Check Your Vitals by Daye

Check Your Vitals by Daye

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Check Your Vitals by Daye episodes

  • The Difference Between BV & Thrush

    Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and thrush (vaginal candidiasis) are two very common causes of unusual vaginal discharge. They’re mostly harmless, but annoying AF to have. Here's everything you need to know about these common vaginal infections, and how to spot them. 

    https://yourdaye.com/vitals/womens-health/whats-the-difference-between-bv-and-thrush 

    10 min
  • Why Are Black Womxn At Higher Risk Of BV & Thrush?

    Research shows that everyone’s vaginal microbiome is unique, but it’s not fully understood how race affects differences in vaginal flora. What we do know, whoever, is that more than just biology is at play. 


    “It’s not as simple as well, ‘if someone has X amount of melanin, then they will have a specific type of vaginal microbiome. It’s a lot more complicated than that,” says Dr. Christine Ekechi. Barriers to healthcare access, systemic racism, and socioeconomic factors all mean Black womxn are more prone to vaginal infections. 

    https://yourdaye.com/vitals/womens-health/black-women-vaginal-microbiome-thrush-bv 

    9 min
  • Bartholin Cysts: A Common Culprit For Vulva Swelling

    Finding a lump on your vulva can send you into a panicked Google search spiral, but not every bump is cause for concern. There are many reasons why your vulva may be swollen or painful. In many cases, a swollen vulva is caused by a Bartholin cyst, a condition that occurs when the Bartholin glands become obstructed.

    https://yourdaye.com/vitals/womens-health/bartholin-cyst-swollen-vulva 

    4 min
  • Mycoplasma Genitalium, The STI You've Never Heard Of

    You've probably never heard of this STI, so why is mycoplasma genitalium (MG) being dubbed "the new superbug"? Mycoplasma genitalium is a bacterium that lives in your urogenital tract (vagina, uterus, Fallopian tubes and urethra), and research shows that when left untreated it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and cervicitis (an inflammation of the cervix).


    It's a relatively new STI and routine STI tests don't test for MG, so it's quite hard to detect. Around 1% of sexually active adults have MG but don't know it because it's often asymptomatic, and when it *does* cause symptoms, they're frustratingly common and easily mistaken for other STIs or vaginal infections like BV.  

    https://yourdaye.com/vitals/womens-health/mycoplasma-genitalium-sti

    6 min
  • Vaginismus: Everything You Need To Know

    Vaginismus is a psychosexual (meaning it involves both the mind and body) condition that makes vaginal penetration painful, or downright impossible. It's your body's automatic response to the fear of penetration, and can have a huge impact on a person's quality of life.


    Intercourse becomes difficult or uncomfortable, which is made even worse by society’s obsession with penetrative sex. We live in a culture that has normalised female pain and sidelined womxn's pleasure to the point where it's interfering with vaginismus diagnosis (the stigma doesn't help, either). Painful intercourse, in fact, seems to be commonplace for many womxn: research shows that 30% report pain during vaginal sex, while some studies place that figure closer to one in 10.

    https://yourdaye.com/vitals/womens-health/what-is-vaginismus-causes-diagnosis-treatment

    9 min
  • Is It Really Possible To Sync Periods?

    It’s commonly believed that womxn who live or spend a lot of time together eventually “sync” cycles, but does the science add up? (Spoiler alert, no). Many people still believe in the phenomenon because it can promote bonding and a sense of sisterhood. There’s nothing like the shared experience of menstruation to make you feel close to someone else, so even though you can't *actually* sync cycles with someone just by being around them a lot, we’re all in this together at the end of the day.


    https://yourdaye.com/vitals/womens-health/is-it-possible-to-sync-periods 

    6 min
  • What Is Squirting? Female Ejaculation 101 💦

    Squirting remains one of the most controversial and misunderstood aspects of female pleasure to date, and the research on female ejaculation is woefully lacking. In this episode we look the available science and bust the most common myths around squirting. Listen for some some WAP facts! 

    https://yourdaye.com/vitals/womens-health/what-is-squirting-female-ejaculation 

    9 min
  • Does Exercising Really Help Relieve Period Pain?
    Exercise is often touted as the OG form of period pain relief. If you mention menstrual cramps or PMS symptoms, chances are there’s always one person who recommends working out. So, how effective is exercising when it comes to easing period ailments?

    https://yourdaye.com/vitals/womens-health/working-out-for-period-pain/

    5 min
  • How Your Period May Change As You Age

    It’s unlikely for your period to stay exactly the same from menarche to menopause, and both internal and external factors can dictate the length, regularity, flow and pain level of your period. Get to know your flow, and how your cycle can vary throughout the years.

    https://yourdaye.com/vitals/womens-health/how-your-period-may-change-as-you-age/

    5 min
  • How Stress Can Affect The Menstrual Cycle

    A little bit of stress can actually be healthy (like in the case of exercise), but when most of us talk about stress we’re referring to the bad, on-the-edge-of-burnout kind. Excessive or chronic stress has a huge impact on your wellbeing—and yes, even your period. 

    https://yourdaye.com/vitals/womens-health/stress-and-periods/

    4 min

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Check Your Vitals provides you the tools you need to take control of your reproductive health.

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