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What does “balanced flora” mean, and how do I support it?

What does “balanced flora” mean, and how do I support it?

2 days ago
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Written by Brittany Thompson
Balanced vaginal flora means Lactobacillus bacteria dominate and keep pH around 3.8–4.5. That swe...
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What Is a Healthy Vaginal pH (and How to Tell If Yours Is Off)?

What Is a Healthy Vaginal pH (and How to Tell If Yours Is Off)?

13 days ago
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Written by Brittany Thompson

TL;DR

  • Healthy vaginal pH: roughly 3.8–4.5 in reproductive years.

  • Common disruptors: semen, menstrual blood, antibiotics, hormonal shifts.

  • Do: cleanse externally and gently; wear breathable fabrics; get evaluated for persistent symptoms. Don’t: douche or mask odor with fragranced sprays.

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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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