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How to prevent thrush - your questions answered

How to prevent thrush - your questions answered

Updated: 11/01/2024

Find research-backed answers to some of the most common questions on how to prevent thrush in men and women in our expert guide.

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12 min read
Thrush and exercise: all you need to know

Thrush and exercise: all you need to know

Updated: 28/11/2023

We explore what thrush is, how exercise can affect its growth and what can be done whilst working out to reduce the risk of a thrush infection.

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7 min read
How dietary changes affect candida growth

How dietary changes affect candida growth

Updated: 16/10/2023

Research has shown that making changes to your diet has the potential to aid both your body in fighting yeast infections, especially whilst using effective thrush treatments.

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8 min read
Genital herpes (HSV-2): causes, symptoms and how to treat it

Genital herpes (HSV-2): causes, symptoms and how to treat it

Updated: 24/02/2023

Here is everything you need to know about HSV-2, to help you better manage symptoms and prevent future outbreaks.

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7 min read
How to treat fungal infections

How to treat fungal infections

Updated: 26/10/2022

Effectively manage fungal infections with these appropriate medications

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1 min read
Living with herpes: dating, telling a partner and treatments

Living with herpes: dating, telling a partner and treatments

Updated: 05/05/2022

Here’s what you need to know about herpes, from talking to a partner to treating the outbreaks.

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10 min read
Is the sun triggering your herpes outbreak?

Is the sun triggering your herpes outbreak?

Updated: 27/04/2022

Here’s why you might get more herpes outbreaks in the summer.

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7 min read
What causes thrush? Triggers, risk factors & treatment tips

What causes thrush? Triggers, risk factors & treatment tips

Updated: 05/04/2022

Here’s everything you need to know about why you get thrush and what to do about it.

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6 min read
Herpes: everything you need to know

Herpes: everything you need to know

Updated: 16/02/2022

Herpes is a deeply misunderstood condition that the vast majority of human beings have in some form. It is supposedly ‘incurable’, but can it be treated? We reveal all in our ultimate guide.

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10 min read
The complete guide to STI symptoms, testing and treatment

The complete guide to STI symptoms, testing and treatment

Updated: 12/01/2022

STIs versus STDs? How are they treated? And can they be cured? Learn more in our ultimate guide to sexually transmitted infections.

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14 min read