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Can You Use Coconut Oil for Vaginal Dryness?
Vaginal dryness is a frustratingly common condition. Although it's most common in menopause, it can affect women at any age and can be uncomfortable to deal with. While there are plenty of tried-and-tested treatments, many people turn to home remedies, like coconut oil for vaginal dryness, as an alternative to over-the-counter products or prescription options.
Can You Get BV and a Yeast Infection at the Same Time?
BV and yeast infections at the same time are usually nothing more than a nuisance, but they can sometimes cause further complications if left untreated, so it's important to understand the difference between them, why they occur, and how to treat them.
What Is HPV and How Do You Get It?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are hundreds of different types of HPV, most of which are harmless and won't cause any issues. Some strains of HPV, however, can cause genital warts and different types of cancer. Read this article to learn about the causes of HPV, and what you can do about it.
How to Choose a Vaginal Microbiome Test
The vaginal microbiome has been getting more attention lately, and there are now a few different tests that you can do at home. But here's the thing: not all vaginal microbiome tests are made equal. So, we've put together a guide on what to look out for when you're looking for a vaginal microbiome test.
Race and the Vaginal Microbiome
Black women are more likely to develop bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections, and studies have shown there can be significant variations in the vaginal microbiomes of women from different racial groups. But we still don’t know enough about why this is the case, and how it’s linked to real life, tangible outcomes — this just isn’t good enough. In this article, we explore the relationship between race and the vaginal microbiome, plus what we still need to figure out.