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Bacterial vaginosis often clears up on its own. But in some women it doesn't go away on its own, and for many women it comes back after it has cleared up. Antibiotic treatment works for some women but not others.
Healthy sexual intimacy is nature's fountain of youth. Sex can raise the levels of substances that lengthen your life span, including endorphins, DHEA, and growth hormone.
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