Let’s be honest, when you’re dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV), personal hygiene becomes a bit of a daily strategy. I remember standing in the drugstore aisle, staring at rows of “feminine wipes,” wondering if they’d actually help or just make things worse. Many of us reach for baby wipes thinking they’re gentle, but can baby…
When I first switched to a menstrual cup, I thought I had found the ultimate eco-friendly period solution. But shortly after, I started noticing a weird imbalance down there — that unmistakable not-so-pleasant odor, changes in discharge, and just an overall “off” feeling. Turns out, I was dealing with Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), and that had…
Let me tell you, when I struggled with recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV), no one told me how much my weight could be playing a sneaky role. It wasn’t until I started digging into the connection between body weight and vaginal health that the dots started to connect. So, can being overweight increase BV risk? The…
Okay, let me just say it—dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV) more than once is downright frustrating. I’ve been there. One moment you think it’s cleared up, and the next… bam, that not-so-fresh feeling creeps back in. If you’ve been caught in this loop, you’re probably wondering: is there anything you can do *long-term* to break…