#Askevvy Contributor

Dana Alloy

Dana Alloy is dedicated to transforming lives through female-specific research and technology and utilize my scientific and business backgrounds to advance innovation in this area. Recognizing the urgent need for female-specific health solutions, she completed a research degree in Women's Health at the University College of London where she focused on menstrual health (both diagnostics and tracking) as well as reproductive health disorders.

Dana works with companies across the FemTech and digital health industries, translating complex scientific research to inform product development, user experience, and communication strategies.

#AskEvvy Articles by Dana Alloy

Menopause

Menopause and UTIs: What’s the Link?

: Can menopause increase the risk of UTI? In this guide, we'll discuss the link between menopause and UTIs, and offer effective prevention strategies.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Fact Check: Do Period Products Affect Vaginal Health?

We look at how period products affect the vaginal microbiome and fact-check the available evidence on whether period products can be harmful to your vaginal health.

Sex & Relationships

Why Does Sex Hurt? 10 Causes of Painful Sex

Struggling with painful sex? Discover the top 10 causes, from vaginal dryness to lichen sclerosus, and learn how to find relief and enjoy intimacy again.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Learn about vulvar lichen sclerosus, including what causes it, symptoms to watch for, and effective treatment options.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Understanding Vulvar Lichen Planus

Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatments of vulvar lichen planus, a chronic skin condition affecting the vulva.

tipped over bottle of antibiotics that can cause yeast infections

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Understanding Antibiotics and Yeast Infections

Learn how antibiotics can cause yeast infections, which types are most risky, and prevention strategies to stay healthy.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Side Effects of Using Feminine Wash: Here’s What You Need To Know

Many women use washes, wipes, and douches to care for their vaginal health, but do these products actually cause more harm than good? Learn more.

Menopause

Vaginal Dryness During Menopause: Treatment Options

Learn about effective treatments for vaginal dryness during menopause, along with expert tips to alleviate this common symptom.

Sex & Relationships

Fact Check: Can Condoms Cause BV or Yeast Infections?

Condoms are staples of safe, satisfying sex, known to protect against STIs. But can they be a trigger for vaginal infections? Read the article to find out.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

7 Reasons Why Your Vaginal Infection Won’t Go Away

From biofilms to menopause, there are many reasons why your vaginal infections may be coming back or—equally as frustrating—not ever going away in the first place.

white and brown clumps representing the difference between bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections

Vaginal Microbiome 101

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) vs Yeast Infection: Key Differences

Discover the distinctions between BV and yeast infections, including symptoms and treatments, to better manage your vaginal health.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Can STIs Cause PID?

Curious if an STI can cause PID? Learn about the link between STIs and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and how to protect your health.

Vaginal Microbiome 101

What Is a Yeast Infection? The Ultimate Guide

What is a vaginal yeast infection? Discover symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment in our ultimate guide to yeast infections.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

How to Tell Whether Your Vaginal Infection Is Due to Hormones

How can you tell whether your vaginal itchiness is due to a shift in hormone levels or something else? Read our expert guide.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What Is Vulvodynia? Causes, Symptoms, and More

Experiencing pain in and around the vulva but can't determine a cause? Learn what vulvodynia is, its causes, symptoms, and more in this comprehensive guide.

Sex & Relationships

How to Talk to Your Partner About Vaginal Infections

If you feel like talking to your partner about vaginal infections feels scary, we get it and we're here for you with tips on how to navigate these conversations.

Vaginal Microbiome 101

Why Do I Keep Getting UTIs? How Your Vaginal Microbiome Might Play a Role

Tired of recurring UTIs? Discover if your vaginal microbiome is the cause and learn how to manage and prevent frequent infections.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What Mimics a Yeast Infection? 8 Common Conditions

What mimics a yeast infection? Learn about common conditions often mistaken for a yeast infection and how to differentiate them.

group of people after sex with thrown off pH balance

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Why Is My pH Balance off After Sex?

Discover how sexual activity can cause your pH balance to be off after sex, affecting your vaginal microbiome and increasing the risk of infections.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Vaginal pH: What It Means and Why It Matters to Your Health

Learn about the role of your vaginal pH on your overall health and how to maintain pH balance to protect yourself from possible infections.