The microbiome is an important component of health throughout the body: in the gut, on the skin, and yes, even in the genital tract. During puberty, as bodies change these ecosystems shift, particularly in the moister, oilier, and hairier parts. We get into why the situation turns itchy, focusing on one major category: yeast infections.\n\nShow Notes:\n\nThe Vajenda by Jen Gunter\n\nOrder our book This Is So Awkward\n\nCheck out all our speaking and curriculum at\xa0www.lessawkward.com\xa0and our super comfy products at\xa0www.myoomla.com\nTo bring us to your school or community email\xa0operations@lessawkward.com\nTo submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.com\nWatch the full episode on Youtube!\nProduced by Peoples Media\nTranscript\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices