Exclusive | My symptoms were dismissed as ‘pandemic stress’ when I was 14 — it was actually a rare vaginal cancer that usually happens after menopause

Exclusive | My symptoms were dismissed as ‘pandemic stress’ when I was 14 — it was actually a rare vaginal cancer that usually happens after menopause

Being 14 is hard enough, let alone in the middle of a public health crisis. So when Liliana “Lili” Castaneda began experiencing strange symptoms in the spring of 2020, her local doctor chalked it up to “pandemic stress.” But things only got worse — and it wasn’t all in her head. Liliana “Lili” Castaneda began … Read more

The ‘holy grail’ of vaginal health? Women swear these $12 pills stop UTIs, bloating and bad smells

The ‘holy grail’ of vaginal health? Women swear these  pills stop UTIs, bloating and bad smells

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Struggling with stubborn belly bloat, recurrent UTIs or frustrating mood swings that always seem to hit during that time of the month? Thousands of women seem to believe they’ve found … Read more

This doctor wants you to do regular vaginal self exams — what you’re looking for and the right way to do it

This doctor wants you to do regular vaginal self exams — what you’re looking for and the right way to do it

You know you’re supposed to be checking the twins every month. Now it’s time to meet their sister.  “As a cancer doctor, I want women doing monthly self-breast exams — but I want them doing self-vulva exams too,” Dr. Clare Bertucio, a radiation oncologist and CEO of vulva care brand Medicine Mama, told The Post. … Read more

These 3 vaginal issues are often misdiagnosed — or dismissed as ‘something women should just put up with’

These 3 vaginal issues are often misdiagnosed — or dismissed as ‘something women should just put up with’

Your crotch might be trying to tell you something, and it’s not just that your jeans are too tight. “Vulvar skin is not fragile — it’s responsive,” Dr. Keira Barr, a board-certified dermatologist, told The Post. “When it’s inflamed, irritated or dry, that’s not a flaw. It’s a signal from your nervous system that something … Read more

Teen without vaginal opening becomes pregnant — how doctors think it happened

Teen without vaginal opening becomes pregnant — how doctors think it happened

In a medical anomaly, a teenage girl without a vaginal opening became pregnant via oral sex. A 15-year-old from Lesotho, a landlocked country within South Africa, was admitted to a hospital with symptoms of abdominal pain. Routine testing revealed the patient was nine months pregnant. More shocking than the surprise pregnancy was the revelation that … Read more

I’m a dermatologist — you can use this vaginal cream to fight wrinkles on your face

I’m a dermatologist — you can use this vaginal cream to fight wrinkles on your face

Crotch cream for dream skin? Dr. Shereene Idriss, a board-certified dermatologist, has taken to TikTok to share an unexpected treatment for fine lines and signs of aging. Idriss eschews the use of facial fillers, telling her patients and 1.1 million followers, “If you have smile lines or wrinkles around your mouth and they really bother … Read more

Vaginal infection has been long linked to pregnancy risks — and doctors finally know why

Vaginal infection has been long linked to pregnancy risks — and doctors finally know why

Researchers believe they have had a breakthrough in understanding how certain bacterial populations disrupt vaginal health, sometimes leading to pregnancy loss, sexually transmitted infections, and other health complications. A study by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, published Wednesday in the journal Science Translational Medicine, explores the circumstances behind bacterial vaginosis (BV), … Read more

Twitch star making beer with her own vaginal yeast: ‘They’ll probably drink it’

Twitch star making beer with her own vaginal yeast: ‘They’ll probably drink it’

At yeast, it’s all-natural. Kaitlyn Siragusa, who goes by Amouranth on Twitch and OnlyFans, is adding her own special ingredient to a beer she’s creating with Polish beer company The Order of Yoni’s: her own vaginal yeast. The company, which announced the collaboration on Oct. 30, promotes alcoholic beverages as a sensual experience in the form of … Read more

I was born without a vaginal opening — that’s how I discovered I’m intersex

I was born without a vaginal opening — that’s how I discovered I’m intersex

Sydney Bean found it odd that she hadn’t started her period by age 17. But after noticing some light spotting, the Gen Zer eagerly rushed to insert a tampon in anticipation of her inaugural flow. Her excitement, however, immediately turned to shock upon realizing she didn’t have anywhere to place the feminine product.  “I tried … Read more

Doctors warn vaginal rejuvenation wastes money, shows no benefit

Doctors warn vaginal rejuvenation wastes money, shows no benefit

Lasers may seem like the way of the future — but not yet for your vagina. Despite talk that vaginal laser treatment can tighten the vagina, improve sexual function and reverse incontinence, there is little evidence to support these claims. In a new article, published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, a pair of … Read more

These symptoms can be a sign of vaginal cancer in women, they may have to be ignored

These symptoms can be a sign of vaginal cancer in women, they may have to be ignored

Vaginal cancer is a special type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the vagina. Although this cancer is found in very few women, but due to lack of correct information about it, women do not recognize it. This cancer can be fatal if it is not treated at an early stage. Vaginal cancer … Read more

Feminine Hygiene: If you want to avoid vaginal infection, keep these things in mind

Feminine Hygiene: If you want to avoid vaginal infection, keep these things in mind

Women need to understand that just as it is necessary to bathe daily to keep the body clean, in the same way it is equally important to keep your private part clean to avoid infection. In today’s article, we will tell some basic rules of vinyl hygiene, about which women of all ages should know. … Read more