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Discharge Color Meaning: What's Normal?

Learn what discharge color meaning for your health with our detailed guide. We explore yellow, pink, white, gray, and more discharge colors in our comprehensive guide to vaginal discharge colors.

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Navigating Perimenopause and Yeast Infections

Discover why perimenopause increases the risk of yeast infections and how hormonal changes impact vaginal health. Learn prevention tips and treatment options to stay comfortable and confident.

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Can STDs Cause Infertility? What You Should Know

Can STDs cause infertility? Learn how untreated sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia and gonorrhea can impact female fertility, and how to protect your reproductive health.

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Vaginal Changes During Pregnancy: What To Expect

Curious about vaginal changes during early pregnancy? Here are shifts to expect with your vaginal microbiome when you’re expecting.

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Webinar: Experts Discuss the Vaginal Microbiome, UTIs, and the Pelvic Floor

Listen to a conversation between vaginal health experts on the fundamentals of vaginal health, including causes, symptoms, testing, and treatments.

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Why Vaginal Odor Changes During Menopause

Learn why vaginal odor may change during menopause and when to see a healthcare provider.

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What Does a Yeast Infection Look Like?

From what a yeast infection looks like to how it feels, we break down everything you need to know about the signs and symptoms of yeast infections, including pictures, visual guides and detailed descriptions to help you identify them.

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Evvy Reviews: How One Evvy Test Proved Not Every Itch Is A Yeast Infection

Christine struggled with what she thought were chronic "yeast infections" for nearly half her life. Learn how an Evvy test helped her get to the root cause of her discomfort.

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9 Black Women Who Moved Healthcare Forward Throughout History

Read about nine incredible women who dedicated their careers to advancing medicine, science, and improving the lives of others.

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Vaginal Biofilm: Is It the Cause of Recurring BV or Yeast Infections?

We break down the existing research on biofilms, how they’re related to recurring BV and yeast infections, and what you can do to get rid of them.

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Vestibulodynia: Understanding Pain at the Entrance of the Vagina

Learn about the symptoms, causes, and risk factors for vestibulodynia, chronic pain that can be felt at and around the entrance (vestibule) of your vagina.

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Why & How We Built Clinical Care with Evvy

A letter from Evvy's co-founders on the launch of our first-of-its-kind vaginal healthcare platform

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Can Shaving Pubic Hair Cause Yeast Infections?

From having hair to going bare down there, we explore how pubic hair & grooming methods impact the vaginal microbiome & may contribute to yeast infections.

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Understanding Cytolytic Vaginosis (CV): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Discover key details about Cytolytic Vaginosis (CV), including symptoms, causes, and management strategies for this condition. Read on to learn more.

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The Best Products for Vaginal Health According to Dr. Jill Krapf

Discover the best products for vaginal health, recommended by vulvovaginal specialist Dr. Jill Krapf, MD, along with tips for maintaining vaginal health.

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I’m a Women’s Health Writer With an MPH: Here’s What I Think Sex Ed Should Look Like in 2023

Here's why we deserve comprehensive deserve sex ed throughout our lives, not just in high school.

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Anal to Vaginal Infection Risks: Can Anal Sex Affect the Vaginal Microbiome?

We break down the research on anal sex and vaginal infections, and what you can do to have a stress-free experience with backdoor play.

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Yeast Infection vs Herpes: Key Differences and Information

Explore the differences between yeast infection and herpes, including symptoms, treatment options, and tips for management.

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What's Causing Itching & Irritation "Down There": Your Vagina or Vulva?

Irritation “down there”? It might not be your vagina. Read our article to learn more about how to tell when your discomfort is vaginal vs vulvar.

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Gut Microbiome: What Is It and Why It Matters

Our Senior Scientist introduces the gut microbiome, explains the causes of gut dysbiosis, and shares tips on keeping the gut microbiome healthy!

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The Gut-Vagina Axis: Is There a Relationship Between Your Gut and Your Vaginal Microbiome?

Learn about the gut-vagina axis and how your gut health could affect your vaginal microbiome.

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Is Lactobacillus Iners Helping or Harming Your Microbiome?

Curious about Lactobacillus iners? Find out if this tricky bacteria is helping your vaginal health or contributing to problems.

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A Guide to Vaginal Testing Methods

What are the different vaginal testing types available, what can they tell you, & where do you get them? Learn the pros and cons of the methods used today.

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Is Daily Vaginal Discharge Normal?

What is "normal" discharge and how does it change throughout the month? Explore the role of daily vaginal discharge and what to look for down there.

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Why Do We Call the Vagina Everything but “Vagina”?

Why do so few people use the word "vagina" to refer to a vagina? We explore the history and censorship of the word and explain why using the term "vagina" is more important than you'd think.

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Can Oral Sex Cause a Yeast Infection or BV?

Discover if oral sex can lead to a yeast infection or BV, plus understand the link between sex and vaginal health.

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Fact Check: Can Birth Control Cause BV?

Learn if birth control can cause BV, understand the role of estrogen in the vaginal microbiome, and discover the link between contraceptives and BV frequency.

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