Fermented foods for the gut and vagina
A range of fermented foods that contribute to your good intestinal (and vaginal) flora when eaten.
Am I allergic to milk kefir?
A woman is concerned she is allergic to milk kefir - what should she do?
Study: the impact of freezing techniques on lactobacilli survival rates
Can you freeze probiotic bacteria? We find out using a study from food science.
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 can’t find a nylon strainer for my kefir. What do I do?
Alternatives for nylon strainers to strain milk kefir grains.
What’s the difference between milk kefir and regular yoghurt?
Yoghurt is different to milk kefir in two key ways: bacteria number and species variety.
Can I buy milk kefir from a shop?
Milk kefir from the shop or milk kefir made at home? We discuss.
How to make yoghurt with your vaginal bacteria
Genius makes yoghurt out of her vaginal secretions.
Dairy-free milk kefir ferments
You can also make milk kefir with soy, coconut and almond milk, but you must give it some time in cow's milk every few weeks.
What are milk kefir grains?
A rundown of what milk kefir grains are and how we use them to help support a healthy vaginal microbiome.
How to take care of your milk kefir
Learn how to take care of your milk kefir grains and get the most out of them every day. Clear instructions and FAQs.
How to make sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is a method of filling your gut up with good germs, then make their way to your vag, keeping it healthy.