#Askevvy Contributor

Olivia Cassano

Olivia is a journalist-turned-content-strategist with a keen interest in how (great) copy can shape brand identity and drive growth — whether that’s copywriting, editorial or SEO.

She has a decade of experience in digital lifestyle media and femtech, with a specialization in reproductive health, sex, and relationships.

#AskEvvy Articles by Olivia Cassano

An up close black and white photo of fungi as a representation of fungi after sex

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Can You Get A Yeast Infection After Sex?

Yeast infection after sex is a common concern. Although sex itself doesn’t directly cause a yeast infection, it can increase the risk of one developing one.

Close-up of a purple/blue microbe that is causing the vagina to smell

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Why Does My Vagina Smell?

Concerned about why your vagina smells? Learn the common causes of vaginal odor and effective ways to manage it.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

How Do You Know if You Have BV?

Other conditions can cause similar symptoms to bacterial vaginosis. So how do you know if you have BV? Learn how to know if you have BV, plus how to treat it.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Why Do I Keep Getting BV?

One of the most common questions from the Evvy community is “Why do I keep getting BV?” Learn more about why your BV keeps coming back.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

How to Stop Discharge Every Day

If you’re wondering how to stop discharge every day, the short answer is that you can’t. Keep reading to learn more about why discharge is normal, and how to spot unhealthy discharge.

a close up photo of a colored gradient of a vaginal pH test

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What Is a Vaginal pH Test?

Learn more about vaginal pH tests, how they work, how they differ from a vaginal microbiome test, and whether you should bother taking one.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Gardnerella Vaginalis Treatment

If you have symptoms, Gardnerella vaginalis can be treated with antibiotics. Learn about treatment and prevention for Gardnerella vaginalis.

A macro image of candida - a bacteria responsible for yeast infection

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

How to Tell if You Have a Yeast Infection

From thick, clumpy white discharge to itching and an uncomfortable burning sensation, here’s how to tell if you have a yeast infection.

a close-up photo of red and white microbes in the vaginal microbiome some of which can influence your likelihood of viral STIs

Vaginal Microbiome 101

What Is the Link Between the Vaginal Microbiome and STIs?

The health of the vaginal microbiome has been linked to fertility issues, pregnancy outcomes, your risk of developing certain cancers, and even your likelihood of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Vaginal Microbiome 101

Guide to Managing and Treating Prevotella Bivia

Struggling with Prevotella bivia? Discover treatment options, symptoms, and how to take control of your vaginal health.

A macro photo of lactobacillli – the protective bacteria. Here, there is too much lactobacilli causing the infection – vaginal lactobacillosis

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What Is Lactobacillosis?

So what happens when lactobacilli go rogue and become the cause of an infection? Yes, you can have too much of a good thing, and it’s called vaginal lactobacillosis (VL).

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Does the Candida Diet Work?

Find out if the candida diet works to treat Candida overgrowth, prevent yeast infections & improve overall vaginal health by cutting out sugar.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Is Douching Safe?

Learn whether douching is safe & why it can be harmful to vaginal health. Understand the risks of douching and how it affects your body's cleaning process.

a close-up photo of a bottle of coconut oil used for vaginal dryness

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

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.

A woman using hyaluronic acid for skincare which can also be used for vaginal dryness.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Can I Use Hyaluronic Acid for Vaginal Dryness?

Hyaluronic acid offers relief for vaginal dryness, providing a gentle, hormone-free alternative for genitourinary syndrome of menopause.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Treating Yeast Infections and BV at Home: What Really Works

Explore safe, natural home remedies to relieve yeast infection and BV symptoms in women—discover what works, how to use it, and when to seek medical help.

A close-up image of BV bacteria and a blue yeast co-infecting at the same time

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

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.

Sex & Relationships

BV Treatment for Men: Understanding Male Partner Treatment

Learn about BV treatment for men, the role men play in bacterial vaginosis transmission, and how it affects their female partners during sexual activity.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What Is HPV? Causes, Symptoms, and How You Get It

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common STI. There are hundreds of different types of HPV, most of which are harmless and won't cause any issues.

Image of a person with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) while pregnant

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

What Happens if You Get an STD While Pregnant?

Learn what happens if you get an STD while pregnant, how to treat it, and how to protect yourself and your baby with timely testing and treatment options.

a woman telling her partner she has an STD

Sex & Relationships

How to Tell Your Partner You Have an STD

Talking to your partner about STDs can feel scary. Learn how to tell your partner you have an STD with our tips on how to navigate these conversations.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Vaginal Estrogen: Everything You Need to Know

Discover how vaginal estrogen can alleviate menopause symptoms like vaginal dryness, painful sex, and frequent UTIs, improving comfort and quality of life.

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Clindamycin for BV: What You Need to Know

The first line of treatment is often clindamycin for bacterial vaginosis (BV). In this article, we break down everything you need to know on clindamycin for BV.

Ureaplasma including Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum bacteria

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Understanding Ureaplasma: Symptoms and Treatment

Evvy's Senior Scientist explains what we know about Ureaplasma, including symptoms, treatment options, and where the science stands.