Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!At My Vagina, we take seriously our responsibility to provide accurate, trustworthy, and compassionate information about vulvovaginal health. Our content is designed to support readers with evidence-based knowledge and clinical experience, presented in a way that is accessible and respectful.
This page outlines the principles that guide everything we publish. By being transparent about our editorial standards, we aim to build trust with our readers and demonstrate our commitment to the highest standards of health communication.
Who creates our content
All of our articles, guides, product information, and resources are written by qualified healthcare professionals. We do not hire generic content writers or unqualified freelancers. Contributors include naturopaths, doctors, psychologists, pelvic floor physiotherapists, and other specialists with relevant expertise.
Every piece of content undergoes a structured review process:
Written by a healthcare professional with relevant qualifications and experience.
Reviewed by a vulvovaginal specialist naturopath.
Reviewed by a qualified medical professional such as a gynaecologist, GP, psychologist, or physiotherapist.
Edited by a degree-qualified editor with experience in health publishing, who ensures the content is accurate, clear, and free from unsupported claims.
If guest contributors are invited, they must also hold appropriate healthcare qualifications and meet the same standards.
Each published article includes the names and qualifications of the author and reviewers, along with the date the content was last updated.
How we use evidence
We ground our work in scientific evidence and clinical expertise. All medical statements are supported by references to peer-reviewed journal articles wherever possible. We use DOIs and PubMed links for transparency and accessibility.
Where evidence is emerging or incomplete, we make this clear. If an insight comes from clinical experience, we label it as such.
References are listed at the end of each article so readers can check our sources for themselves.
How we write
Our writing style is clear, approachable, and compassionate. We explain complex information in ways that can be understood by readers without medical training, while remaining accurate and precise.
We use official medical terminology, such as vulvovaginal candidiasis, but may include familiar terms like yeast infection or thrush for clarity where appropriate. Sensitive topics, including pregnancy loss, cancer, and severe illness, are treated with seriousness and empathy.
Transparency and integrity
We are clear when an article includes information about My Vagina products. Educational content and commercial content are kept distinct, so that readers can trust we are not blurring information with marketing.
Any potential conflicts of interest are disclosed. We do not accept advertising that compromises accuracy, integrity, or patient safety.
Inclusive approach
Vulvovaginal health concerns affect people of many genders, identities, and backgrounds. Our content is inclusive of LGBTQIA+ audiences and uses respectful, accurate language. We avoid assumptions about identity, relationships, or anatomy, and we continuously review our language choices to ensure they reflect current best practice.
Updating and corrections
All medical content is reviewed at least once a year, or sooner if new research or guidelines are published that affect accuracy.
If an error is identified, we will correct it promptly. We are in the process of formalising our corrections policy, which will include clearly marking corrections and updates.
Our editorial process
Content follows a defined workflow:
Draft written by a qualified healthcare professional.
Review by a vulvovaginal specialist naturopath.
Review by an appropriate medical professional.
Editorial check for clarity, consistency, and evidence standards.
Publication with full attribution and date of last update.
Final sign-off rests with the editorial board, which is composed of experienced practitioners and editors.
Our commitment
Our aim is to provide readers with reliable information that they can trust, while acknowledging the limits of knowledge and the evolving nature of science. We will continue to improve our editorial standards, seek out the best evidence, and refine our processes as the field of vulvovaginal health advances.
My Vagina is committed to making high-quality, inclusive, evidence-based information accessible to all who need it.