vagina, or an hymen that completely covers the vaginal opening. Both are easily treated.
The humble hymen
Don't understand the hymen? You are not alone. The hymen of a human woman has achieved almost mythical status, holding a very special place in our cultural and social structures.
Lady’s Mantle for vaginal itching and discharge
Lady's Mantle is used to temporarily combat vaginal itch and discharge.
Vaginal prolapse, pelvic organ prolapse and vaginal/pelvic relaxation syndromes
The prolapse of pelvic organs into the vagina can occur for several reasons, with treatment available.
Oral pilocarpine can moisten a dry vagina
A study shows that oral pilocarpine can offer those on chemotherapy relief from vaginal dryness with mild side effects.
Cervicitis
There are numerous reasons why your cervix may be inflamed, but cervicitis is typically caused by an infection of some kind that can be easily treated.
Pityriasis rosea on the vulva or vagina
Pityriasis rosea is a virus, but the skin issues it creates can affect the vulva or vagina in some cases. Pityriasis rosea of the vulva can be quite uncomfortable, however resolves itself over time.
Genital psoriasis
Managing vulvar psoriasis means finding strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of your attacks, since genital psoriasis does not have a cure just yet.
Letters from the South – a tale of birth control woe
A great and funny story by a smart and hilarious lady who decides to take on the Mississippi Health Department.
Vaginal massage: wtf?
Vaginal massage ('yoni mapping') is not as weird as it sounds. Take a walk with one of the All Things Vagina naturopaths as she tries it for the first time.