The vagina must be taken care of to help ensure one’s sexual and overall health. Here are some tips to maintain healthy vaginal pH and lubrication. Understanding Vaginal pH balance and Lubrication pH is a unit of measurement for how acidic or basic a substance is from a scale of 1-14. The lower the number is on […]

An overgrowth of Candida may lead to anal yeast infection in women. Here are some important facts you should know about anal yeast infection, including its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. How to Tell if You Have Yeast Infection Fact #1: Candida naturally lives in the body Candida, a type of fungi, causes anal yeast infection (Perianal Candidiasis). […]

Yeast infections might be common in women, but it doesn’t mean that you should not take necessary precautions. Knowing what causes yeast infections in women can help you take precautionary measures to lower your risk of developing this condition. What Causes Yeast Infections in Women? Yeast infections happen when there is an overgrowth of candida, a type […]

Oral contraceptive pills contain the hormones estrogen and progestin, which prevent ovulation or the process where the ovaries release mature egg cells. Since a woman who takes birth control pills doesn’t ovulate, she does not experience menstruation. However, bleeding can sometimes happen even while on birth control pills. This is called breakthrough bleeding. In this […]

Lately, you may have seen women online ranting and raving about these small, flexible cups. What are they for? The answer: for periods. You may be curious as to what these cups are all about and if it’s suitable for you. Before you make the switch, it’s best to understand the menstrual cup myths and […]

When you experience period cramps or primary dysmenorrhea, it’s natural to want to just stay in bed until the pain goes away (secondary dysmenorrhea is one that results from reproductive health issues). However, many reports are saying that a good way to find relief is to get moving. Physical activity can reduce menstrual discomfort. But […]

You can never be too thorough when it comes to maintaining hygiene. But there is one organ that needs no extra help – the vagina. It’s important to learn the right way to clean the vagina. A va is a self-cleaning organ that produces natural secretions, which help move dead cells and bacteria out of the […]

What is vulvar swelling?  First, it is important to define what the vulva is. Many people interchange the words vulva and vagina, however, they are not the same. The vulva is a collective term for the parts of the female genitalia that are seen from the outside. This includes structures such as the mons pubis, labia, […]

The vagina has secretions made by the skin cells of the vagina and cervix under the influence of the female hormone, estrogen that have a certain natural odor. There are different vagina smells  for every woman. It can depend on a woman’s hygiene, age, physiological markers, physical activity, menstrual cycle phase, the food that she […]