question down under

[SadieKate]

I'm no medical expert but yoghurt, if eaten doesn't really do much to help as it all gets digested in the stomach. Basically to help re-balance things out you need you use live yoghurt and er... apply it directly to the area in question.

If you're not too good at standing on your head then an easier way is to apply it with a tampon.

Oh yes - probably goes without saying but you'll want plain yoghurt, not strawberry or fruit flavour

Just douche with it. Use a 1:1 ratio with warm water. Make sure the yoghurt or buttermilk has a live culture. Works great.

A nurse once told me she had a patient not only use flavored but it still had the berry seeds in it.

[spazzdog]

plain, plain, plain... douching is the only good use for that flavor

Fortunately, I only have to worry about yeast infections when on antibiotics. But I always take my pill(s) with drinky yogurt and no problem.

spazz

[Melody]

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm diabetic and _constantly_ have problems with yeast because of the higher blood sugar amount in my body, and thus, *cough* secretions. :P

But, what I do is douche from time to time with vinegar & water, plus I try to keep things very dry. In addition, I eat yogurt, wear nothing but cotton underwear, etc. etc.

Plus I make my hubby stay _really_ clean down there.

Because I'm diabetic, yeast cream wise, I stay with the 7 day type treatments when I need 'em. The single day is great for people who don't have the problem on a regular basis, but my doc tells me to use the 7 day ones because of the regularity that I have with it.

Mel

[MightyMitre]

Can't believe I'm asking this but.. how does one - er - douche?

[Melody]

Can't believe I'm asking this but.. how does one - er - douche?

What I use is one of the reusable types like this.

You can use the disposables, but as often as I get issues with yeast, etc, it just isn't economical.

But, I essentially put 50ml of white distilled vinegar and then fill it up with warm water. Then you screw in the top, and place it up inside there and then squeeze the bulb. The reason for vinegar is it creates a slightly acidic environment which yeast doesn't like.

Afterwards, I rinse out the bulb portion and hang it upside down to dry. I use an antibacterial soap on the portion that goes inside and clean it. It also hangs with the opening down so it dries completely.

Mel

[singletrackmind]

This is definitely NOT a dude board!!

I'm so glad-answers to stuff you'd never see there...

Someone mentioned antibiotics and someone else birth control pills and it got me to wondering-how many know some antibiotics can reduce effectiveness of b/c pills? St. John's wort is another b/c no-no.

[MightyMitre]

Thanks for enlightening me Mel. I've never come across that douch gizmo before, but then again... it's not something that tends to crop up in every day conversation.

Nope - this is NOT a Dude board.