Women's health

We go through recent work on sexual health: clinical guidance, reviews and studies from international sources. Every article is written by our editors based on the original, with a link to the primary source.

Why Thrush and Gardnerella Are Not Just Discomfort: What They Say About Your STI Risk

Scientists analyzed tests from over 1.5 million women and found a link: bacterial vaginosis may increase the risk of STIs. What does this mean for you?
Pain in the intimate area: why it's so hard to treat and what to do

Pain in the vagina and vulva can last for years, and a diagnosis can be difficult. We explore why this happens and what methods actually work.
Sex After Surgery: What Changed for Women with Chronic Vulvar Inflammation

Surgical treatment of adhesions in vulvar lichen sclerosus: how the intimate lives of 86 women changed, and whether to fear repeat surgeries.
Why Girls Fear HIV Pills Even Though They Save Lives

How do girls in Africa feel about HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis? The study revealed fear, hope, and paradoxes. Let's explore what everyone should know.
Hormone Therapy After Menopause: What Women Fear and What the Numbers Say

We examine whether hormones really increase breast cancer risk and why panic often hinders treatment. Opinion of a leading menopause expert.
Breast Cancer Behind, But Sex Broken? What Really Helps

After breast cancer treatment, many women lose desire and intimacy. A new analysis of 16 studies shows: simple conversations with a nurse bring back sex and relationships. How does it work?
Mycoplasma or Ureaplasma Found in Urine: What Does It Mean and Should You Panic?

Let's figure out what bacteria are hiding in your tests, why they are resistant to antibiotics, and when they need treatment—and when they don't.
Why Are Doctors Still Afraid of Hormone Therapy?

We examine how fears from three decades ago prevent women from getting help, and what has changed in treatment approaches.
Ovarian Cyst: What Is It, Is It Dangerous, and What to Do?

Ovarian cyst sounds scary, but most often it's a harmless little sac. We explain the types of cysts, when they are dangerous, and what to do if you notice symptoms.
Weak Pelvic Floor Muscles: How They Kill Your Libido and Orgasm?

New research shows that the size and strength of pelvic floor muscles are directly linked to desire, arousal, and orgasm. Check if you're at risk!
Sports and Pelvic Floor Training: Can It Improve Sex with Endometriosis?

New study: women with endometriosis who exercised and trained their pelvic floor muscles saw improved sexual function after just 4 months. But the effect isn't for everyone and doesn't last forever. Let's look at the details.
One Hour Lecture — and You Suddenly Think About Your Eggs. What the Study Showed

Scientists gave female students a lecture on reproduction and measured how their knowledge changed. The result surprised: just 60 minutes — and what a shift.