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How to test vaginal pH at home
How to accurately test your vaginal pH at home with a video.
Aunt Vadge: I think I have my first yeast infection
First yeast infection after antibiotics? It's a harmless yeast bloom - super common and very treatable. The holistic steps that work, with boric acid safety rules.
Aunt Vadge: strange vulvar itch for six weeks
Vulvar itch for weeks that no antifungal touches and cultures are negative? It's probably not an infection at all - it's dermatitis, and your treatments may be feeding it.
Evidence for using apple cider vinegar (ACV) as an antimicrobial and antifungal
We examine the evidence regarding apple cider vinegar as an antimicrobial, specifically as it relates to vaginal use for BV and other microflora imbalances.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can povidone iodine cure a yeast infection?
We discuss the role of liquid povidone-iodine in successfully treating a vulvovaginal yeast infection.
Aunt Vadge: paper cuts around my vaginal entrance
Paper-cut cracks at your vaginal entrance during sex but negative STI tests? It's not herpes - it's yeast weakening the skin plus dry friction. The two-pronged fix.
Using potassium sorbate for vaginal yeast infections/thrush
Potassium sorbate has been used to treat yeast infections in women, being a food, wine and makeup preservative, inhibiting yeasts and moulds effectively.
Aunt Vadge: why do I get a yeast infection every time I’m stressed?
Every time she gets stressed, a yeast infection flares up, but she doesn't understand why. We explain how our immune system defends us and how ongoing stress can leave us with microbe problems.
Cleaning up your diet to support healthy vaginal bacterial colonies
We look over some ways to improve your good bacterial colonies using diet.
Using dequalinium chloride (Fluomizin) to treat vaginal infections
Dequalinium chloride (Fluomizin) is an effective non-antibiotic antimicrobial used vaginally for BV, AV and yeast infections.
Comparison table – what type of bad vag do I have? (BV, AV, Trich, Yeast)
Easy reference table for determining your vaginal infection.
Aunt Vadge: my vagina itches and burns after antibiotic treatment for a sinus infection
She has brown discharge and post-antibiotic itching and burning with cuts.
Candida krusei vulvovaginal infections
C. krusei is a rare cause of vulvovaginitis, typically appearing in women who have had multiple courses of other antifungals throughout their lives.