We collectively refer to these bacteria as the vaginal microbiome. These bacteria help protect you against vaginal infections, bladder infections and STDs. More broadly, these bacteria play a vital role in your overall wellbeing. 

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But, where do we get our vaginal microbiome from? And how does your lifestyle and environment affect the bacteria in your vagina?

 

Currently, we lack data from diverse vaginal microbiomes to answer these questions. But, your samples can help us change that.