What are the common causes of Vulvar Irritation?
While occasional itching might not be cause for concern if the itching becomes severe or lasts more than a week, you have unusual discharge, and are dealing with skin changes like bumps, lumps, or sores, you should see a doctor immediately.
This is How Semaglutide aka Ozempic Affects Your Vulva
Semaglutide (commonly referred to as Ozempic) is one well-known name brand of Semaglutide drug. Semaglutide is a wonder drug to many, helping many lose weight and maintain it. But there...
The Wrong Reasons to Use Boric Acid Suppositories
Boric acid suppositories have numerous vaginal health benefits. But, it is not a magical remedy that takes care of all potential vaginal health issues. There are a lot of social media videos going around about why to use boric acid. A lot of these are wrong, including:
Yeast Infections and Your Sex Life
While yeast infections are not sexually transmitted infections (STIs), sexual partners can pass them through penetrative and oral sex. To minimize the risk of vaginal yeast infections during penetrative sex, use condoms or other barrier methods to prevent passing on the infection. Additionally, some hygiene practices can prevent yeast infections, such as peeing and washing the vaginal area after sex.
Vaginal Suppository: Everything you need to know
Vaginal suppositories are medications that are inserted into the vagina with an applicator or clean hands. They are inserted vaginally because that helps them absorb and melt inside to release the medication faster and more efficiently. Vaginal suppositories help improve the pH balance in the vagina to keep the vaginal environment healthy.
Vaginitis: What is it? What causes it? How is it treated?
Vaginitis covers many different disorders that cause inflammation in the vaginal area. These conditions can lead to changes in discharge, pain, and itchiness. Vaginitis is often caused by infections from yeast or virus, and imbalances in vaginal bacteria.
Is BV an STI?
BV or bacterial vaginosis is a common bacterial infection that causes unusual vaginal discharge with a fishy odor. BV can be transmitted via sexual activity. But is it an STI? This article will discuss what BV is, whether or not it is an STI, and how it can be treated and prevented.
Vaginal Probiotics: What are they, what do they do and do all women need them?
The body makes thousands of microorganisms, including good bacteria, that help maintain pH balance and health. Probiotics are live microorganisms isolated from humans and cultured in a lab for supplements....
The Latest in Yeast Infection Treatment and Prevention
Yeast infections occur mainly in women who are menstruating (having monthly periods). They are less common in postmenopausal women who do not use estrogen-containing hormone therapy and they are rare in girls who have not yet started menstruating.
Should You Use Antibacterial Soap? And Should You Use It On Your V?
Confused about whether you should use antibacterial soap to clean your vulva? In this comprehensive blog post, certified OB/GYN explains why antibacterial soap may not be the best choice. Discover the potential risks and learn about the importance of maintaining a healthy vulva with gentle and effective alternatives like Kushae's vulva care products.
The Secret is Out: Hot Girl Summer is All About Taking Care of Your Vulva
As the temperature rises outside, so does your risk of getting a yeast infection because yeast infections love moisture. That wet bathing suit that you stayed too long in, that extra sweat between your legs, or the
9 Home Remedies For Yeast Infections
Vaginal yeast infection or vulvovaginal candidiasis is a common fungal infection that affects 3 out of 4 women at some point in their life. This fungal infection is often the...
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