Anyone who’s ever had vaginitis—and that’s a sizable majority of those of us with vaginas—knows exactly how much fun it is: none. Actually, a lot less than none. To deal emotionally with vaginitis, you need to have fun in the bank. The vagina is an important and sensitive part of a woman’s body, and when it itches, hurts, or develops a funk, there’s no ignoring it. “Vaginitis” is the blanket term for several conditions that lead to those symptoms of vaginal irritation, and their myriad causes require myriad treatments. That means getting rid of vaginitis is largely a matter of determining which type you have. My latest article can get you started, but it’s often necessary to see a doctor to correctly diagnose and get rid of vaginitis.