If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “can cranberry juice help with BV?” while holding a bottle of juice in your hand, wondering if you’re about to cure or confuse your body further — you’re not alone. I’ve been there. A lot of women I know have. We hear something natural might help and think, *Why…
I remember the first time I heard that probiotics could actually help with bacterial vaginosis (BV). I was standing in the supplement aisle at my local health store, feeling overwhelmed by the sea of tiny bottles claiming miracles. A woman next to me casually mentioned, “You know, probiotics cleared up my BV in like a…
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is one of those things no one really talks about, but once you’ve had it—especially more than once—it kind of haunts you. I remember the first time I dealt with it, and how embarrassed I felt even though it’s absurdly common. I tried the usual antibiotics route (hello, Metronidazole), but the recurrence…
Over the years, I’ve had more conversations about gut health and vaginal balance than I ever thought I would. But it makes sense—your diet plays a bigger role in your vaginal health than you might think. I used to believe bacterial vaginosis (BV) was something that just “happens” due to external factors. But after going…
Dealing with BV while traveling? Yep, been there. There’s nothing quite like prepping for a dreamy getaway, only to have bacterial vaginosis (BV) sneak up on you. I remember packing for a beach trip, excited about sun and saltwater, when that unmistakable discomfort hit. If you’ve experienced BV on the go, you know how disruptive…
Okay, let’s talk about something that no one wants to bring up at brunch but pretty much everyone wonders at some point: that not-so-fresh feeling down there after a workout. You’re drenched in sweat, your body feels amazing from the rush of endorphins… and then, bam — an unpleasant vaginal odor hits you out of…
I’ll be honest—I never expected to deal with something like bacterial vaginosis in my 50s. Like many women, I assumed it was something younger folks had to think about. Turns out, I was wrong. A subtle change in how things felt and a persistent, slightly off smell prompted a conversation with my doctor. That’s when…
So, you’re wondering: what age does BV usually start? It’s a question that more people—especially women—should be asking openly, but it’s often met with silence, confusion, or worse, misinformation. I still remember the awkward silence in my high school health class when a friend shyly asked about vaginal odor. No one answered. Not the teacher….
Let’s be real — we’ve all Googled something like “what’s normal down there?” or “why is my pH off?” more than we’d like to admit. Vaginal health is something many women don’t talk about enough, yet it’s one of the most vital aspects of our overall well-being. After years of trial and (lots of) error,…