The Vagina Is Perfectly Capable of Cleansing Itself, No Douching Required ...There Is No Scientific Evidence Steaming Your Vagina Cleanses It Does douching cleanse the vagina? Again, no. Vaginas are not supposed to be discharge-free, or odorless. A vagina is perfectly... By Anubhuti Matta
Steam Veggies Not VaginasUntrending: There Is No Scientific Evidence Steaming Your Vagina Cleanses It ...about the science (or, more accurately, the lack of it) behind the so-called benefits of vaginal steaming and leave this apparently ancient ‘tradition’ behind us. What is vaginal steaming? Vaginal... By Pallavi Prasad
Drip DropVaginal Discharge Is a Sign of a Healthy Vagina ...from vagina to vagina. How and why does the color and texture of vaginal discharge change? The discharge — which can manifest in different colors and density for different women... By Rajvi Desai
Vagina, InterruptedEverything You Need to Know About Vaginal Yeast Infections A vaginal yeast infection — also called vaginal candidiasis — occurs when the yeast fungus (candida) that is naturally present in the vagina’s microbiome (the collection of good bacteria, fungi,... By Liesl Goecker
Not My YoniUntrending: Please Don’t Stick a Jade Egg up Your Vagina ...now-deleted interview on Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop website implied that a jade egg inserted in the vaginal cavity would keep the muscular canal tight like that of ancient Chinese concubines. It... By Aditi Murti
The Nine Month ItchYeast Infections Are More Common Among Pregnant Women ...on down there. What follows is a primer on your vaginal health, so you can spot a yeast infection during pregnancy, early. The vagina The vagina is filled with good... By Liesl Goecker
Clit's Not Rocket ScienceAn Anatomical Guide to Female Genitalia for Anyone Who Needs It ...About Sex That’s it for the external anatomy of women’s genitalia. As we venture inside the vagina, we see on display the reproductive organs. Entering the vagina is a small... By Rajvi Desai
autoimmune disordersVaginal Swabbing During C‑Sections May Not Be Transferring Healthy Microbiome to Babies ...birth. Surprisingly, she found that passing through the vagina, alone, was not determinative of the babies’ microbiome. “If passage through the vagina seeded babies with vaginal bacteria, we would expect... By The Swaddle Team
No ShameThe Myth That Sex Makes Vaginas ‘Loose’ Is Pervasive, Inaccurate And Sexist ...Vaginal childbirth, for example, can temporarily stretch vaginas, but after about six months, they settle back into their original form, especially for younger mothers. The later a person undergoes vaginal... By Rajvi Desai
High And DryVaginal Atrophy: A Condition That Causes Thinning, Drying of Vaginal Walls ...maintain the vaginal tissues. Other approaches, such as low-dosage estrogen in the form of creams, tablets, or rings inserted into the vagina, can restore vaginal secretions and ultimately reduces dryness.... By Anubhuti Matta
This GIrl Is On FireWhat You Need to Know About Vulvodynia, or Chronic Pain in the Vulva ...the woman feel socially isolated. How is vulvodynia diagnosed? The doctor first takes a thorough medical history, followed by an examination of the vulva, vagina and vaginal secretions. At this... By Pallavi Prasad
Bloody HellA Crash Course on Periods for Anyone Who Needs It ...vagina. A period is the last stage of a healthy menstrual cycle when a uterus sheds its lining. Periods are a natural phenomenon for individuals whose reproductive systems possess a... By Pallavi Prasad
Tell A FriendThe Super Common, Mostly Treatable Women’s Health Problem No One Talks About ...are so diverse, their symptoms can range from itching to boils, to ulcers in the vaginal area, to abnormal vaginal discharge and odor, to urinary tract infection, to painful intercourse... By Charumathi Uma Sankaran
In HidingBacterial Vaginosis: a Genital Infection That’s Difficult to Catch ...there is a burning sensation while urinating or itching around and outside the vagina, it may be due to BV. What causes bacterial vaginosis? An imbalance in the vaginal flora... By Anubhuti Matta
A RetrospectiveFrom Feminist Porn to Psychic Tears, the Best of The Swaddle in 2019 ...No Scientific Evidence Steaming Your Vagina Cleanses It Vaginal Discharge Is a Sign of a Healthy Vagina The Vagina Is Perfectly Capable of Cleansing Itself, No Douching Required All You... By Liesl Goecker
The More You KnowLymphogranuloma Venereum: Chlamidya, but Worse ...enter the body during penetration (vaginal, oral, or anal) through moist tissue — most commonly, the rectum or vagina, but infections can also begin in the penis or the mouth.... By Pallavi Prasad
Sexual TensionA Primer on the Causes of, Treatments for Vaginismus In the show Sex Education, a character named Lily finds out she can’t have penetrative sex. Though she finds a partner and fully consents, her vagina won’t allow him entry.... By Aditi Murti
Clit's ComplicatedNew Study Suggests the Clitoris Has a Reproductive Function ...lubrication, blood flow, oxygen levels, and temperature, and decreased levels of vaginal acidity. Significantly, stimulating the clitoris also leads to vaginal tenting, a phenomenon that occurs when a woman is... By Pallavi Prasad
