Shigella vaginal infections

Shigella is a cause of vaginal infections and vulvovaginitis, particularly in children.

How to use Hiprex (methenamine) to treat or prevent a UTI

Discover how Methenamine (Hiprex) effectively prevents and treats UTIs without bacteria developing resistance.

Coping with the shame associated with BV

Shame associated with BV and other vaginal disorders can be debilitating.

The Depo Provera and BV – help or hindrance?

We discuss the impact of the Depo Provera contraceptive injection on BV.

Understanding diabetes and an itchy, yeasty vagina

Women with diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation get more yeast infections due to high glucose levels in the vagina feeding the yeasts.

Vulvar and vaginal tinea (tinea genitalis, ringworm)

Vulvar and vaginal tinea is a skin fungal infection that may present with dry, itchy, sore skin around the genital/crotch area.

Aunt Vadge: can I use ‘womb pearls’ to treat BV?

She wants to know if womb pearls are worth using to help cure BV.

Using vitamin C instead of boric acid due to breastfeeding

Yes, you can switch up boric acid for vitamin C, however boric acid has more going for it than just its acidic properties.

Can I use human breast milk instead of animal milk for milk kefir ferments?

Human breast milk is actually a great option for making dairy-free ferments with your kefir or even healthy vaginal secretions.

Am I allergic to milk kefir?

A woman is concerned she is allergic to milk kefir - what should she do?

Tools to clear up a smelly vagina

A non-infected smelly vagina can be solved with some simple treatments at home to rebalance your bacterial colonies.

Chancroid

Chancroid is an uncommon STI caused by a bacteria that causes painful genital sores, most commonly found in undeveloped countries. Testing is not standardised, but antibiotics cure it.

Lauren tells us her BV story – read it!

A woman's BV symptoms disappear with an elimination diet and other treatments under the guidance of her naturopath. See what she's doing.

Review: Klaire Labs Ther-biotic Complete

This probiotic contains a couple of species native to healthy vaginal tracts, however it is more geared toward the gut. We examine.

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.

Donna Plus Flora intima women’s probiotic

Donna Plus Flora is a vaginal probiotic available in Spain that contains vagina-specific probiotic bacteria.

Aunt Vadge: Constant UTIs and thrush

A woman is concerned that she is a sex addict, while also trying to figure out how to prevent frequent UTIs and yeast infections.

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 treatments?

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.

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