Honestly, I never used to think about gut bacteria—like, at all. It wasn’t until I had a weird phase of constant bloating, fatigue, and yes, recurring BV, that I realized something was off. After way too many late-night rabbit holes and some chats with a pretty amazing functional nutritionist, I started learning how our *good…
If you’ve ever dealt with bacterial vaginosis (BV), you’re probably familiar with how frustrating—and sometimes confusing—it can be. When it first happened to me, I kept wondering: does this mean something’s wrong with my immune system? It seemed to come out of nowhere, and even after treatment, it had a habit of sneaking back. Spoiler:…
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) has a way of showing up uninvited and sticking around longer than anyone wants. And honestly, it’s not just the infection itself that’s exhausting—it’s the in-between moments, especially when you’re between treatments and the *odor* decides to linger. If you’ve been there, you know exactly what I’m talking about. That awkward moment…
Let’s talk about something a little less conventional—but definitely buzzing in wellness circles lately: vaginal steaming. I remember hearing about it from a friend who swore it “balanced everything down there.” Naturally, curiosity got the better of me. But here’s the thing: when you’re dealing with something like bacterial vaginosis (BV), you don’t want to…
Bacterial Vaginosis is one of those frustrating conditions that sneaks up on you when life is already chaotic. I remember the first time I dealt with it—I was freshly back from a beach trip, a mix of sweat, saltwater, and synthetic underwear. Within days, I noticed that unmistakable fishy odor and unusual discharge that had…
If you’re someone who’s dealt with the frustrating double whammy of breakouts *and* recurring vaginal discomfort, I get it. I’ve been there. The endless skincare routines, the antibiotics that mess up your gut—and your mood. One day it clicked: could these two seemingly unrelated struggles—hormonal acne and bacterial vaginosis (BV)—somehow be connected? Turns out, science…
When I first started paying close attention to how my skincare products were affecting my body, I never imagined that it could be connected to something as disruptive and uncomfortable as bacterial vaginosis (BV). I used to think of skincare and vaginal health as completely unrelated, but turns out, what we put on our skin—especially…
It’s easy to assume that taking probiotics daily is a “set it and forget it” kind of deal. I used to think the same. A few capsules every morning with my smoothie, no questions asked. But after a while, I noticed things felt…off. Bloating returned, digestion felt sluggish, and that familiar “balanced gut” feeling? Gone….
It’s not exactly a dinner table topic, but if you’ve been dealing with recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV), you know how frustrating, embarrassing, and frankly exhausting it can be. I’ve been there—more than once—and I remember how awkward it felt just trying to bring it up during my doctor’s visit. It’s a sensitive subject, but being…