The vagina is a magical place — and we mean that in the way that it can often seem like it has a mind of its own. And that's ok! But sometimes some of those changes you notice down there can be ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways The human body maintains a slightly alkaline pH of between 7.35 and ...

Your body is constantly performing a delicate balancing act that most of us never think about. While we’re busy worrying about calories and carbs, a microscopic chemistry experiment determines how ...

At this point in life, you’re likely aware that the foods you eat can have a big impact on your overall health. That includes your vaginal health, too. While there’s no one food that will affect your ...

Your vagina is naturally acidic, and on a pH scale of 0 to 14, a healthy vaginal pH usually falls between 3.8 and 4.5. This slightly acidic environment is your body’s built-in protection system. It ...

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Maintaining a healthy pH balance and vaginal flora arecritical aspects of female health. But this ecosystem is constantly changing, affected by a range of factors, including stress, sex, menstruation, ...