After dealing with a stubborn bacterial vaginosis episode last year, I found myself stuck in the frustrating cycle of antibiotics, relief, and then—bam—it came back. That’s when I realized the meds were doing their job, but they were also wiping out the good stuff. If you’ve ever Googled “how to restore vaginal flora after antibiotics”…
Let me tell you — if you’ve ever dealt with bacterial vaginosis (BV), you’re probably familiar with that dreaded moment of “uh oh… is it back?” I remember feeling that way myself. Everything seems fine for a while, and then slowly, you start noticing subtle signs that feel all too familiar. It’s frustrating, confusing, and,…
Let me tell you something that most people don’t talk about nearly enough: when you’re dealing with endometriosis, the pain doesn’t always stay in your pelvis. For me, migraines were one of the most unexpected—and honestly, one of the most exhausting—symptoms I had to learn to navigate. And it wasn’t just regular headaches. These were…
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is one of those things no one really talks about—but honestly, it deserves more attention. I’ll admit, I didn’t even know what it was until I found myself dealing with it. The itch, the weird smell, the confusion of “Is this a yeast infection or something else?” If you’re searching for the…
So, picture this: you’ve just met someone new. There’s chemistry, some flirty texts, maybe even a great first date. But in the back of your mind, there’s this low-level panic. Every time you hear your phone ding, your stomach does a backflip. Welcome to the rollercoaster ride known as anxiety in the early stages of…
If you’re anything like I was, sitting for hours a day hunched over a laptop or slouching on the couch binging Netflix, you’ve probably felt that deep ache settle into your lower back. I brushed it off for months, chalking it up to “just bad posture” until one day, I could barely tie my shoes…
Holiday travel is supposed to be joyful—packed suitcases, cheerful playlists, airports buzzing with anticipation. But if you’re like me, that excitement can quietly morph into something else: sweaty palms in TSA lines, heart racing on a bumpy flight, or panic rising in a crowded train station. I’ve been there. Once, I missed a flight because…
It took me years—and a few major burnouts—to understand that my anxiety wasn’t just about racing thoughts or sleepless nights. It was about boundaries. Or more accurately, the lack of them. If you’ve ever found yourself saying yes when your gut screamed no, felt physically sick from guilt after setting a limit, or overexplaining your…
There was a time I couldn’t sit at my desk for more than 20 minutes without shifting constantly, trying to find a position that didn’t make my shoulders feel like bricks. If you’ve been there—tight upper back, sore neck, that weird pulling between the shoulder blades—you might be dealing with more than just poor posture….