Vagina : Science World Report

Feb 27, 2017 03:40 AM EST

No More Tampons Or Sanitary Pads: Lipstick That Can Solve All Menstrual Cycle Period Days' Woes Developed

U.S.-based chiropractor developed a feminine lipstick that seals the vaginal lips and stops bleeding during those days.

Feb 23, 2016 11:22 PM EST

Vaginal Ring: Multinational Trial Shows Strong Protection Against HIV

An experimental vaginal ring that contains the antiretroviral drug dapivirine to fight against HIV was found to help prevent infection when used consistently and properly, according to a clinical trial in four sub-Saharan African countries.

Jan 04, 2016 07:45 PM EST

Rules For Transvaginal Devices Have Tightened From 'Moderate' To 'High' Risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Monday that they are strengthening rules regarding the use of vaginal mesh implants to treat pelvic organ prolapse in women--a health issue that occurs when muscle and tissue in the pelvic floor stretch, weaken or tear, resulting in the bladder, ...

Jun 26, 2015 11:24 AM EDT

Feelings Of Disgust Turn Women Off The Most, Not Fear

A new study looks at the first biological measure of sexual arousal in women. Researchers found that women who experience disgust are more likely to feel turned-off when compared to experiencing feelings of fear. The study results are published in the journal PLOS One.

Jun 16, 2015 09:01 PM EDT

Maternal Stress Alters Offspring Gut Microbiota and Developing Brain

New findings published in Endocrinology reveal that changes found in vaginal microbiome are associated with effects on offspring gut microbiota and on the developing brain, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.