A medical expert analysis providing clear, reassuring, and evidence-based practices for women to maintain a healthy vaginal microbiome, hygiene, and overall well-being.

From magazine covers to social media feeds, the media continues to shape how women and men see themselves. But in a world of filters, trends, and algorithms, how much of what we see is truly real—and how much has been shaped for us?

Anti-rape underwear was never meant to be a normal part of a woman’s wardrobe. Yet its growing presence in Western markets shows how deeply many women doubt that their governments, courts, and migration systems are protecting them from sexual violence. This article explores why these products exist, what they can and cannot do, and why structural failures—not women’s clothing—should be at the cen…