Ever since my early twenties, I’ve been a little obsessive about intimate hygiene. After a single bout of bacterial vaginosis (BV) during college, I promised myself I’d never shrug off simple daily habits again. Over the years, chatting with girlfriends, midwives, and reading more medical papers than I’d like to admit, I’ve built a routine…
If you’ve ever found yourself dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV) like clockwork after every period, you know how frustrating it can be. I’ve been there—feeling confident and healthy, only for that all-too-familiar discomfort and odor to show up just days after my cycle ends. It’s more than just annoying; it’s a sign that something about…
Let’s get real—sex toys are fun, liberating, and part of a healthy intimate life. But if you’re not cleaning them properly, you might be unknowingly inviting unwanted guests like bacterial vaginosis (BV) to the party. I learned this the hard way when I noticed a persistent irritation after using a toy that had just been…
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…
