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Vaginal or vulvar itchiness? How to deal with 'down there' discomfort, according to experts
There are many reasons why you may experience itchiness down there — and it ranges from mundane to serious.
Bartholin's cysts are fluid-filled lumps near the vaginal opening. Here's what women need to know about them.
About 2% of women will have a Bartholin's cyst at some point in their lifetime.
What do these vaginal odors mean? Here's what experts say — and when to worry.
Experts explain which odors warrant a doctor's visit and which ones are perfectly normal.
Vaginal penetration can be painful for some. But sex isn't supposed to hurt, say experts.
Pain during sex is common, especially for women. But experts say that doesn't mean you have to put up with it.
What it’s like to have uterine prolapse: ‘It felt like I was carrying a bowling ball in my vagina.’
Uterine prolapse is often referred to as a "falling" uterus, and it's more common than people realize.
6 facts about the clitoris everyone should know
Here's what experts wish people knew about the clitoris.
Is wearing underwear healthier than going commando? Here’s what experts say.
Experts say there are pros and cons to both wearing underwear and going commando. Find out what they are.
Why are pelvic exams so uncomfortable? And why hasn't the speculum been updated in 170 years? Ob-gyns explain.
Pelvic exams are often uncomfortable — and the speculum plays a key role in that. Here's how to make these exams more comfortable, according to ob-gyns.
Meet 'the Vagina Whisperer,' a pelvic floor therapist who wants people to get comfortable with their vulvas
Sara Reardon is known as "the Vagina Whisperer" online — here's why she wants to change the conversation around pelvic floor health.
Sex doesn't stop after 60: 'We can stay sexually zesty and vibrant'
Sex after 60 does have its challenges, but author Joan Price says it can also be “sizzling.”
5 facts about vaginal discharge every woman should know
Vaginal discharge is often misunderstood, but it plays a key role in keeping the vagina healthy.
No, tampons don't cause cancer — and 6 other tampon myths debunked by experts
A Canadian gynecologic oncologist has debunked some of the most common myths people share about tampons.
What is labiaplasty? Plastic surgeons explain.
Here's what you need to know about labiaplasty — a surgical procedure that changes the shape of the labia — and why it's becoming more popular.
Why is having sex and inserting tampons painful for some? Vaginismus explained
Vaginismus is an involuntary tightening of the vaginal muscles, which can make everything from sex to inserting tampons painful.
6 fascinating facts about vaginas that every woman should know
In honor of National Vagina Appreciation Day on April 23, we asked ob-gyns to break down a few fascinating facts about vaginas.
Jada Pinkett Smith tries vaginal steaming on 'Red Table Talk.’ Here’s why experts don’t recommend it.
The women of "Red Table Talk" explored the ancient practice of vaginal steaming this week. Here's what an expert thinks of the ancient practice
Whitney Cummings says vagina stigma is 'getting to the point where it's dangerous'
You may know Whitney Cummings as a multi-talented comedian, filmmaker and author and now she’s stepping into a new role: an advocate for women’s reproductive health. Cummings is partnering with TherapeuticsMD to launch ‘Just Say Vagina’, a campaign to destigmatize conversations about birth control, menstruation and other reproductive health issues. “I know people that have had cysts and UTIs go septic because they were too afraid to ask their own doctor,” Cummings says, “It's actually getting to the point where it's dangerous. It's actually getting to the point where it's self deprivation.” In the video above she details why the taboo around vaginas has, “got to go.”
National Archives Blurred Out Anti-Trump Messages In Women's March Photo
An official told The Washington Post it was only a "promotional display." Critics said that didn't make the changes OK.
A campaign has launched for a giant vagina blimp to fly over Edinburgh Fringe Festival
"It’s clear that these taboos around incontinence and women’s health still exist."
Women are being warned not to put chocolate up their vagina
Your sweet sex game risks giving you a nasty infection...
Warning after woman is burned by 'trendy' vaginal steaming
Gynaecologists are warning that vaginal steaming is nonsense, as there’s no medical evidence to support it.
Twitter users praise Emily Blunt's 'vagina dress' at the 2019 SAG Awards
"Emily Blunt dressed up as a vagina for the SAG Awards and we're all here for it"
Chrissy Teigen tried νaginal steaming — but does the treatment actually work?
Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow swear by νaginal steaming, but health experts have disputed its claims.