Tag: vaginal health

female soaking in a tub
January 7, 2024/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Home Treatment for Vaginal Tears After Birth

Rinses, sitz baths, ice and medication can help the healing

little girl in bubble bath
June 27, 2023/Children's Health

Bubble Trouble: Vaginal Irritation From Soap in Kids

If you have a vagina, bubble baths aren’t a good idea at any age

Small jar of olive oil on a rustic wooden table.
March 27, 2023/Sex & Relationships

Lubricant Alternatives: What To Use and What To Avoid

Stay away from hand lotion and honey, but coconut oil can do the trick

Woman with her face behind book.
February 26, 2023/Women's Health

8 Possible Reasons Why Your Vagina Itches

Yes, it could be a yeast infection, but there are also several other causes for an itch down there

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Sad woman laying awake in bed on her side, back to back with partner.
December 28, 2022/Sex & Relationships

What Happens If a Woman Takes Viagra?

While FDA-approved only for ED, Viagra might help with some sexual performance symptoms

Teenage female on sofa.
September 29, 2022/Health Conditions

Teen Vaginal Discharge: What’s Normal and What’s Not

The vagina is full of healthy and unhealthy bacteria, so discharge can be normal or problematic

Hand holding a tampon.
September 11, 2022/Women's Health

Debunking Common Myths About Tampons

They won’t make your cramps worse or stretch out your vagina!

Tampons on a wooden panel next to an alarm clock.
September 8, 2022/Women's Health

What Happens if You Leave a Tampon in Too Long?

In addition to toxic shock syndrome, you risk other vaginal infections

A hand holding a tampon without an applicator.
September 7, 2022/Women's Health

The Right Way To Insert a Tampon

Key steps include picking the right level of absorbency and inserting it at the correct angle

Drawing of female reproductive anotomy with a tampon in vagina.
September 6, 2022/Women's Health

Can a Tampon Get Stuck? Here’s How To Remove It

It can get squished and lodged, but not lost

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