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                                     I’m Not a Doctor, But I Am a Lady:                                   -Unqualified, but Helpful, Health Advice- Yeast Infections Oh, woe is the person with a vagina in which to acquire frustrating infections. And by this I mean over half the population of the planet. I recently got my first yeast infection in years, and re-experiencing the annoyance of such a thing prompted me to think, “You know what? I think it’s time for Nurse Lucy to get back in the spotlight.” Pretty much every sexually active woman will, at some point, get a yeast infection or a urinary tract infection at some point. Yes, non-sexually active women can get them as well, but the chances are greater for those ladies who are messing around down there more regularly. Most gals I’ve spoken to have had both types of common vag infection, and more than a few times. So why does this happen to us? How can we treat it? How can we stop it? Oh, and yeah, I am aware that guys read this blog- I encourage it wholeheartedly! So  dudes, don’t be all whack and grossed out and turn away from this page. If you want vagina, you should understand vagina. Your lady will love and respect you more if you are aware of what’s going on in her lady parts. So go and peel that girl a clove of garlic. Why? Read on, buddy… Alright, let’s start with yeast (UTIs on another day…). Yeast infections occur when there is an over abundance of yeast fungus growing inside your vagina. Yes, yeast, like in bread and beer. YIs usually start out with an itchy feeling inside your cootch, and then the symptoms can develop the longer it goes untreated. The other main thing your vagina may experience during your YI’s visit is this white lumpyish discharge. The itching could get worse and turn into a burning sensation. Sex during a yeast infection is not advisable; it’ll make it all feel worse (chances are you won’t really be in the mood anyhow). So how do we make it better? Well, at the first itchy-burny moment that you realize a YI may be coming on, cut yeast and sugar out of your diet as much as you can. Sugar is the home/food of the yeast bacteria, and they would like nothing more than to hang out in your sugary vag, making you crazy. On that note, never never never use lube with sugar in it! There are some flavored lubrication products that taste/smell sweet and fruity because of their sugar content, and this can exacerbate the problems in your yeast-loving vagina. Cut down on bread and beer too. As much as possible, keep your nether regions clean and dry. Yeast thrives in a warm, moist environment (like your pussy). So wash the area, and air dry. Wear clean, cotton undies, and change them a couple times a day if you wish. Sleep commando, if possible. Avoid tight pants, pantyhose, and leggings; I usually wear skirts and dresses for the duration of my YIs. Acidophilus is a live probiotic (bacteria) that suppresses yeast growth. This friendly micro-organism is found in yogurt. During a yeast infection, you can up the probiotic content in your body by eating plain yogurt and popping acidophilus pills. Avoid sugary yogurt, as that sorta defeats the purpose. And then there’s the magic of GARLIC. I used this homeopathic remedy for the first time during my most recent YI, and I don’t know why I didn’t try it sooner. Seriously, all you gotta do is peel a clove of garlic and put it up in your cootch. If you cut it in half or poke a few holes in it, the effects are even stronger. Yes, you smell garlicky, kinda. But, in my experience, I wasn’t emanating the smell like an Italian restaurant all day. Most likely, no one noticed but me. Some gals only like to put a clove up there at night, when they’re sleeping, but I used it during the day too. After two days, that sucka was g-o-n-e. The fastest recovery I’ve ever had. Other things to note: sometimes the symptoms may seem like a YI, but it’s not. Bacterial vaginosis is another commonish infection, so if your home remedies aren’t working, get it checked out by a real doc.  Also, it’s unlikely that you and your boy toy are passing the infection back and forth. Every time a dude ejaculates he’s cleaning out his pipes, so he’s most likely not storing a whole bunch of fungus up there and sending it on to you. Keep your vaginas healthy, girls. Xoxo, Nurse Lucy

                                     I’m Not a Doctor, But I Am a Lady:

                                  -Unqualified, but Helpful, Health Advice-

Yeast Infections

Oh, woe is the person with a vagina in which to acquire frustrating infections. And by this I mean over half the population of the planet. I recently got my first yeast infection in years, and re-experiencing the annoyance of such a thing prompted me to think, “You know what? I think it’s time for Nurse Lucy to get back in the spotlight.”

Pretty much every sexually active woman will, at some point, get a yeast infection or a urinary tract infection at some point. Yes, non-sexually active women can get them as well, but the chances are greater for those ladies who are messing around down there more regularly. Most gals I’ve spoken to have had both types of common vag infection, and more than a few times. So why does this happen to us? How can we treat it? How can we stop it?

Oh, and yeah, I am aware that guys read this blog- I encourage it wholeheartedly! So  dudes, don’t be all whack and grossed out and turn away from this page. If you want vagina, you should understand vagina. Your lady will love and respect you more if you are aware of what’s going on in her lady parts. So go and peel that girl a clove of garlic. Why? Read on, buddy…

Alright, let’s start with yeast (UTIs on another day…). Yeast infections occur when there is an over abundance of yeast fungus growing inside your vagina. Yes, yeast, like in bread and beer. YIs usually start out with an itchy feeling inside your cootch, and then the symptoms can develop the longer it goes untreated. The other main thing your vagina may experience during your YI’s visit is this white lumpyish discharge. The itching could get worse and turn into a burning sensation. Sex during a yeast infection is not advisable; it’ll make it all feel worse (chances are you won’t really be in the mood anyhow).

So how do we make it better? Well, at the first itchy-burny moment that you realize a YI may be coming on, cut yeast and sugar out of your diet as much as you can. Sugar is the home/food of the yeast bacteria, and they would like nothing more than to hang out in your sugary vag, making you crazy. On that note, never never never use lube with sugar in it! There are some flavored lubrication products that taste/smell sweet and fruity because of their sugar content, and this can exacerbate the problems in your yeast-loving vagina. Cut down on bread and beer too.

As much as possible, keep your nether regions clean and dry. Yeast thrives in a warm, moist environment (like your pussy). So wash the area, and air dry. Wear clean, cotton undies, and change them a couple times a day if you wish. Sleep commando, if possible. Avoid tight pants, pantyhose, and leggings; I usually wear skirts and dresses for the duration of my YIs.

Acidophilus is a live probiotic (bacteria) that suppresses yeast growth. This friendly micro-organism is found in yogurt. During a yeast infection, you can up the probiotic content in your body by eating plain yogurt and popping acidophilus pills. Avoid sugary yogurt, as that sorta defeats the purpose.

And then there’s the magic of GARLIC. I used this homeopathic remedy for the first time during my most recent YI, and I don’t know why I didn’t try it sooner. Seriously, all you gotta do is peel a clove of garlic and put it up in your cootch. If you cut it in half or poke a few holes in it, the effects are even stronger. Yes, you smell garlicky, kinda. But, in my experience, I wasn’t emanating the smell like an Italian restaurant all day. Most likely, no one noticed but me. Some gals only like to put a clove up there at night, when they’re sleeping, but I used it during the day too. After two days, that sucka was g-o-n-e. The fastest recovery I’ve ever had.

Other things to note: sometimes the symptoms may seem like a YI, but it’s not. Bacterial vaginosis is another commonish infection, so if your home remedies aren’t working, get it checked out by a real doc.  Also, it’s unlikely that you and your boy toy are passing the infection back and forth. Every time a dude ejaculates he’s cleaning out his pipes, so he’s most likely not storing a whole bunch of fungus up there and sending it on to you.

Keep your vaginas healthy, girls.

Xoxo, Nurse Lucy

22 September 25
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