Wondering what happens when you stop wearing underwear? We break things down- here's what doctors and research actually say.

Recurring vaginal infections during periods may be linked to common hygiene mistakes. An expert reveals habits that can ...

Women who use skin-whitening cosmetics during a show in Abidjan in this file photo. Many Ivorian women use creams for depigmentation, despite government attempts to stop the practice. In some African ...

A yeast infection under the breast often occurs due to warmth, moisture, and increased skin friction. Over-the-counter antifungal creams can treat mild yeast infections under the breast. Risk factors ...

Hygienic conditions in the Palestinian territory of Gaza have deteriorated in the seven months since a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Islamic group Hamas took effect, resulting in a spike ...

There’s a certain kind of glow that immediately makes people think, “She definitely has her life together.” It’s not always about flawless makeup or expensive clothes. Sometimes, it’s just healthy, ...

A belly button yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast in the navel. Antifungal creams or powders, like miconazole or clotrimazole, can treat the infection. Yeast infections can be ...

When the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, another crisis quietly grew behind closed doors. Reports from around the globe suggested that violence against women and girls was ...

In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it’s 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world.