We’ve likely all felt it at some point — an intense need to pee followed by a burning sensation. Some women are more prone than others to UTIs, but we can do several things to prevent them. One thing we shouldn’t do is ignore them. An untreated UTI can lead...

Many women embrace postpartum changes. Moms joke with each other about peeing a little every time they sneeze, laugh or exercise. Even though these changes are normalized, you can and should fix them. The medical term for this is stress incontinence, and it’s a sign you have issues going on...

Cleansing your vulva is a sensitive issue, literally. Soap can irritate the delicate vulvar skin, causing redness, inflammation, and itching. Plus, the vulva is the last line of defense for your vagina, so anything you put on or near your vulva matters to your overall intimate health.

Our lady parts change a lot over the years. From puberty to motherhood. Onward into perimenopause and menopause. Vaginas change size and shape. Labias stretch, thin out and turn different hues. Even our moisture levels, odors, and sensations adjust down there. As women, we aren’t given much advice on managing...

I don’t know about you, but I grew up believing that vaginas were supposed to smell like flowers and never have anything leaking out of them outside of menstruation. Girl, was I wrong. Now that I’m older and wiser, I know vaginal smells and discharge change frequently throughout the month....

As we reach menopause and menstruation stops, many women wonder if it’s still necessary to get pelvic exams and Pap tests. The short answer is yes. Even if you’re not sexually active, your risk of cancer increases as you age. Regular pelvic exams with a Pap test are the most...