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Dealing with Infections(45 articles)

Find real, honest, and evidence-backed answers on how to deal with common vaginal infections and what actually works.

Does Drinking Cranberry Juice Help for UTIs?

Does Drinking Cranberry Juice Help for UTIs?

Is drinking cranberry juice enough the keep UTIs at bay? Find out what the science says about cranberry juice and what might be a better substitute.

Does Drinking Cranberry Juice Help for UTIs?

Does Drinking Cranberry Juice Help for UTIs?

Is drinking cranberry juice enough the keep UTIs at bay? Find out what the science says about cranberry juice and what might be a better substitute.

Diet & Nutrition(5 articles)

Learn about all the different ways your gut health affects your hormone balance, vaginal microbiome, and overall well-being.

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Does Sugar Cause Yeast Infections?

Sugar doesn't directly cause yeast infections, but a high-sugar diet does impact your vaginal health and may be a contributing factor.

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Does Sugar Cause Yeast Infections?

Sugar doesn't directly cause yeast infections, but a high-sugar diet does impact your vaginal health and may be a contributing factor.

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How to Lose Weight with PCOS: 6 Strategies

Managing your weight with PCOS can be a tough challenge until you find the right combination of lifestyle changes that will work for you. Learn more here.

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How to Lose Weight with PCOS: 6 Strategies

Managing your weight with PCOS can be a tough challenge until you find the right combination of lifestyle changes that will work for you. Learn more here.

Understand the Terms

Explore our comprehensive medical glossary to decode health terminology and feel confident navigating your wellness journey.

  • 16S rRNA sequencing

    A molecular technique that identifies bacterial species in a sample by reading their genetic fingerprint.

  • Abdominal fat (belly fat)

    Fat stored around your midsection that can increase health risks when excessive, especially visceral fat around organs

  • Abdominal pain

    An uncomfortable cramping or aching feeling anywhere in your belly between your chest and pelvis

  • Abnormal discharge

    Vaginal fluid that looks, smells, or feels different from what's normal for you.

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  • Absorption

    The process by which your body takes in nutrients from food through your digestive tract

  • Acid reflux (heartburn)

    When stomach acid flows back up into your esophagus, causing that uncomfortable burning sensation

  • Acidic

    Having a pH below 7; a healthy vaginal pH is between 3.8 and 4.5.

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  • Acne vulgaris / Hormonal acne

    Breakouts triggered by hormonal shifts that cause your skin to produce excess oil and clog pores.

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Dating(7 articles)

Understand how to communicate your concerns, navigate intimacy, and feel confident in your skin.

Fertility(2 articles)

Discover how small everyday habits affect your fertility and what you can do to support it.

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Can BV cause infertility?

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can lead to infertility if left untreated. Learn how BV affects vaginal health, fertility, and pregnancy outcomes, and discover preventative measures to protect your reproductive health.
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Can BV cause infertility?

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can lead to infertility if left untreated. Learn how BV affects vaginal health, fertility, and pregnancy outcomes, and discover preventative measures to protect your reproductive health.

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Ingredients & Supplements(10 articles)

Breaking down which ingredients and supplements actually support the vaginal microbiome and pH balance.

Chlorophyll Benefits for Women: What to Know

Chlorophyll Benefits for Women: What to Know

TikTok is full of fads, trends, and not-so-good advice. And if you have been swiping through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen chlorophyll mentioned at least once, if not more.
Chlorophyll Benefits for Women: What to Know

Chlorophyll Benefits for Women: What to Know

TikTok is full of fads, trends, and not-so-good advice. And if you have been swiping through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen chlorophyll mentioned at least once, if not more.

Vaginal Health(32 articles)

All about the complex science behind vaginal health explained in a simple and judgment-free way.

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Vaginal Discharge Color Meaning: What is Normal?

Vaginal discharge is one way your vagina keeps itself clean and healthy, but a sudden change in discharge color, smell, or texture may signify an infection.
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Vaginal Discharge Color Meaning: What is Normal?

Vaginal discharge is one way your vagina keeps itself clean and healthy, but a sudden change in discharge color, smell, or texture may signify an infection.

Meet Our Experts

Our content is created and reviewed by leading healthcare professionals, researchers, and wellness experts.

Daniella Levy

CEO & Co‑Founder, Happy V

Hans Graubard

COO & Co‑Founder, Happy V

Dr. Jessica A. Younes

Scientific Director, International Probiotics Association (since 2018)

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Registered Dietitian

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Daniella Levy

CEO & Co‑Founder, Happy V

Hans Graubard

COO & Co‑Founder, Happy V

Dr. Jessica A. Younes

Scientific Director, International Probiotics Association (since 2018)

Lenia Lopez

Registered Dietitian

Liz Breen

Copy editor

Wellness & Mindset(2 articles)

Holistic approaches to mental and emotional wellbeing. Explore mindfulness, stress management, and self-care practices.

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Can Stress Cause UTIs? Here's What Science Says

Stress can increase the risk of getting urinary tract infections (as if we didn’t have enough to worry about). Learn how to spot stress-related UTI symptoms.

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Can Stress Cause UTIs? Here's What Science Says

Stress can increase the risk of getting urinary tract infections (as if we didn’t have enough to worry about). Learn how to spot stress-related UTI symptoms.

Expert Interviews(4 articles)

Fighting misinformation and stigma surrounding women's health one conversation at a time.

Life Journey(11 articles)

From puberty to menopause and everything in between, how life's major chapters shape and change your vaginal health.

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What Are the 34 Symptoms of Perimenopause?

Knowing the symptoms is the first step to being proactive! You don't have to suffer in silence, learn how each symptoms can affect your personal life, why that happens, and...

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What Are the 34 Symptoms of Perimenopause?

Knowing the symptoms is the first step to being proactive! You don't have to suffer in silence, learn how each symptoms can affect your personal life, why that happens, and...