Vagina, vulva, vagina…vulva? It’s the same, isn’t it? Well, no, it’s actually not! But it is true that most people get caught up on the difference between vagina and vulva. Vice found in a recent survey that 44% of people didn’t know where their vagina was located. Crazy, right? This confusion likely comes from the […] The post Vagina, Vulva, Vagina Vulva? appeared first on Yoni ..read more

Welcome to the wonderful world of the vagina, where a self-contained environment of bacteria, yeasts and fungi protects you. Most people know very little about vaginal health, while a deficiency of certain bacteria in the vagina increase the risk of bladder infections, fungal infections, premature births, infertility and STIs. Currently, scientists worldwide are studying the […] The post The (un)Healthy Vagina: The Role of Hormones   appeared first on Yoni ..read more

“I make menstruation more inclusive by creating awareness on gender diversity within menstrual health.” Nanoah Struik defines themselves as a creative educator and activist. Through their work as a podcaster, speaker, consultant and writer they create awareness on gender diversity within menstrual health. Trans and non-binary people are often forgotten about and the gendered language around periods […] The post Meet Nanoah Struik (They/Them) appeared first on Yoni ..read more

Welcome to the wonderful world of the vagina, where a self-contained environment of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi protects you. Most people know very little about vaginal health, despite its importance in overall health and wellbeing. It is observed that a deficiency of specific types of bacteria in the vagina can increase the risk of bladder […] The post The (un)Healthy Vagina: How Lactic Acid Bacteria makes for a Healthy Vagina   appeared first on Yoni ..read more

At Yoni we believe vaginas deserve better care. To achieve this, education is crucial, and this is where writer and journalist Daan Borrel steps in.   Our understanding of vaginal health remains limited, largely due to the historical neglect of the female body in scientific research. For instance, there is five times more research on erectile […] The post Introduction Series Vaginal Health appeared first on Yoni ..read more

Welcome to the wonderful world of the vagina, where a self-contained environment of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi protects you. Most people know very little about vaginal health, despite its importance in overall health and wellbeing. It is observed that a deficiency of specific types of bacteria in the vagina can increase the risk of bladder […] The post The (un)Healthy Vagina: How Lactic Acid Bacteria makes for a Healthy Vagina   appeared first on Yoni ..read more

“What i have discovered is that 27% of people who menstruate in amsterdam over the last year have experienced period poverty. But even a bigger number, 63% of all people who menstruate, have been struggling accessing period products.“ Shadi Nikshomar is a breath of fresh air; an activist, politician and board member of The Neighborhood […] The post Meet Shadi Nikshomar (She/Her) appeared first on Yoni ..read more

“I make menstruation more inclusive by creating awareness on gender diversity within menstrual health.” Nanoah Struik defines themselves as a creative educator and activist. Through their work as a podcaster, speaker, consultant and writer they create awareness on gender diversity within menstrual health. Trans and non-binary people are often forgotten about and the gendered language around periods […] The post Meet Nanoah Struik (They/Them) appeared first on Yoni ..read more

“Periods are political, they’re everyone’s business. We must break the menstruation taboo.”  Meet Maria Carmen Punzi; researcher , educator,  activist, and self-proclaimed “biggest fan of the menstrual cycle you will ever meet.”  Through her work with universities, businesses, politicians, NGOs, and people online, she is breaking down menstrual health research and sharing it in ways […] The post Meet Maria Carmen (She/Her) appeared first on Yoni ..read more

At Yoni we believe vaginas deserve better care. To achieve this, education is crucial, and this is where writer and journalist Daan Borrel steps in.   Our understanding of vaginal health remains limited, largely due to the historical neglect of the female body in scientific research. For instance, there is five times more research on erectile […] The post Introduction Series Vaginal Health appeared first on Yoni ..read more