Unprotected Sex may Disrupt the Microbiome in Vagina
Sex. Yep, I said it. While having it is something that billions of people do every day, it may be changing the vaginal microbiome. According to Janneke van de Wijgert at the University of Liverpool, UK, her research has found a link between unprotected sex and imbalanced vaginal bacteria and that has been linked to an increased risk of contracting an STD, UTI’s, premature birth or developing pelvic inflammatory disease. Healthy vaginas tend to be dominated by only one type of bacteria. So, to discover whether or not sexual activities could shape the vaginal microbiome and, therefore, women’s health...
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