Vaginal odor. If you have it, it’s embarrassing. If your partner has it, how do you tactfully tell her? It’s a subject no one likes to talk about. Yet, vaginal odor affects every woman at some time in her life.

So what, exactly causes that strong dead fish smell?

A simple infection called bacterial vaginosis or BV.

It’s a result from an overgrowth of normal bacteria in the vagina.

You may have heard of Gardnerella vaginitis. This is what this condition used to be called when I had it. It was named after the bacteria that was thought to cause the condition. My doctor was from the stone age. He prescribed the wrong medication; gave me a lecture about too many sexual partners (I admit, it was the 70’s), and made me feel like I was a bad person, because “good girls don’t get vaginal disorders.” Read the rest of this entry »

Vaginal itching - How many women have found them self in a situation where the urge to relieve an itch around their private parts becomes so unbearable that they had to leave the room to relieve the urge (scratch) so not to cause embarrassment to them self or that of others in their company. Remember ladies that trying to disguise the discomfort by tightening the legs to squeeze the life out of the vaginal itch is not the best approach to claim relief. If you attempt this course of action then there is a strong possibility that an onlooker may see you as doing the rumba, which is not really an acceptable image of yourself if standing in a bus queue.

An itchy vagina can become painful if the skin around the affected area is rubbed red raw through clawing. A tingling sensation and irritation of the skin around the vagina.(vulva) is how the condition is described Not only is vaginal itching annoying it tempts the patient to scratch with aggression. Hygiene is profound; the hands should be cleaned before scratching and after. Dirty finger nails that tear the skin cause infection. Read the rest of this entry »

No woman is exempt from suffering from vaginal odor, it is a natural mechanism of the body that occurs in all female species, the vagina has a natural distinctive smell that through time you have become accustomed too, however the vaginal odor we speak of may not be the healthy smell that is expected from around this region.

How does a woman know if the smell from the vagina is a natural odor or an unnatural one? Every woman knows her own body intimately and will detect straight away the presence of an unusual smell. Natural vaginal odor can be prevented from becoming stronger, but if the smell is of the unusual type as in (stink) then you may need to see a doctor for fear the problem may need medication.

Personal hygiene is most profound for any woman, if the vagina is not cleansed regularly then expect the vagina to emit more of its natural releases therefore causing the actual vaginal odor to become pungent which can be unpleasant or embarrassing Read the rest of this entry »

Good sexual health isn’t just about sexual intercourse. Women should know that sexual health encompasses many other aspects like understanding how your body works, knowing what turns you on and what puts you off, accepting your sexual desires and sexual orientation, choosing a form of sexual expression that you are comfortable with, and knowing how to protectyourself from sexually transmitted diseases (STD s) and unwanted pregnancies.

Women should understand that sexual health begins with accepting your sexuality. Our earliest perceptions of sex are inculcated in childhood by our parents’ and society’s attitude towards it. Until recently, talking about sex was taboo. So, children, especially females perceive that sex is not a good thing. They hear the disapproving voices discussing homosexuality and they subconsciously register that as well.

These false ideas infiltrate into adulthood and can be a mental hurdle to good sexual health. It could lead to feelings of shame or guilt when indulging in sexual activities, a reluctance to fully explore sexual potential, or a negative approach to sex. Your sexuality is an integral part of who you are. By accepting your desires, women can positively enhance their sexual experiences and create a healthier self-image. As a women and an individual, you should never indulge in anything you are uncomfortable with, especially when it comes to sex. Read the rest of this entry »