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Discover the ins and outs of your vaginal health here, while we elucidate the scientific rationale behind our products.

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SO, LET'S TALK ABOUT BV AND THRUSH

A significant portion of women experience vaginal health concerns such as bacterial vaginosis (BV) and thrush, with approximately 75% encountering thrush at some point in their lives. 



Regrettably, discussions about vaginal health remain taboo, much like other issues pertaining to women's health. Moreover, conventional treatments, such as repeated courses of antibiotics, frequently prove ineffective in the long run.

What is bacterial vaginosis?

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Essentially, BV arises from an imbalance in vaginal bacteria, where an overgrowth of 'bad' bacteria, known as anaerobes, overwhelms the 'good' bacteria, such as lactobacillus. This imbalance leads to a bacterial infection in the vagina. It's estimated that one in three women will experience BV at some stage in their lives.

Where does BV come from?

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Using regular soap can exacerbate BV, making it essential to opt for a fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and chemical-free feminine wash. This choice aids in preserving pH balance, which not only prevents BV but also promotes overall vaginal health.

How does it spread?

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Introducing a new sexual partner or multiple partners can also disrupt the bacterial balance, but it's crucial to understand that BV is not classified as a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

What are the symptoms of BV?

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A fishy odor, particularly noticeable after sexual activity

Thin discharge, which can appear white, grey, or green

Burning sensation during urination

Irritation and/or itching

What is thrush?

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Thrush, a yeast or fungal infection, occurs when there's an overgrowth of yeast, specifically the fungus candida albicans, in the vagina. 

While this fungus typically coexists harmlessly in our bodies, it can multiply and lead to symptoms. 

Thrush is highly prevalent, with approximately 75% of women encountering it during their lifetime.

What causes thrush? How does it spread?
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Thrush can be triggered by various factors, such as hormonal fluctuations during menstruation and pregnancy, the use of certain antibiotics, incorrect wiping (back-to-front instead of front-to-back), and wearing tight synthetic pants or underwear. 

Switch antibiotics to boric acid pops to prevent thrush and switch your soap to fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and chemical-free feminine wash

Why are antibiotics ineffective for treating recurring Thrush and Bv?

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Mainly, because they’re so aggressive – antibiotics remove all the bacteria from your vagina – the bad but also the good. This means your vagina no longer has the healthy stuff (the ‘good’ fighters) and it’s left open to reinfection from the bad bacteria again.

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Many women suffer from thrush almost immediately after a course of antibiotics that have been prescribed to treat some other infection. So it’s ironic that the main treatment prescribed for recurring thrush is… you guessed it: more antibiotics. It’s a vicious cycle.

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As women, sometimes it feels like we’re on our own. Aside from prescribing more antibiotics, health professionals just don’t have all the answers for us so we continue to suffer in silence.

So, what are boric acid suppositories?

And how can they help with bv and thrush?

Boric acid is a long-standing, natural, tried and tested remedy for common vaginal infections like BV and thrush.

With few side effects and a whole lot of benefits, it might just be the solution you’ve been seeking to restore your vaginal flora, alleviate odour and find your perfect balance.

How can Boric Acid help?


Due to its weak acidity, boric acid can help gently balance the pH of the vagina, restoring it to it’s optimum levels. In technical terms, it has a bacteriostatic and fungistatic action, so it makes the vagina slightly more acidic while disrupting the fungal cell membrane.

Boric acid should never be taken orally (as it’s toxic when ingested) but it’s been used for over 100 years to treat vaginal issues, and studies have shown it to be very safe when inserted as a vaginal suppository.