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The following tips can help reduce the risk of developing both thrush and BV:

  • Avoid tight-fitting clothes and synthetic underwear
  • Do not use perfumed soaps, vaginal deodorants or talc
  • Always wipe from front to back after using the toilet to avoid spreading candida and bacteria from the anus to the vagina
  • Wash the genital area daily with a fragrance-free product.
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