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Why do I suddenly smell like onions after giving birth? An expert explains.
After pregnancy, everything changes: not only is there a baby, but many women also find that they suddenly have a bad odor. We asked an...
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Dyeing your hair during pregnancy: does it endanger your baby?
When it comes to the first visit to the hairdresser during pregnancy, a question often arises: Can I still dye my hair or will this...
May 22, 20242 min read


Power source cycle – what’s the trend?
More and more young women are relying on their cycle as a source of strength. You consciously avoid the contraceptive pill in order to...
Mar 8, 20241 min read


What helps against heavy bleeding and PMS?
Johanna Janku, Lea Schumpf, Marcel Steinmann, and Sabrina Vollrath answered your questions in the 'Puls' chat What can be done against a...
Mar 8, 20244 min read


Martha Stewart never wears underwear, only swimsuits – that's according to a gynecologist.
Martha Stewart never wears underwear, only swimsuits – that's according to a gynecologist Martha Stewart doesn't wear underwear. Instead,...
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Tips for Inserting a Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Model Elena Carrière reports on Instagram about problems with the insertion of the copper intrauterine device (IUD) as a contraceptive...
Mar 6, 20242 min read


No, you don't need a facial for your vagina.
The term "Vagacial" is a combination of "Vagina" and "Facial," but it actually represents an intensive skincare treatment for your...
Jan 9, 20242 min read


Fulfilling Sexuality Leads to Better Quality of Life
Talking about one's intimate life and the shortcomings of one's own body? For many, just the thought of it is uncomfortable. Specialist...
Dec 21, 20234 min read


Delaying menstruation with a medi-cocktail - Expert advises against it
Menstruation is a natural process, yet it often comes at inconvenient times. According to TikTok, a mix of ibuprofen and gelatin can...
Dec 19, 20232 min read


Interview with Swiss Startup Association
Please tell us about yourself. My name is Johanna Janku, MD. I specialized in obstetrics and gynaecology. An OB/GYN is a medical ...
Jul 28, 20233 min read


Stormy spring season
Sometimes life is like a day in April... Sun is followed by clouds, clouds are followed by rain, rain is followed by wind and wind is...
May 23, 20232 min read


"Dripstick" Against leaking after sex - is this vagina tool really necessary?
Anyone who uses contraception without a condom knows that it can drip afterwards. That's why a company is marketing a cleaning tool for...
Mar 30, 20231 min read


Alternatives to tampons & pads are booming - 20min asked us what we think about them
If you are looking for an alternative to tampons or pads, you now have a wide choice. A gynaecologist explains which method is the best -...
Mar 30, 20233 min read


Are thongs really as bad as their reputation?
You can forget these prejudices about thongs. 20min asked Johanna Janku, a specialist in gynaecology and obstetrics, about this topic. Dr...
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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