5 things you need to know about Thrush

5 things you need to know about thrush

Victoria Bardovic

Your yoni is a pretty instant feedback system, if she’s not liking your diet, choice in partner, lifestyle habits she’ll let you know pretty quick.

I’ve found that making my yoni happy usually makes me happy. So trusting her to lead the way and continually connecting in with her creates a bond that has served me well for years now.

One of the most common ways you’ll discover that your Yoni is looking for a change is through thrush aka candida. Itching, burning, and thick white discharge are clear signs she’s got her Karen on and she’s calling management, AKA you!

Thrush needs proper care, so if you notice these signs, have a chat with your GP or pharmacist. While things settle, give your yoni a break from lubricants, oils and anything perfumed, and come back to them once she’s feeling herself again.

To support a happy yoni I recommend the following:

Wash her regularly, with a soft and kind caress using only water and your fingers. She hates soap, like seriously, even the pH balancing stuff, she’s highly intelligent and will do what it takes to keep things moving out of your system that aren’t working for her.

Cotton or Bamboo undies for at least 6 days a week.
Your yoni loves breathability and a loose fit underneath. Synthetic fabrics are often the lacy, sexy feeling undies but they can trap moisture and have your yoni feeling pretty suffocated. The good news is that there are some more sensual looking undies hitting the market to support this notion. I recommend Vee, they are bamboo and sexy IMO.

Go easy on sugar.
Well maybe not forever, but many women find cutting back on refined sugars makes a difference. Adding some probiotic foods like yoghurt is worth a try too. She’s all about that good bacteria.

What are your undies saying?
If you live for cotton panties and still have some thrush challenges I’d be checking out what kinda chemicals and perfumes are in your laundry liquids. Keep it natural whenever possible.

Sex, sex, sex
When the sex is good in the moment but the aftermath is not a vibe. Thrush isn’t an STI, but it can pass between partners, so ask your GP whether your partner needs treatment too. Condoms can help in the meantime (just remember oil-based lubes, including Yoni Elixir, aren’t for use with latex condoms).

Love up your yoni. Once you’re feeling yourself again, a little Yoni Elixir and some loving touch in the morning keeps you attuned to your body, so you notice any slight changes early. Remember that thrush can cause smells, redness etc but this is nothing to feel shame around.

Thank her and wish her a speedy recovery...

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In Love and Pleasure,

Victoria xo

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Written by Victoria Bardovic, sexologist and maker of Yoni Elixir.

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