Ever felt like something was just… off down there, but couldn’t quite put your finger on it? I’ve been there. Turns out, a lot of us don’t realize how delicate the vaginal ecosystem is—until it sends up a red flag. And guess what? One of the biggest culprits is an imbalanced vaginal pH. Let’s get…
Ever wonder why BV keeps coming back no matter how many times you treat it? Yeah, I’ve been there. At first, I thought it was just one of those random things that flared up out of nowhere. But after my third bout in six months, I had to ask myself — can a partner keep…
Let me tell you, this topic doesn’t come up often at dinner parties—but it should. Because for anyone who’s ever had to deal with bacterial vaginosis (BV), the big question that quietly lingers is: Do men carry BV bacteria? I’ll admit, the first time I asked this myself, I felt awkward even Googling it. But…
Let’s be honest — bacterial vaginosis (BV) is already frustrating enough without having to navigate the murky waters of what’s okay and what’s off-limits in the bedroom. If you’re in the middle of BV treatment and wondering if sex is a good idea (or even safe), you’re definitely not alone. I’ve been there — stuck…
Ever had that frustrating moment when you think you’ve finally gotten rid of bacterial vaginosis (BV), only to have it return weeks later? You’re not alone. If you’re wondering, why does BV keep coming back even after treatment, you’re tapping into a question that millions of women quietly struggle with—me included. I used to think…
Let’s get real for a second. I used to think douching was just another self-care ritual, like exfoliating or deep conditioning. You know, one of those things marketed to us as “good hygiene.” But here’s the twist—after battling with recurrent BV for months and diving into the science behind vaginal health, I realized that douching…
I remember the first time I had a BV flare-up—confused, frustrated, and a bit embarrassed, if I’m honest. What really baffled me was how often it kept coming back, despite doing all the “right” things. Antibiotics helped for a bit, but the real turning point came when I started focusing on what I was feeding…
If you’re currently pregnant and battling Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), first off—you’re definitely not alone. I remember feeling absolutely thrown off when my OB-GYN casually mentioned I had BV during my second trimester. No symptoms, no warning, just… “Hey, you’ve got BV.” At the time, I wasn’t even sure what it meant, let alone how it…
Let me just be real for a sec — dealing with BV right after your period? It’s the worst. Like clockwork, you wrap up your cycle and BAM, that not-so-fresh feeling creeps in again. I used to think it was just my body being weird, but turns out, there’s a lot more going on down…