Vaginal Health
Here’s what’s up down there.


Sexual & Reproductive Health
Yes, Perimenopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia
These vulvovaginal changes can start any time during perimenopause or menopause.

Sexual & Reproductive Health
8 Reasons Your Vagina Burns—and How to Get Relief
Surprisingly, it isn’t always a sign of infection.

Health
How to Know If Bleeding During or After Sex Is Normal—and When to Call Your Doctor
Read this before you freak out.

Vaginal Health
5 Common Causes of a Dry Vagina (and What to Do About It)
The good news? All of these culprits are treatable.

Vaginal Health
What to Do If You’re Trapped in a Seemingly Never-Ending BV Cycle
We’ve been there—and it’s pure hell. Here’s how to put an end to it.
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Vaginal Health
What Does ‘Normal’ Vaginal Discharge Usually Look and Smell Like?
Some colors, odors, and textures can be major red flags.


Vaginal Health
People Swear by Boric Acid for Relentless Vaginal Infections—Here’s What Ob-Gyns Think
If you’re stuck in a yeast/BV loop and desperate for relief, read this.

Vaginal Health
Here’s How Weak Pelvic Floor Muscles Can Play a Role in Pee Leakage
And why exercising them can be a game-changer.

Urinary Tract Infections
Why ‘Make Sure to Pee Before You Leave the House’ Isn’t Always Good Advice
It can actually trigger the opposite of what you’re trying to achieve.

Sexual and Reproductive Health
Hailey Bieber Shared the Symptoms of Her ‘Apple-Size’ Ovarian Cyst on Instagram
The 26-year-old model said the cyst was “painful” and “made her feel nauseous.”

Vaginal Health
8 Signs You Should Talk to a Doctor About Your Leaky Bladder
No, you shouldn’t be waking up every night to go to the bathroom.

Vaginal Health
10 Expert-Approved Ways to Strengthen Your Bladder Control
Whether you accidentally leak or suddenly need to go, these steps can help.

Urinary Tract Infections
Here’s What May Be Causing Your Occasional Pee Leakage—and How to Make It Stop
A leaky bladder can affect you as early as your 20s.

Vaginal Health
Is It Better for Your Vagina to Wear a Thong or Go Commando With Yoga Pants?
It depends on how things are feeling down there.

Vaginal Health
5 Things You Should Know About Stress Urinary Incontinence
Physical therapy is a great first step.

Sexual and Reproductive Health
How to Have Good (and Safe!) Sex in College
From prioritizing pleasure to planning ahead.

Sexual and Reproductive Health
Kelly Ripa Once Had Ovarian Cysts That Were So Bad, She Passed Out During Sex
And she didn’t even realize it until she woke up in the emergency room.

Sexual and Reproductive Health
PSA: Don’t Sleep on the Campus Health Center When You’re in College
It's a one-stop shop for prescriptions, therapy, and free condoms.