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Tips and thoughts

Boric acid suppositories side effects: what's normal, what isn't, and gentler options

Boric acid suppositories side effects: what's normal, what isn't, and gentler options

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 20, 2026

Burning, watery or gritty discharge, redness: which boric acid side effects are normal, the safety rules that matter (never swallow it, not in pregnancy), boric acid and sex or your...

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Should you pee after sex? What it does, what it doesn't, and what burning or cloudy pee means

Should you pee after sex? What it does, what it doesn't, and what burning or cloudy pee means

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 20, 2026

What peeing after sex does for UTI risk (less than most people think), why it doesn't prevent pregnancy, and what burning, cloudy pee or not being able to go means.

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UTI after sex: why it happens, and why it feels like your partner is giving it to you

UTI after sex: why it happens, and why it feels like your partner is giving it to you

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 20, 2026

Why you get a UTI from sex, whether a partner can share UTI-causing bacteria, honeymoon cystitis, and the habits and products that help.

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Itching after your period: pads, pH, and when it's yeast or BV

Itching after your period: pads, pH, and when it's yeast or BV

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 20, 2026

Itching after your period is usually pads, moisture, a pH shift from menstrual blood and low estrogen, not infection. How to tell irritation from yeast or BV, and what helps.

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K-Y Jelly vs. Astroglide: ingredients, osmolality, and gentler alternatives

K-Y Jelly vs. Astroglide: ingredients, osmolality, and gentler alternatives

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 20, 2026

K-Y Jelly and Astroglide side by side: what's in each, what a 2012 lab study measured for osmolality and Lactobacillus, common side effects, and what to look for in a...

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Hyaluronic acid for vaginal dryness: suppositories, gels, and how they compare to estrogen

Hyaluronic acid for vaginal dryness: suppositories, gels, and how they compare to estrogen

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 20, 2026

Hyaluronic acid gels and suppositories relieve vaginal dryness without hormones. How they work, how they compare to vaginal estrogen in trials, side effects, and what to check on the label.

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Vaginal dryness while breastfeeding: why it happens postpartum and what helps

Vaginal dryness while breastfeeding: why it happens postpartum and what helps

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 20, 2026

Breastfeeding keeps estrogen low, which thins vaginal tissue and cuts natural lubrication. Why postpartum dryness happens, what helps, how to choose a lube, and what our breastfeeding tester measured.

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Vaginal dryness after your period (and before it): why it happens and what helps

Vaginal dryness after your period (and before it): why it happens and what helps

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 20, 2026

Dry or itchy after your period? Menstrual blood (around pH 7.4) pushes vaginal pH up while estrogen is at its lowest. Why it happens, why you may also feel dry...

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Best lube for menopause dryness: what to look for, and what our 56+ tester measured

Best lube for menopause dryness: what to look for, and what our 56+ tester measured

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 20, 2026

After menopause the vaginal lining is thinner and pH runs higher, so lube osmolality and pH matter more than ever. What to look for in a menopause lubricant, why oils...

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New wipegel formula

New wipegel formula

By Zakaria El benna Oct 20, 2026

Our Wipegel is now scent-free. Here is why it's good news. Why the change? We are switching to include more ingredients & components made in the USA.  In Wipegel, we...

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Why are workout clothes so smelly even after washing?

Why are workout clothes so smelly even after washing?

By Zakaria El benna Oct 20, 2026

Every fitness enthusiast has faced the mystery: gym clothes that stink, even after a thorough wash. Is Polyester To Blame?  Polyester wicks sweat away from the body, moving it to...

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What does BV smell like? Fishy vs sour vs metallic, and what each smell means

What does BV smell like? Fishy vs sour vs metallic, and what each smell means

By Anastasia VISOTSKY Oct 20, 2026

BV smells fishy, and the smell is usually strongest after sex or around your period. How it differs from a normal sour smell, yeast and trich, why most BV has...

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