Put plainly, a Bartholin’s cyst is a fluid-filled swelling on one of the Bartholin’s glands, which are located on each side of the opening of the vagina, on the lips of the labia minora.

Tight clothing can irritate a Bartholin’s cyst, so it’s best to opt for loose pants and underwear made of 100-percent cotton. To help the cyst drain, try soaking the area by filling a bathtub ...