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If you’ve ever had a yeast infection, you know the drill: Try an over-the-counter product and, if that fails, head to the doctor for some antibiotics. That’s all well and good — but it does nothing to stop the next … More
Yeast infections are one of the most common (and annoying) problems to get “down there.” But what many people don’t know is that yeast is actually already part of the vagina’s natural environment, part of the balance that keeps your … More
I suppose I should have made the connection before between yeast infections and probiotics, but it hadn’t occurred to me until recently, when I came upon http://www.mycandidayeastsupport.com, that the two were related. Aha — add yeast infection prevention to the approximately … More
When you write about health, friends (who assume you know what you’re talking about) come out of the woodwork with some interesting questions. One that’s come up on multiple occasions, from several friends, is: Is dipping tampons in yogurt a safe way to treat yeast infections? Mostly, this question is popular amongst ladies who like to a) save money and b) keep things natural down there. (Monistat is not only expensive, but it’s also full of chemicals that will be–excuse my French–all up in your vagina for a long time.) More
One of the weird things about sex-ed, at least as I remember it, is that there’s a lot of focus on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) but nothing on other common infections that can hit your lady parts. If you’re experiencing symptoms—like vaginal itching, weird discharge, pain when peeing or pain during sex—that you’re just sure are the clap, don’t panic: These are also the symptoms associated with very common and very treatable ills like urinary tract infections, yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis or vaginitus. Here’s a quick guide to those things other than an STI that could be causing you problems down there … [I had a graphic designer friend who designed boxes for a pubic hair dye company, whose slogan was "For the Hair ... Down There.' This has since become my favorite euphemism for female genitalia ...] More
Don’t Boo the Moo Just Yet – How to know if you’re really lactose intolerant. (Everyday Health)
Scratch That Itch – Five all-natural remedies for those always unwelcome yeast infections. (Organic Authority)
Losing Is Winning – Can certain vitamins really help you shed unwanted pounds? (That’s Fit) More
Hey, Blisstree reader! Check out this cheeky new post we just published – Rear-View Mirror: 10 Things We Women Stick Up Our Butts. In a follow-up to our recent girly post Vagina Monologue: 10 Things We Shove All Up In … More
We women think we know everything about “down there” – who has more experience in that area than us, right? But even we were surprised by some of the expert tips from WebMD – here are 10 things you should … More
How much do you really know about health? You might think you know all the ins and outs of staying healthy, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will tell you how good your knowledge really is. Answer our question, below, … More
