Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!What should I look for in a probiotic?
Probiotics are many and varied, but what do they actually do and why should I take one?
Study: Lactobacillus rhamnosus is resistant to antibiotics
A study on two lactobacilli and G. vaginalis. See which good bacteria actually survive antibiotics.
Vaginal bacteria around the world
Vaginal bacteria differ around the world: how community state types vary by ancestry, and why a diverse microbiome isn't automatically a problem.
Study: Lactobacillus attacks G. vaginalis biofilm
Lactobacillus has been shown to degrade the G. vaginalis biofilm better than any other substance.
Lactobacillus: the protective bacteria your vagina needs
Lactobacilli are the protective bacteria that keep a vagina healthy – what they do, which species matter, and how to rebuild them.
Being diagnosed with BV
If you want to get tested and don't know what to expect, read this and find out what they do to you.
Are Black women really more prone to BV?
BV is about twice as common in Black women, often because a diverse, lower-lactobacilli vaginal microbiome is simply a different kind of normal.