PrEP is not just for gay men – it’s for everyone, hetero women included
PrEP, the HIV prevention medication, works just as well for women as gay men, but why aren't women taking it? We discuss.
Study: men carry BV-associated bacteria on and in their penises
Researchers tested the skin of the penis, urethra, head of the penis and urine and semen samples of the male partners of women with BV - men have it too!
Microbes that gentian violet is effective (and ineffective) against
Look over the list of bacteria that gentian violet will be effective against to make sure your bacterial vaginosis bacteria is on the list. If it's not, you'll need to check the support section for the comparison chart of treatment options.
BV – you also probably have it in your mouths
If you have BV in your vagina or on your penis, you may have the same bacteria in your mouth, causing or contributing to periodontal disease and being transferred to your sexual (or kissing!) partners.
Evidence for men carrying Gardnerella vaginalis in the urethra
A couple of older studies look at G. vaginalis in the urethras of men.
How gentian violet works
An old study examines gentian violet's antimicrobial properties against bacteria.
Oral sex and BV transmission
We discuss the idea of BV-bacteria being transmissible by mouth, how that occurs, and review the research into BV-related bacteria colonising the mouth.
Antibiotic treatment of men with partners with BV – do they work?
We examine the evidence regarding the effect of antibiotic treatment of male sexual partners of women with BV.
Smoking and BV
Smoking can cause immunity issues via various mechanisms, meaning smokers may be more prone to infections than non-smokers.
Study: do circumcised penises mean less vaginal infections? (spoiler alert – yes)
Circumcised penises result in less infection issues in female sexual partners.
Lover got fishy/off bad vag? You have it too.
Guys, you could be spreading the bacteria that cause fishy-smelling vaginas! Here's the proof, and what to do about it.
Study: post-BV-treatment sex life and contraceptives use matters
Worse outcomes were found in women who had the same sex partner before and after BV treatment, but better outcomes in those on oestrogen-based birth control.
BV penis treatment for men
Men need to be treated too.
What exactly is that fishy smell?
Ever wondered what made your vagina smell like fish? We explain.
HPV vaccine – Gardasil and Cervarix – for men and women
The Gardasil vaccine is used in boys and girls up to age 26 to protect against various HPV strains.
STI testing
Getting an STI test is a good idea, especially if you (or your partner) likes sex with more than one person.
Pubic lice (crabs, pediculosis)
Pubic lice - crabs - are reasonably easy to treat using medication or natural treatments, but can be persistent and spread easily.
Aunt Vadge: semen of different ethnicities and using metro gel as part of the BV treatment
She has a dirty weekend coming up and a few questions about BV and antibiotic gel and Latin men's semen.
How to treat a male sexual partner for BV
Men having sex with women with BV usually have G. vaginalis infection. Here's what to do.
How and why BV is sexually transmitted
BV can be sexually transmitted, and here's the evidence.
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