The Healing Powers of Butterfly Pea Flower

Many Thais know of the Dawk An Cham (ดอกอัญชัน) or Butterfly Pea Flower – the soft purple flower that, when combined with lime, magically turns our drinks from blue to purple and pink, or dyes our ...

How to Cycle Sync with Vira

Written by Mimi Thompson  What is Cycle Syncing? At Vira, we use the term “Cycle Syncing” a lot. If you’re unaware of the practice, Cycle Syncing is when you adjust your lifestyle and schedule to a...

Debunking HPV Vaccination Myths

Written by Poonyaweera (Pim) Temcharoen, UNAIDS - Bangkok, Thailand  If there was a cancer prevention vaccine, wouldn't you be interested?  Although vaccines have sparked heated debates in recent ...

Difference Between a Period and Spotting

It’s important to be able to identify the difference between a menstrual period and other types of vaginal bleeding. Spotting is any kind of light, irregular bleeding outside of the menstrual cycle. 

Do I Have a Yeast Infection or Something Else?

How do you know if you have a yeast infection? If you’re experiencing vaginal discomfort of any kind, find out whether the cause is a yeast infection or something else, like an STD or urinary tract...

Discover your Key Fertility Sign: Cervical Mucus

Have you seen it before? Some people tell me they’ve noticed it but didn’t take much note while others have told me they confused their cervical mucus with a yeast infection or an STI. The truth is...