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Aunt Vadge: I’m in a remote area and have a horrible yeast infection – help!
Recurring 'yeast' that won't quit despite full treatment, in a remote area? It might not be yeast at all. How to tell it from cytolytic vaginosis, and what to ask for.
The role of vitamin A in the vagina and urinary tract
Here we discuss the importance of vitamin A in the mucosal surfaces of the reproductive and urinary tract.
Aunt Vadge: I had unprotected rough sex and now my vagina smells fishy – why?
Fishy smell after unprotected sex at the end of your period? Most likely BV - the period-plus-semen pH shift explains the timing. Plus the bit about your partner.
Why E. coli and E. faecalis are often found together in infections
E. coli gets a boost from E. faecalis, which may help explain why these two pathogenic pests are often found together in infections.
Why dipsticks and cultures are useless for identifying urinary tract infections
The typical way a doctor will test for a UTI may be on the way out, as research shows that dipsticks and usual cultures are falling short on diagnosing UTI.
Why you get a keep getting a UTI after sex
Getting a UTI every time you have sex is demoralising and bad for your happiness, but there is a specific reason this keeps happening.
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.
Aunt Vadge: why do I have a sudden urge to pee all the time?
Sudden urge to pee with barely anything coming out, and scared you'll wee during sex? It's often an irritated bladder, not infection - and the sex fear is fixable.
Aunt Vadge: I have green, watery discharge – do I have an STI?
Green, watery discharge - is it an STI? It genuinely warrants a check: classically trichomonas (which does pass between women), a forgotten tampon, or a bacterial imbalance.
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!
Aunt Vadge: is it normal to be sore when I pee after sex?
Sore to pee for a few days after sex, plus trouble getting wet or climaxing a month into sex? It's usually friction from going in too dry. How to fix it.
UTI caused by dehydration
If you've been having a hot or waterless time, you may end up with UTI-like symptoms. We discuss why this happens and how to get rid of it.
Aunt Vadge: can you catch thrush from oral?
Can you catch thrush from oral sex? It's possible, but more often oral sex just disturbs your own balance - saliva is alkaline - and your own yeast blooms. The fix.
Aunt Vadge: what’s wrong with my vagina?
Vaginal discharge that got worse on metronidazole, plus tearing tissue and malnutrition? It's likely yeast not BV - and nutrition is the real root. The joined-up fix.
Using yoghurt for vulvovaginal health – it has to be alive!
If you are going to use yoghurt vaginally, it must be alive to work! Using any old yoghurt isn't going to have much effect as it does not contain live bacteria.
Testimonials for Killing BV treatments
Wondering if My Vagina's Killing BV treatments work? Read real testimonials from real people who have had great success.
Secnidazole (Solosec) for BV
Secnidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections, including BV. It has about the same rate of cure as metronidazole.
Aunt Vadge: lots of yellow discharge – is it yeast?
Slight yellow discharge with no itch, plus lots of white discharge - is it yeast? Probably not. Lots of white is healthy, pale yellow often is too. When to test.
Does your BV cause itching or soreness? Try BV Rescue
If your BV or AV causes itching or soreness, our new pessary product can take care of your vaginal irritation, as well as the BV or AV problem.
Aunt Vadge: do I have herpes even though the test was negative?
Recurrent posterior fourchette tear but two negative herpes swabs? It's not herpes. The real drivers are yeast, dry friction (use the lube!), and a possible skin condition.