AUGUST 2021
“Some called it Eve’s curse but she thought that was stupid, and the real curse of Eve was having to put up with the nonsense of Adam, who as soon as there was any trouble, blamed it all on her.” ― Quote: Margaret Atwood, Alias Grace Central to reproductive health is the cycle of female hormones that regulate fertility. Love them or hate them, estrogen and progesterone highs and lows control reproductive cycles. Through our amazing heroin – Jane – proudly shares her experience about her amazing menstrual cycle, from the view point of her formidable uterus – https://mg.co.za/article/2017-05-10-culture-of-shame-contributes-to-coded-language-around-menstruation/


JULY 2021
Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common conditions in women, which happens when the balance of bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted and can cause unusual vaginal discharge. It also causes the an increase in vaginal pH (to become less acidic). Bacterial vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted infection but rather an imbalance in healthy (Lactobacillus) versus unhealthy vaginal bacteria. Around half of women with bacterial vaginosis have no symptoms so they do not know they have the condition. Some women with bacterial vaginosis develop a strong fishy smell in vaginal discharge, particularly after sexual intercourse, and become a white or grey colour become thin and watery.