How to Protect Your Vaginal Health with Valentina Milanova

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Dec 26, 2025

Valentina Milanova, the founder and CEO of Daye, shares her expertise on vaginal health and the importance of the vaginal microbiome. Discover why douching can be harmful and how dietary habits influence vaginal well-being. She discusses the risks of sexual health on fertility and the connection between gut health and the vaginal microbiome. Valentina also highlights the significance of personalized screenings and safe grooming practices, while advocating for better product safety in the femtech industry.

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INSIGHT

Vagina Is A Low-Diversity Defensive Ecosystem

The vaginal microbiome is a low-diversity ecosystem dominated by lactobacilli that defends the reproductive tract.
This contrasts with the gut where high diversity is usually beneficial and requires different clinical approaches.

ADVICE

Get Targeted Vaginal Microbiome Screening

Do consider vaginal microbiome screening to identify specific pathogens and guide targeted treatment.
Use PCR-based tests now cheaper post-COVID to personalise therapy and avoid indiscriminate antibiotics.

INSIGHT

Sex and Semen Affect Vaginal pH And Risk

Semen and sexual activity can transiently raise vaginal pH and influence microbiome health.
A disrupted vaginal microbiome increases risk of recurrent infections, UTIs, miscarriage and infertility.

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⚡Join Dr. Karan as he dives deep into the science of the vaginal microbiome with Valentina Milanova, the founder and CEO of Daye. Learn why understanding and caring for your vaginal health is more important than ever.

💬 In this episode, Valentina breaks down the critical role the vaginal microbiome plays in overall health, fertility, and even pregnancy outcomes. From the dangers of douching to the science of probiotics and screenings, get a fresh perspective on how you can protect and enhance your intimate well-being. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation on women’s health!

Check out Daye's website: https://www.yourdaye.com/

🎧 Stay tuned to find out:

➡ The crucial role the vaginal microbiome plays in your overall health

➡︎ Why douching and certain hygiene practices can disrupt vaginal health

➡︎ How sexual health impacts your vaginal microbiome and fertility

➡︎ The connection between your gut health and vaginal well-being

➡︎ The future of vaginal microbiome screenings and personalized treatments

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Chapters:

(0:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome

(0:35) Understanding the Vaginal Microbiome

(3:53) Common Disruptors and Health Impacts

(8:14) The Gut-Vagina Connection and Daily Habits

(12:11) Grooming, Hygiene, and Societal Myths

(20:18) The Harmful "Freshness" Industry and Safe Practices

(25:48) Hormonal Influences Through Life Stages

(30:28) Innovation in Women's Health: The Day Tampon

(36:05) Safety, Regulation, and Industry Challenges

(43:17) Future Treatments and Research Frontiers

(48:06) Closing Remarks

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