Vaginal health is often surrounded by misconceptions that can lead to confusion and unnecessary stigma. One persistent myth suggests that vaginal infections are primarily linked to sexual behavior or a lack of personal hygiene.

We're often told that age is just a number, but as I reach the ripe age of 40, I've begun to feel that certain numbers can, indeed, carry weight. They say that with age comes wisdom, and yet I find myself more perplexed now than ever before. Why, you may wonder? Well, let me start from the…