Q&A: ABOUT YOGURT

"Can a yogurt down south ease a yeast infection?"

Yes, yogurt can cure this condition and also help prevent future infections. Some brands of yogurt contain live cultures of certain bacteria also present in the vagina, and these bacteria fight the overgrowth of yeast that causes infection.

Here's what to do: Coat a tampon with plain, unflavored yogurt (make sure the container says it's made with live cultures, insert it into your vagina, then remove immediately. Do this twice daily for four or five days and your V zone should be back to normal.