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.
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.
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.
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.
Can the BV treatment cause lactobacilli overgrowth syndrome?
Will the lactobacilli proliferate too much from the BV treatment?
I have stringy yellow discharge – is this the BV biofilm?
Is this stringy yellow discharge the biofilm?
What are your success rates with the Killing BV program?
She wants to know what chance the Killing BV program has of success - good question!
Aunt Vadge: white bumps inside my vagina lips
A woman with frequent infections - UTIs, yeast, BV, an STI - has some white spots on her inner upper labia.
Study: Replens – a review for BV symptoms and vaginal pH (spoiler – it doesn’t work that well)
Replens does not significantly alter vaginal pH, and is not a treatment for BV, however may improve some symptoms.
What is a whiff test? BV diagnostics
The whiff test is used to get a positive diagnosis for BV.
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.
BV research
Here we go through some of the best research into the causes and treatments of bacterial vaginosis.
Hydrogen peroxide douches and BV
Hydrogen peroxide does NOT get rid of BV - find out why.
I can’t find a nylon strainer for my kefir. What do I do?
Alternatives for nylon strainers to strain milk kefir grains.
Vaginal pH and BV – how it works and why it does and doesn’t matter
Vaginal pH is linked with BV, but it isn't the answer. Find out why an alkaline pH makes your BV worse, but doesn't cause it.
How to take care of your milk kefir
Learn how to take care of your milk kefir grains and get the most out of them every day. Clear instructions and FAQs.
Understanding and treating pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatments of PID, and why it can be hard to treat. We offer effective some non-drug teatment options.
Why do I have BV?
The main causes of BV are overpopulation of Gardnerella vaginalis and its biofilm.