Can I Get Pregnant While On My Period?

Key takeaways:  It’s possible to get pregnant on your period, but only if you have a short cycle. The fertile window is only six days long, and for most people, this won’t coincide with days ...

Navigating Intimacy with STIs

By Poonyaweera (Pim) Temcharoen, UNAIDS - Bangkok, Thailand  Navigating intimacy while managing an STI (sexually transmitted infection) can feel like a scary or even isolating topic for most women,...

7 Things To Consider When it Comes To Lube

At Vira, we want to make space for the conversations that matter, especially the ones that impact your most intimate wellbeing, which involves your body and personal sex life. One of the most under...

A Guide to Masturbating for the First Time

We put together a list of 6 things you can do to enjoy getting to know your body through masturbation.

Can I Have Sex on My Period?

It’s not something we see often in sex scenes of our favourite TV shows or movies. It’s not even something that we see or talk about when we’re learning about sex education in school. Sex and menst...

Hormonal Health for Everyone: 5 Key Reminders

5 Reminders About Supporting your Hormonal Health, Regardless of Your Identity

What NOT to Use as Lube

What Not to Use as Lube… Slippery Doesn’t Mean Safe. At Vira, we’re all about helping you tune into your body, connect with pleasure, and feel empowered to make choices that support your wellness—e...

Vaginal Wellness 101: Everyday Habits for a Healthy, Happy Vagina

There are a number of ways to take care of your vagina. Every body works differently, and only you know what is best, but we’ve gathered a few guidelines together on how to take care of your vagina...

Debunking HPV Vaccination Myths

Written by Poonyaweera (Pim) Temcharoen, UNAIDS - Bangkok, Thailand  If there was a cancer prevention vaccine, wouldn't you be interested?  Although vaccines have sparked heated debates in recent ...

Do I Have a Yeast Infection or Something Else?

How do you know if you have a yeast infection? If you’re experiencing vaginal discomfort of any kind, find out whether the cause is a yeast infection or something else, like an STD or urinary tract...