Atrophic vaginitis (genitourinary syndrome of menopause, GSM)
Atrophic vaginitis (GSM) is dryness and soreness from falling oestrogen: moisturisers, botanicals, pelvic floor work and hormonal options that help.
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.
Do or don’t? Douching in BV, AV and yeast infections
Whether douching helps or harms depends entirely on what is already living in your vagina – here is when to skip it and when it has a place.

