Always Wash New Underwear Before Wearing And 9 Other Ways To Prevent Vaginal Infections
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Julia Austin
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Get plenty of probiotics
Your vagina, like your gut, relies on a specific and delicate balance of good bacteria in order to flourish. Most times when something goes wrong with your vagina from BV to a UTI, a disruption of this bacteria is to blame. Our diets don’t do us many favors in this area, but taking probiotic supplements can help. And there are certain foods that are high in probiotics, like yogurt, kombucha, and pickled items such as kimchi or simple pickles. There are a number of foods that are high in probiotics. And don’t forget to be diligent about taking these when taking antibiotics to offset the side effects.
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