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Stress and Vulval Dryness

Stress and Vulval Dryness

Stress can influence how the vulva feels, even though the research in this area is limited. Some people notice dryness or tightness during pressured periods, often due to changes in...

Stress and Vulval Dryness

Stress can influence how the vulva feels, even though the research in this area is limited. Some people notice dryness or tightness during pressured periods, often due to changes in...

The Vaginal and Vulval Microbiome

The Vaginal and Vulval Microbiome

Much of what we understand about the vaginal and vulval microbiome is early research, often drawn from studies on similar tissues. Even so, a few steady themes emerge: simplicity, low...

The Vaginal and Vulval Microbiome

Much of what we understand about the vaginal and vulval microbiome is early research, often drawn from studies on similar tissues. Even so, a few steady themes emerge: simplicity, low...

Medicines That Can Cause Vulval Dryness and Irritation

Medicines That Can Cause Vulval Dryness and Irr...

Vulval dryness isn't always hormonal. Some medicines irritate the tissue directly, others dry mucous membranes, and a fair few do both. From antihistamines to beta-blockers, cancer treatments to antidepressants—knowing which...

Medicines That Can Cause Vulval Dryness and Irr...

Vulval dryness isn't always hormonal. Some medicines irritate the tissue directly, others dry mucous membranes, and a fair few do both. From antihistamines to beta-blockers, cancer treatments to antidepressants—knowing which...

Hormonal Changes

Hormonal Changes

Hormonal changes at any age from periods and contraception to birth, breastfeeding, menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) can cause vaginal and vulval dryness. This guide explains why it happens...

Hormonal Changes

Hormonal changes at any age from periods and contraception to birth, breastfeeding, menopause and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) can cause vaginal and vulval dryness. This guide explains why it happens...

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Vulval and Vaginal Moisture

Ever wondered what actually keeps everything juicy — or which tiny glands may (or may not) be behind “squirting”? Slip into the vulval vestibule and meet the full moisture team...

Vulval and Vaginal Moisture

Ever wondered what actually keeps everything juicy — or which tiny glands may (or may not) be behind “squirting”? Slip into the vulval vestibule and meet the full moisture team...

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