featured Self-awareness and self-care starts from within, do you have any recommendations for the women who have just started their self-discovery journey or any encouragement for those who are afraid to make the first steps?
As I mentioned, something women can do is to try to make friends with it. We don’t usually take that context with our vulvas. So start by saying hi and having a look. You can do this exercise however way you want to – it doesn’t have to be a big deal. It can be a quick, 5 second peek or you...
What are some of the things that women can do to care for their vulvas?
Caring for your vulva can feel quite confusing – where would you start?? In my experience, many women don’t have a very strong connection with their vulvas. So while we can care for our vulvas physically – don’t forget, there is also another part that goes into vulva care: how we feel about ours.The starting point to that is to be honest...
Women are often pressured by the perceptions set by media influences to have a “perfect-looking vulva”. Is there a difference between caring for your vulva and striving for the “perfect” vulva?
There’s definitely a difference between caring for your vulva and striving for the “perfect” vulva. Let’s take a moment and compare this to everyday wellness, where there’s also a difference between striving for the perfect body and caring for it.The way we can differentiate between the two is to look at the actions, behaviours and feelings associated with each. When we’re striving...
Do you think women are doing enough to care for themselves, specifically caring for their vulva?
I’d prefer not to generalise here because I’ve met and known many women who do amazingly with taking care of themselves and caring for their vulvas. That said, I do think there is a general lack of conversation and awareness in society about what vulva care is and what it could look like. So in that sense, it would be challenging for...
What do you think about Vulva Care? Do you think it is important?
For me, vulva care is a holistic matter. It’s not just about physical care, but the emotional connection and relationship we have with our vulvas. And it’s important, as part of vulva care, to have an understanding about them – much like how it’s important to have an understanding about the rest of our body and mind to be able to take...
What do you think is the best way to open up the topic of vulva conversations? Do you think it’s best done from woman to woman?
I don’t think there is a “best” way to open up. For a lot of people, starting this conversation would most likely feel awkward and uncomfortable – which is completely normal when it’s something we’re not used to talking about! Here are a few suggestions that you can try to bring this topic up: Share! If you come across an article, video,...
Why is Vulva Care important, and how should I take care of my vulva?
Like the skin on other parts of the body, care for it is important to having a healthy vulva. Infections, skin conditions, chronic pain and scarring can affect the individual’s quality of life and self-image. Although rare, vulva cancer can be devastating and lethal. Persistent pain, soreness, tenderness, itch, raised thickened patches, lumps or moles should be reviewed by a doctor. Dr....
