Tag: vagina
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Can Probiotics Help With Thrush?
Are you feeling itchy down there? You’re not alone! Vaginal thrush, also known as candidiasis, is a common fungal infection that affects about 70% of women worldwide every year1, with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) affecting up to 5% of women.2 But don’t let the ick factor get you down – there’s no need to suffer…
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Why You Should Think Again Before Putting A Yoni Egg In Your Vagina
Would you believe that since the start of February Google searches for ‘Yoni Eggs’ have increased by 9300%. Yoni egg, jade egg, or love egg – are names of the egg-shaped crystals that women are placing inside their vaginas, on the promise that it will strengthen the pelvic floor, enhance sexual pleasure, balance hormones, as…
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Self-Care: How To Manage Vaginal Dryness and Uplift Your Confidence
Vaginal dryness can happen at any age and for various reasons. We all know that our vagina is a self-cleaning organ that lubricates itself naturally. But what happens when it fails at its job? When things begin to dry up, and you’re suddenly dry down there? The condition can cause unnecessary discomfort (feelings of…
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How Does Aging Affect Your Vagina?
Aging is inevitable. What’s more, it’s not just wrinkles that we have to worry about. In fact, just like the rest of your body, our vagina also ages, and it’s not always a pleasant experience. Thankfully, there are ways to address aging in all these respects. Here’s what you need to know and what you…
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5 Ways To A Happier and Healthier Vagina in 2021
We pay a lot of attention to our exterior beauty and our longevity, but with all the hormonal changes women go through, we should take care of our vagina too. Here’s a quick guide to vaginal health in the coming year. Vaginal Health Hacks For 2021 1. Don’t steam it As trendy as steaming is,…
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Vaginal Steaming & Other Things Your Vagina Really Doesn’t Need
This past week, a 62-year-old Canadian woman was left with severe second-degree burns on her genitals after steaming her vagina. According to the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, which detailed the entire ordeal, the woman had seen a traditional Chinese doctor who had then advised her to steam her vagina at her home. Suffering…
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Are Organic Tampons The Best Choice For Women’s Health?
The word organic has become synonymous with good health, especially when it comes to food produce and beauty products. That said, women are increasingly on the hunt for healthier, feminine hygiene products, including organic tampons. But are they really healthier and worth the additional price? Following in the footsteps of brands such as Cora and Seventh…
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Foods Best For Vaginal Health: Feed Your Flower
The right foods can affect every organ in our bodies – and that includes our vaginas, be it by spicing up our sex life or reducing the risk for a urinary tract infection. And while many women associate cranberry juice as the best food to ensure vaginal health, there are other foods that can provide…
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Yeast Infection: How It Happens And How To Avoid It
A healthy vagina contains both bacterial and yeast cells. However, when the balance of these two compounds shifts, it can potentially cause an infection. Although embarrassing, a vaginal yeast infection is incredibly common. It is so common that nearly three-quarters of all women will experience one at some point in their lives. Yeast infections outside the…
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Vaginoplasty And Labiaplasty: What You Should Know
Vaginoplasty and labiaplasty are procedures can surgically tighten the vagina, and resize and reshape the labia, respectively. They can be performed together or independently, depending on personal requirements. At this point it is important to distinguish between the vagina, which is the muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body,…