Category: hygiene

(No, not the fanny pack that goes around your waist, the other one.) So, it’s the holidays and you’re lusting after the sun and lounging around the pool… Just, don’t forget to take care of your vagina’s needs while you’re living your best life. You may know by now that your vagina is self-cleaning and…

One way to discover what a myth is and what it is not when it comes to your vagina is by knowing exactly what your vagina is, how it operates and what makes it unique. These are the top 11 things every person with a vagina should know and definitely be proud of too: The…

You know that moment when you tell yourself you’re only going to have one block of chocolate, but you end up eating the entire slab… and you just so happen to be on your period? Well, you’re not alone friend, and we’re not judging! Everyone’s bodies are different when it comes to that time of…

  Welcome to womanhood fellow sister! Let’s get started… You may be asking yourself, why can’t we just live life without getting our period? Well, the purpose of the menstrual cycle is your body’s way of communicating to you that it’s ready for pregnancy. The blood which is expelled by the vagina every month comes…

It’s not always easy to know what’s considered normal down there since every woman’s intimate area is different, and that’s okay – What your bestie experiences down there won’t always be the same as your own intimate experiences and we’ll only know that if we talk about it – So, let’s talk, ladies. Vaginal discharge…

Although it may seem unlikely, the most powerful sexual organ in your body is your brain. This is where your feelings and thoughts are created and stored, and where sexual desire is experienced before any physical contact takes place.

Women all understand the pain associated with getting their periods every month, whether it’s mild or debilitating, we could all use a little help to see it through. Femagene®, the brand that is all about women and intimate care, is proud to introduce the new addition to their range – Femagene® Heat Patches.

When little girls reach a certain age, we’re all taught a few basics – ‘Don’t fiddle around down there!’ and ‘make sure you wipe in the right direction!’ Clearly when you’re a child, these reminders are important to stop dirt getting into the wrong places and the spread of infection. As we get older, there are a few more tips for keeping your intimate areas healthy and happy.

It’s that dreaded time of the year when you are forced to make your annual visit to the gynaecologist or GP for “that” check-up. The visit dominates your thoughts days in advance as you’re not sure what to expect – the last visit was a blur of nerves and now it’s time to go again! Dr Elna Rudolph, medical doctor, sexologist and Femagene® sexual health expert says that being informed about the process, and understanding what to expect removes most of the uncertainty and anxiousness from this annual check-up.

It’s that time of the month again, and Aunt Flo has come to visit at the most inopportune time, whether it is going on holiday, enjoying a special night out, or even relaxing on the beach. Getting your period, with the cramps, bad skin and mood swings, is often seen as inconvenient and for many women painful.