Vaginal pH and BV – how it works and why it does and doesn’t matter
Vaginal pH is linked with BV, but it isn't the answer. Find out why an alkaline pH makes your BV worse, but doesn't cause it.
Adenoviruses that affect the vulva and vagina
Adenovirus usually causes respiratory illness and conjunctivitis, but sometimes it can cause genital ulcers and urethritis.
Mycoplasma genitalium – the STI you’ve never heard of
Mycoplasma genitalium infection causes urinary tract symptoms and is not routinely checked for in all countries.
Necrotising fasciitis of the vulva
Necrotising fasciitis is a flesh-eating bacterial problem that can affect the vulva. This bacterial infection is a life-threatening condition and needs immediate medical attention.
Why your period stopped (secondary amenorrhoea)
We go through all the reasons your period may have stopped, from being pregnant to being on a crazy diet or even being too skinny. Your period shouldn't be stopping, so find out why and fix it.
Study: regular exercise lowers oestrogen levels in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women were studied to see if exercise reduced oestrogen levels, and thus breast cancer risks.
Stories
True stories about real stuff - the funny, good, bad and ugly, our story collection has it all. Our stories swing wildly from vaginal massage to big vaginas and prolapse repair missions.
Gay Dave’s Tales From the Other Side Part 2
Part two of Gay Dave's first-ever adventure with a woman, examining the more delicate emotional elements to his experience.
Gay Dave’s Tales From the Other Side Part 1
Ever wondered what a gay man thinks of a vagina? This two-part series delves where few gay men have dared - or wanted - to go.
Menstrual cups
Menstrual cups work as a tampon or pad alternative: rinse and reuse it so you save money, reduce your impact on the environment and try something new.
Check your motions on the Bristol Stool Chart
The Bristol Stool Chart is a pictorial examination of the type of stools you are passing.
Pain and bleeding after fingering – is it normal?
A young lady bleeds after being fingered by a boy she likes. Find out why.
Vaginal fissures
Learn how to treat and manage vaginal cuts, abrasions, tears and other wounds from sex, fingering, accidents, and disease. Dry skin, cuts, and abrasions can cause pain and soreness, so learn how to help them heal faster.
What to do if you lose your tampon
Safe tips on how to get your lost tampon out, even if it's sideways!
About My Vagina
My Vagina is the world's greatest vulvovaginal resource, revolutionising the way vaginas are treated in our specialist clinic.
Candida albicans
Candida albicans is one cause of a yeast infection.
Choosing the best lubricant for the job
Choosing the right lube for the job is important, to keep yourself, your partner, and your toys safe. Learn what you can and can't use as a lube during sex play.
Female sexuality
Female sexuality is a complex and worthwhile topic to explore, which has had far too little airtime in the past few hundred years.
Dairy-free milk kefir ferments
You can also make milk kefir with soy, coconut and almond milk, but you must give it some time in cow's milk every few weeks.
What are milk kefir grains?
A rundown of what milk kefir grains are and how we use them to help support a healthy vaginal microbiome.