10 Tips on How to Avoid Yeast Infections

Wear cotton underwear instead of other material. Or you could also choose underwear with a cotton panel at the crotch. You should avoid wearing tight pants or shorts. Looser garments will keep your genital area refreshed and “airy,” avoiding moisture. Avoid wearing synthetic or nylon pantyhose. If you must wear them, it is preferable to …

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Vaginal Hygiene: 5 Interesting Facts about Vaginal Odor and Infections

Most women experience at least once in their lifetime a vaginal infection. Vaginal infections as well as vaginal odor are two very common conditions which are closely related to the pH balance of the genital area. Here are some facts about your vaginal hygiene and health: Vaginal odor is not usually caused by poor hygiene: …

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Recurring Yeast Infection and Ways to Prevent Them

          How do you prevent a recurring yeast infection? The main way a yeast infection is created is when the population of yeast in the vagina has greatly increased. Candida is a type of yeast fungus that lives within the vagina but in small numbers. If those numbers increase, an infection …

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What Causes a Yeast Infection, Exactly?

Yeast infections (or vulvovaginal candidiasis, to use the medical term) occur when the vagina has an excess of the yeast fungus candida. Small populations of candida live naturally in the gastrointestinal tract and other warm, moist areas of the body. Up to 3 in 4 women experience a vaginal yeast infection at least once in …

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