Baking soda

• Add between 1/4 cup and 2 cups of baking soda to your bath, and allow it to dissolve.
• Soak in the bath for 10 to 40 minutes.

Greek yoghurt

• You can insert some yogurt into your vagina to soothe the itching.
• You can also coat a tampon in Greek yogurt and insert it.
• If you try either method, wear a pad, so the yogurt doesn’t get on your clothes.
• Use plain Greek yogurt with no added flavors or sugar.

Cotton underwear

Wearing 100 percent cotton underwear might prevent yeast infections, as yeast thrives in areas that aren’t well ventilated.

Apple cidar vinegar bath

• Add a half cup of apple cider vinegar to your bath water.
• Soak in the bath for 10 to 40 minutes.

Probiotic supplements

Bacteria is essential for vaginal health, and probiotics can increase the “good” bacteria in your vagina.

Coconut oil

• You can insert coconut oil directly into your vagina.
• Be sure to use high quality, pure coconut oil.
• Wear a pad if you try this remedy, as it could otherwise leave a mark on your clothing.

Anti-fungal cream

If a yeast infection is causing you discomfort, there are many over-the-counter antifungal creams that can bring you relief. They kill off the yeast, which soothes the itch. They can also come in the form of vaginal suppositories, which are inserted into the vagina.

Probiotic foods

Eating food that contains probiotics can promote the growth of “healthy” bacteria in your vagina and gut. This is important for your vagina and your gut health.

These foods include:

• yogurt
• kombucha
• kimchi
• sauerkraut
• miso

Good hygiene

Practicing good vaginal hygiene can prevent and soothe an itchy vagina.

Sometimes, less is more when it comes to washing your vagina and vulva. Your vagina cleans itself, so all you need to do is wash the outside of your vagina your vulva with some warm water.