Dr. Kate Stewart, MD

Evvy's Senior Scientist explains what we know about Ureaplasma, including symptoms, treatment options, and where the science stands.

While bacterial vaginosis (BV) and trichomoniasis may seem similar, they’re two completely different infections. Since the causes and treatments are distinct, diagnosing them correctly is the best way to treat both infections and look after your reproductive health.

Many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be spread through oral sex. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the odds of getting or spreading an STD from oral sex depends on a few factors, including the type of STD infection, the type of oral sex (what body parts are used), and the number of times you had oral sex.

Endometriosis — or endo, as it's commonly known — is a condition that affects around one in 10 people assigned female at birth. Endo is an incredibly misunderstood condition, so we've put together a comprehensive explainer of the symptoms, possible causes, and treatments for endometriosis.

The vaginal microbiome has been getting more attention lately, and there are now a few different tests that you can do at home. But here's the thing: not all vaginal microbiome tests are made equal. So, we've put together a guide on what to look out for when you're looking for a vaginal microbiome test.

Black women are more likely to develop bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections, and studies have shown there can be significant variations in the vaginal microbiomes of women from different racial groups. But we still don’t know enough about why this is the case, and how it’s linked to real life, tangible outcomes — this just isn’t good enough. In this article, we explore the relationship between race and the vaginal microbiome, plus what we still need to figure out.

If you’ve ever gone down the rabbit hole of vaginal health supplements, you may have come across serrapeptase or "biofilm busters". We look at the potential benefits of serrapeptase, its side effects, and whether it might support vaginal health. 

Find out how different sexually transmitted infections can affect your vaginal discharge and how to spot a potential red flag.

If you’ve noticed frothy vaginal discharge, it’s a good idea to call your healthcare provider. But why is it there in the first place? What does frothy discharge mean? We cover all that in this article.

Foul-smelling discharge is most commonly linked to bacterial vaginosis (BV), but there are other reasons why your discharge might smell funky. Read this artivle to learn more about the causes of smelly discharge and what you can do about it.

STDs carry a lot of unnecessary stigma, which can be a massive barrier to testing and prevention. And if you're in a relationship, broaching the topic with your partner can feel too awkward to handle. Learn when and how often you should get an STI test, and how to talk to your partner about STI testing.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including chlamydia, are very common for any sexually active person. In most cases, they're easily treated and don’t cause complications. However, if left untreated, they can cause long-term complications, including infertility in some cases.

We can all agree that public restrooms can be gross. But the myth that you can catch sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or diseases (STDs) from a toilet seat is just that: a myth.

There’s many reasons you might feel itchy down there, from a skin condition to a yeast infection to an STI. But there's a difference between what causes vaginal itching and what causes vulvar itching — we walk you through the most common causes of vaginal itching and how to stop it.

Itching, abnormal vaginal discharge, a burning sensation when you pee… we break down the symptoms of a yeast infection vs a sexually transmitted infection like chlamydia, gonorrhea, trich, and more.

The color of your discharge can often tell you what’s going on down there – we explore yellow, pink, white, gray, and more discharge colors in our comprehensive guide to vaginal discharge colors.

Everything you need to know about at-home STD tests, including where to get them, how to take the test, and what happens after you get results.

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are two of the most common STIs. We break down the differences and similarities in causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatments for Chlamydia trachomatis, the bacteria behind the STI chlamydia.

Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatments for gonorrhea, the second most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the U.S. 

Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatments for trichomoniasis.

Learn about symptoms, testing, and treatment for the STI Mycoplasma genitalium.

We review the existing research on how endometriosis and the vaginal microbiome may be linked, and what it could mean for the health of people with vaginas.

We explain the most common pharmaceutical treatments for BV and how they affect your vaginal health.