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Can I Prevent Yeast Infections Through Underwear Choice and Moisture Control?

Can I Prevent Yeast Infections Through Underwear Choice and Moisture Control?

11 days ago
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Written by Brittany Thompson
  • Breathable underwear + quick moisture control = lower yeast risk.

  • Change out of sweaty leggings or wet swimsuits promptly; pat the external area dry.

  • Use gentle external-only cleansing; avoid douching and perfumed sprays.

  • Recurrent symptoms deserve a clinician visit.

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What’s “Normal” Discharge Color/Texture—and What Isn’t?

What’s “Normal” Discharge Color/Texture—and What Isn’t?

12 days ago
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Written by Brittany Thompson
  • Normal: clear→milky white; mild scent; texture varies during the cycle.

  • Not normal: gray/fishy (BV), thick white + itch (yeast), green/yellow frothy (trich).

  • Do: gentle external cleansing only (never inside); avoid douching; call a clinician for persistent changes.

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What’s the Difference Between the Vulva and the Vagina (and What Needs Washing)?

What’s the Difference Between the Vulva and the Vagina (and What Needs Washing)?

13 days ago
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Written by Brittany Thompson
The vulva is the external genital area (labia, clitoris, mons, perineum). The vagina is the inter...
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