Finding the right lactobacilli strains
Some probiotic strains mentioned in Killing BV are not commercially available. There may be another option though!
Aunt Vadge: is it herpes? Or something?
Is this lump herpes, a sebaceous cyst, an ingrown hair, or a pimple? We discuss.
Aunt Vadge: my hymen is torn after a hard-on slip – will I be ok?
A 16-year-old virgin has an accidentally torn hymen from her boyfriend's penis. We discuss hymenal remnants.
Aunt Vadge: why does sex hurt my girlfriend so much?
A guy wants to know how he can have sex with his partner without it hurting.
Aunt Vadge: am I wrong to want vaginal intercourse?
A 72-year-old woman is battling with her fiance regarding oral sex and sexual intercourse.
Aunt Vadge: Are my vaginal tears herpes?
An 18-year-old has tears and is scared that it might be herpes.
Aunt Vadge: bleeding 3 days after fingering, fertile pre-cum
No, it's not normal to bleed 3 days after being fingered, and pre-cum is fertile in many men.
Study: the impact of freezing techniques on lactobacilli survival rates
Can you freeze probiotic bacteria? We find out using a study from food science.
Study: Lactobacilli resistance to low temperatures – can we really freeze kefir?
Freezing kefir or other probiotics isn't necessarily a good idea - strain matters. Here's a small study on four popular probiotic strains and how they fared with freezing.
I’m pregnant – can I use the Killing BV treatment?
There are some Killing BV treatments that are NOT safe for use during pregnancy or nursing. Check out the special sections in the support section.
My Vagina’s repository
Articles about bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis (AV), yeast infections and more
How pH affects glycogen degradation in the vagina and affects lactobacilli growth
The acidity or alkalinity of the vagina impacts on how glycogen is broken down by amylase. This impacts lactobacilli numbers. We explain how.
Adding amylase to BV treatments to overcome the self-limiting nature of glycogen degradation in the vagina
We discuss the idea that adding amylase to the mix could increase survival rates of lactobacilli by increasing the breakdown of glycogen.
Study: the impact of temperature and pH on biofilm formation – it matters!
Temperature and pH make all the difference to biofilm formation in several studied bacteria.
Aunt Vadge: my BV medicaid fell through – what can I do?
A young lady has been diagnosed with BV, but her medicaid fell through and she isn't able to get antibiotics.
Why duration matters when treating BV
One reason why BV treatments don't work is that they are not done diligently or for long enough. Here's some more tips.
Can I make vagina yoghurt from a healthy friend or relative?
How to harvest and ferment vaginal secretions to use with the milk kefir, or instead of the milk kefir.
Aunt Vadge: small, itchy fissure in labia minora won’t go away
A 20-year-old has a pinky-sized sore, itchy fissure in between her labia.
Can the BV treatment cause lactobacilli overgrowth syndrome?
Will the lactobacilli proliferate too much from the BV treatment?