vaginal

It must be my hormones. For a certain segment of women, particularly those hovering around middle age, it’s a now oft-repeated refrain to explain away a whole host of issues affecting various parts of our bodies. But more messaging around…

The vagina contains beneficial bacteria, known as lactobacilli, that are essential for maintaining an acidic environment. (Image: Shutterstock)While vaginal discharge is a completely normal bodily function, it can sometimes cause concern…

Last year, the UK-based sustainable tampon brand Daye made headlines for raising nearly $12 million in funding for their latest invention: a tampon that doubles as a vaginal microbiome testing kit. Wildly innovative, yes, but the news also…

Vaginal discharge is very common and in fact completely normal. It is a sign that your vagina is cleaning itself and everything is fine down there. However, sometimes, one can notice an excess of this discharge due to an infection, most…

The Government is promoting an NHS advice page on vaginal cancer which doesn't use the word 'women' — despite promising to crackdown on the woke de-sexing of medical language.The Department of Health and Social Care's Twitter account…

Over-the-counter hormone replacement therapy (HRT) goes on sale in Britain today for the first time ever.Menopausal women can buy Gina's 10mg tablets at Boots, in what has been hailed as a landmark moment for women's health.Other chains…

Doctors are warning against a new viral TikTok trend that sees single women use their vaginal discharge as perfume.'Vabbing' — which involves smearing fluid behind the ears and neck — was made popular by American Tiktokker Mandy Lee whose…

Probiotics are touted to be beneficial for your digestive health, however, recently vaginal probiotic supplements have also made their way to the wellness industry. These supplements promise to introduce live microorganisms into your vagina…

Maternity services should use 'inclusive' terms like 'chestfeeding' so trans pregnant people aren't offended, a Government-funded report says. The report, from the LGBT Foundation, made the recommendation after surveying 121 trans Britons…

In a 2020 review of studies on 22 vaginal probiotics taken as suppositories, all were found to be safe. Some even showed promise in preventing and treating B.V. However, none of the strains stuck around the vagina for long, meaning they…