Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of those things that no one really wants to talk about, but so many women quietly deal with. I’ve had my own run-ins with it over the years—more than once, unfortunately—and one thing I always wondered (and Googled frantically at 2 a.m.) was whether BV gets smellier at certain times….
When I had my first child, I was flooded with advice—some helpful, some questionable, and most of it unsolicited. But nobody mentioned bacterial vaginosis (BV). It wasn’t until weeks postpartum, when something felt off, that I realized this was a thing many women go through, silently and often confused. So, let’s talk about it. If…
Okay, so here’s something I never thought I’d have to Google, let alone talk about online—but after my third round of bacterial vaginosis (BV) following a weekend at the pool, I knew I couldn’t be the only one. Turns out, it’s a real thing. Whether you’ve had that annoying fishy odor sneak up on you…
Let’s be real—thongs are a staple in many underwear drawers. They’re comfy (to some), stylish, and definitely come in handy under tight dresses or leggings. But I remember this one time after a beach vacation—living in thongs all week—I came back with the most uncomfortable issue: bacterial vaginosis. I had never even thought my underwear…
If you’re like me, you’ve probably raised an eyebrow at the idea that a glass of wine—or maybe three—could be throwing your vaginal balance out of whack. It wasn’t until I started noticing a pattern between my nights out and the uncomfortable symptoms that followed, that I began connecting the dots. Turns out, alcohol might…
Last summer, I noticed something strange: a faint streak of blood when I wiped—barely noticeable, but enough to raise an eyebrow. I wasn’t on my period, hadn’t had rough sex, and wasn’t experiencing any pain. At first, I brushed it off. But then it happened again. And again. I started to worry—could this light bleeding…
When I first noticed something wasn’t quite right “down there,” I wasn’t exactly sure how to explain it to my doctor. A weird smell, maybe? Some unusual discharge? It felt awkward, and honestly, I wasn’t even sure if it was worth bringing up. Turns out, I was dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV), and documenting my…
When I first noticed something was off—odd discharge, a weird smell—I went straight to panic mode. You’d think after years of adulting, I’d know the difference between a yeast infection and BV, right? Wrong. Like most people, I had no idea what “normal” discharge looked like anymore. And honestly, the symptoms are frustratingly similar. But…
If you’ve ever dealt with bacterial vaginosis (BV), you know just how frustrating the whole experience can be—especially when it keeps coming back. I’ve been there myself, and let me tell you, the cycle of treatment and recurrence is enough to drive anyone up the wall. That’s why getting your *post-antibiotic routine* right isn’t just…