The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show Everything To Know About Vaginal Health & The Vagina Microbiome Ft. Ara Katz Of Seed Health
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Jul 12, 2024 
Ara Katz, Co-founder of Seed Health, discusses vaginal microbiome importance, impact of hormonal changes, antibiotics, and sex on balance, and tips for promoting vaginal immunity. Topics include seeding microbiome from birth, maintaining vaginal health, hygiene practices, skincare recommendations, symbiotic product for vaginal health, importance of 100% cotton underwear, and Seed vaginal symbiotic giveaway.
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Vaginal Microbiome Importance
- The vagina microbiome maintains vaginal health and plays a crucial role in urogenital and reproductive health.
- The microbes produce lactic acid for an acidic vaginal environment and bacteriocins, which act like natural antibiotics.
Delayed Bathing and Vaginal Seeding
- Lauryn Bosstick discusses delayed bathing, leaving vaginal microbiome on her baby after birth.
- Ara Katz explains the importance of vaginal microbes and compounds like lactoferrin for infant skin protection during birth.
Hygiene and Sex Practices
- Avoid transferring bacteria from the rectum to the vagina, as this can lead to infections like UTIs.
- A resilient vaginal microbiome offers better protection against such infections, but caution is still advised.