In the quest for female intimate health, wellness and confidence, vaginal rejuvenation has emerged as an important solution for many women. Dr Natalia Novikova, a gynaecologist, offers important insights into sexual wellness treatments and other pelvic rejuvenation...

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1. What is a normal vagina odour? Normal odour is generally subtle and not noticed. Vaginal odour is created by individuals' unique vaginal flora in particular healthy bacteria called Lactobacilli. There are many sweat glands in genital area which will add "sweating"...

Endometriosis vs PCOS Written by ROBYN MACLARTY These two conditions both affect women’s periods and fertility – but have different causes and treatments. Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are disorders that affect women of reproductive age....

Bartholin's Gland We’ve all been told to pick up a hand mirror and study our vagina, right? This way we can get to know it and understand ourselves more intimately. But a mirror won’t show you where and what the Bartholins glands do for you and your sex life. I was...

5 Ways to Look After Your Pelvic Floor Health What are the signs that your pelvic floor is not what it is supposed to be? Pelvic floor muscles should be strong enough to support the bladder, bowel and uterus. Poor pelvic floor health can lead to forms of incontinence...

'Sex should not be painful after childbirth' Most new mothers are told to expect pain and discomfort when they first have sex postpartum. But, according to Cape Town-based gynaecologist and endoscopic surgeon Dr Natalia Novikova, sex should not be painful...

10 Facts To Know About Labiaplasty A quick overview of the Labiaplasty procedure Labiaplasty is the surgical correction of labia minora (small lips on the side of the genital area) or labia majora (large lips that usually cover small lips). It is not medically...

Regaining body shape and sexual function after childbirth Edited Transcript from a Presentation “Postpartum Rehabilitation Sexual Dysfunction and Body Shaping” by Gynaecologist Dr Natalia Novikova to the Aesthetic Medicine Congress of South Africa in 2021 Dr Natalia...

Vaginoplasty procedure is a reconstructive surgery for the vagina, performed with the effect of strengthened vaginal muscles. The procedure can be undertaken as a medically required reconstructive surgery or an elective cosmetic surgery.  Who is the vaginoplasty...