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BV and Thrush
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BV and ThrushSeptember 5 2025

Summary: Thrush is a common yeast infection. It isn’t an STI, although sex can sometimes trigger it. Thrush usually causes itching, soreness and a th...

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Safer SexApril 4 2025

Summary: Washing your genitals gently with warm water, and a mild unperfumed soap on the outside only, helps prevent irritation, UTIs, thrush and BV....

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STI SymptomsMarch 7 2025

Summary: Itching after sex is often caused by something other than an STI, such as vaginal dryness, thrush, or a reaction to condoms, lubricant or so...

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BV and ThrushApril 12 2024

Summary: Condoms don’t cause thrush, a common yeast infection. Thrush is caused by a fungus called candida, which normally lives on the body without ...

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Cervical HealthApril 5 2024

Summary: It’s best to wait. UK advice is to book cervical screening (a smear test) for after you’ve finished treatment for unusual discharge, and to ...

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HerpesOctober 6 2023

Summary: Herpes and thrush can both cause itching, burning and soreness around the genitals. Small blisters that burst to leave painful sores point t...