Vaginal Health

Learn why lounging in a wet bathing suit can have detrimental effects on your vaginal health. Discover essential tips for maintaining vaginal hygiene during the summer to prevent yeast infections and promote optimal vaginal well-being! It’s officially summer, which means we’re spending more time at the pool, beach, lake, and pretty much anywhere else that can provide us with a […]

Is it possible for your vagina to be depressed? We explore the connection between mental health and vaginal health, dispelling common myths and providing expert insights from gynecologists and mental health professionals. If you’re a Sex and the City fan, you might remember one episode where a usually boisterous and bubbly Charlotte becomes down and […]

It’s possible to get pimples in the vaginal area, including on your labia or bikini line. But sometimes, it’s not actually vaginal acne at all… so what gives? Two derms and an OB-GYN share everything you need to know about pimples on your private parts. It’s never fun to wake up to an angry-looking breakout. […]

In general, your vagina works to keep itself clean and balanced. But when things are off down there, it can get uncomfortable (to say the least). Infections and off-balance pH levels can cause itching, burning, discomfort, dryness, and more—all of which can affect your day-to-day life. Of course, visiting your doctor is your best bet […]

Did you know one of your pantry staple spices can help things *down there*? Experts break down why you should be eating more cinnamon for your vaginal health. As the weather cools and the leaves turn hues of fiery orange, vibrant red, and bright yellow, many of us start adding a dash of spice to […]

Wondering what’s causing your vaginal itching? There are several reasons why you may need to scratch down there. Below, OB-GYNs break down all of the reasons your vagina is itching. So, your vagina itches. Maybe it was so bad, you had to scratch when shopping for produce at the grocery store, or have developed stealth […]

Vaginal health hacks seem to be everywhere on TikTok, but are any of them actually true? We spoke to an OB-GYN to get her honest thoughts on these viral videos. Thanks to the “no gatekeeping” trend on TikTok, people are revealing all of their best-kept secrets: from their holy-grail foundation to their favorite under-the-radar brunch […]

Want to improve your overall urinary tract health? Cranberry PACs can help. Gaby Vaca-Flores, RD, HUM’s educational specialist, breaks down everything you need to know about cranberry and urinary tract health. You’ve heard it a million times before: Drinking cranberry juice can help cure your UTI. But what’s the real deal with cranberry and urinary […]

Let’s be honest: You probably don’t pay too much attention to your vaginal health unless things are painful, itchy, smelly, or otherwise uncomfortable. But when things do go wrong down below, it often involves an all-encompassing unpleasantness that you’d do anything to fix.  In large part, the health of your vaginal tissue comes down to […]

Did you know your body houses more than just one microbiome? There are actually four major human microbiome types, and each one is important to your overall health. Here, experts explain what you can do to cultivate healthy microbiomes.  By now, it’s no secret that certain bacteria are on your side, health-wise. In fact, you […]

Here, an OB-GYN details the causes of vaginal dryness. Plus: what to do to maintain a healthy vaginal environment with adequate moisture and lubrication. We’ve previously investigated if vaginal discharge is normal. Spoiler alert: In most cases, rest assured that it’s perfectly healthy. Yet on the flip side, there’s another aspect of gynecological health you […]

Ever asked yourself if your vaginal discharge is normal? You’re not alone. In fact, a 2017 review shared that around 10 million doctor’s visits per year are scheduled to address concerns about female discharge. So what’s up with what’s going on down there? Fortunately, Wendy Goodall McDonald, MD, FACOG—a Chicago-based, board-certified OB-GYN—has answers. Here’s a […]