Taking care of your intimate flora naturally: understanding, preventing, rebalancing

Women's intimate health depends largely on the balance of vaginal flora. This fragile but essential ecosystem is often put to the test by everyday factors: excessive hygiene, stress, hormonal fluctuations, or even an imbalance in the intestinal microbiota.

At BodyCheckup, we believe that understanding the causes of imbalances is the first step to regaining true intimate well-being. With our intimate and intestinal microbiota test, we help you take action at the source to restore balance naturally.

What is vaginal flora?

The vaginal flora – also called vaginal microbiota or Döderlein flora – is a collection of microorganisms (mainly beneficial bacteria) that naturally colonize the vaginal mucosa.

These microorganisms, mainly lactobacilli, perform an essential mission: protect against infections by maintaining a acidic pHThis unfavorable environment prevents the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria, yeasts such as Candida albicans or even germs responsible for urinary or vaginal infections.

When this flora is balanced, it plays a role of natural protective barrier. On the other hand, as soon as this balance is broken, the entirety of intimate comfort can be compromised.

Why does the intimate flora become unbalanced?

This imbalance, also called vaginal dysbiosis, can be caused by many factors:

Of the hormonal variations, especially during menstruation, pregnancy or menopause.
A taking antibiotics, which indiscriminately eliminates good and bad bacteria.
A too aggressive intimate hygiene, with frequent washing or unsuitable products.
THE chronic stress, which weakens the immune system.
Of the clothes too tight or synthetic materials, which promote humidity.
A unbalanced diet, too rich in simple sugars, which promotes the proliferation of yeasts.

The consequences are varied: itching, dryness, irritation, abnormal discharge, repeated mycoses, cystitis or pelvic pain.

An often overlooked link: the intestinal microbiota

The intestinal microbiota also plays a key role in the balance of intimate flora. Indeed, certain pathogenic bacteria or yeasts present in the intestine can migrate to the vaginal area and disrupt its balance. Intestinal dysbiosis can therefore be the cause of recurring intimate problems.

That's why at BodyCheckup we have developed a intimate AND intestinal microbiota testBy analyzing both ecosystems in parallel, we allow you to better understand the imbalances and act in a comprehensive and sustainable manner.

How to naturally rebalance your intimate flora?

It's entirely possible to strengthen and protect your intimate flora with simple, natural, and effective actions. Here are the recommendations we share with our patients.

1. Adopt respectful intimate hygiene

Wash the intimate area once a day, no more.
Use a gentle cleanser, At Physiological pH, without soap or antiseptic agents.
Avoid douching, which destroy the protective flora.
Dry yourself well after washing, without rubbing.
Favor cotton underwear, and change them every day (and after exercise).

2. Make the right choices every day

Wear some loose clothing to avoid friction and allow the skin to breathe.
Avoid tight pants or tights, especially in times of discomfort.
Sleep without panties or with loose clothing to promote better oxygenation.
If you have frequent sex, use a suitable protection and remember to urinate after each intercourse to avoid urinary tract infections.

3. Support your flora from within

Adopt a high fiber diet, vegetables, fresh fruits and fermented foods (kefir, sauerkraut, natural yogurts).
Limit fast sugars, which feed pathogenic yeasts.
Hydrate yourself properly.
Practice a regular physical activity and adopt stress management routines: breathing, yoga, walking outdoors.

4. In case of imbalance: think about probiotics

THE probiotics are live microorganisms that help recolonize the intimate flora with lactobacilli. They restore the pH of the vagina and prevent the proliferation of unwanted bacteria.

Some supplements contain targeted strains, such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, or even of the lactoferrin, a protein with natural antimicrobial properties. Combined with vitamins such as D and the B2, these complexes strengthen the mucous membranes and support local immunity.

At BodyCheckup, we are working on developing a complete formula capable of acting on both the vaginal and intestinal microbiota, for a global, lasting and natural rebalancing.

The Intimate Microbiota Test: The First Step Towards a Personalized Solution

If you suffer from chronic intimate disorders, yeast infections or recurring infections, it's time to move on to a targeted approach.

OUR analysis of the vaginal and intestinal microbiota allows you to:

Identify real imbalances, invisible to the naked eye.
Understand the root causes of your discomfort.
Receive a complete health check-up of your two microbiotas.
Get some personalized recommendations, scientifically validated.

The test is carried out at home, in complete discretion, and you receive your results online with a health score and one tailor-made support.

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