🌿 How to Use Lichen to Navigate! 🧭✨Ever noticed how lichen grows in patterns? These tiny organisms contain algae or cyanobacteria that photosynthesize to survive. But here’s the cool part—some lichens LOVE the sun, making them natural navigation tools! ☀️🌍🔎 Look closely at fence posts, tree trunks, and rocks—lichen often grows more densely on the sunniest side. In the Northern Hemisphere, that’s usually the south-facing side! (Heads up, Southern Hemisphere friends—it’s the opposite for you!

Please don’t ignore vulvar itching! Lichen sclerosus is a common condition that causes itchy patches of skin. In women, these may occur on the vulva. This often goes undiagnosed for years because women are often too embarrassed to tell their doctor about their symptoms. If left untreated, it can cause a lifetime of debilitating itch and painful genital scarring. Fortunately, treatment generally reduces and, in some cases, eliminates symptoms and future scarring. I included a photo that is not on