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Men having sex with women with BV usually have G. vaginalis infection. Here's what to do.
Cervicitis
There are numerous reasons why your cervix may be inflamed, but cervicitis is typically caused by an infection of some kind that can be easily treated.
Mycoplasma genitalium – the STI you’ve never heard of
Mycoplasma genitalium infection causes urinary tract symptoms and is not routinely checked for in all countries.
Perineoplasty
The perineoplasty procedure is used to either tighten, loosen or cosmetically augment the perineal area between the anus and the vaginal opening.
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.
Genital herpes in pregnancy
The risk of transmission to your baby depends on the circumstances regarding your own infection. Get the facts.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Sexually transmitted infections are bacterial, fungal, parasitic or viral infections that are passed on to another person through sexual activity. The actual definition of an STI is strict, but many microbes can be passed on during sex regardless of if they are officially classified as an STI.
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is a virus that can - but doesn't always - cause changes to the cells on the cervix, which can lead to cervical cancer. Screening is in place, with improvements to testing the blood of males and females with HPV in the future for detection and prevention of HPV-related
Genital herpes – herpes simplex virus (HSV1 and HSV2)
Genital herpes is for life, but it isn't a life sentence. Find out how to manage genital herpes and get on with your life by supporting your immune system, managing your stress levels, and using supplements and meds to your advantage.
Understanding and treating gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a common STI that often causes no symptoms: signs by site, testing, the antibiotic treatment, and what happens if it's left untreated.
Understanding and managing HIV
HIV is now a manageable long-term condition: symptoms, transmission, testing, PrEP and PEP, treatment, and what U=U means.
Understanding and treating chlamydia
Chlamydia is a common, curable STI that usually causes no symptoms: what to watch for, how it's treated, and how to recover afterwards.
Causes of vaginitis or vaginosis
Vaginitis and vaginosis have many possible causes, from BV and yeast to STIs and skin conditions – a guide to telling them apart.
Trichomonas vaginalis (trich, trichomoniasis)
Trichomoniasis (trich) is the world's most common curable STI – how to spot it, how it's treated, and how it affects your vaginal microbiome.
Yeast, BV or something else? A symptom checker
Itchy, fishy, sore or just not right? How to tell yeast from BV - and the three other things it could be.
Is BV sexually transmitted? What the research shows
BV can be sexually transmitted, and treating a male partner nearly halved BV recurrence in a 2025 trial.
Why BV leaves you wide open for STIs
BV strips out the protective bacteria that defend your vagina, and research links it to a higher risk of catching STIs - here is why.