1. What You Eat: “A [lifestyle] high in sugars and carbs can increase your risk of developing vaginitis (yeast and bacterial vaginosis),” OB/GYN Dr Angela Jones
tells Bustle. “Anything that offsets the pH of the vagina lends itself to disturbing the delicate balance of bacteria/flora that helps maintain good vaginal health,” Jones says eating balanced, nutritious foods can help maintain vaginal health and prevent infections.
