Itchiness anywhere is unpleasant, but when the feeling is “down there,” it can be especially awkward to navigate — not to mention difficult to interpret. “A lot of people say ‘vaginal itchiness,’ when ...

Experiencing a burning sensation when you urinate, during intimacy or even just when sitting down can set off alarm bells in your head. Is it a vaginal infection? Should I call my doctor? First things ...

Sarah Cigna, MD, sees patients every week with vulvovaginal pain and vulvar dermatoses. She’s an ob.gyn. with a focus on sexual health — often the first physician seen by patients with vulvar pain or ...

Baking soda, probiotics, and antifungal creams are just a few of the home remedies that can help relieve your vaginal itching. Douches and feminine hygiene sprays are not on the list. Share on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's hard to concentrate on anything if you're dealing with an itchy vulva or vagina. No one else can see ...

Vaginal dryness is common and manageable, especially when the underlying cause is identified early. Read on to know the major ...

The appearance of vulvar cancer will vary depending on the type. In general, signs of vulvar cancer can include moles, lumps, or bumps on the vulva, flakiness or thickening of the skin in that area, ...

Your vagina might get itchy after sex if you don't use enough lubrication. If you used a condom and noticed a rash on your vagina, it could be because you have a latex allergy. Yeast infections, ...

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 ...

A punch biopsy of the affected area demonstrated hyperkeratosis, hydropic degeneration of the basal cells, atrophy and sclerosis of the subepithelial collagen, dermal lymphocytosis, and atrophy of the ...

Picture it: you’re cuddling with your partner, basking in that post-sex afterglow, when you feel it. A twinge on your vulva. No, not a twinge — an itch. You resist the urge to scratch yourself, but ...