Boric acid is one of those remedies that often pops up when dealing with stubborn vaginal issues. I remember the first time I heard about it from a friend who swore it saved her from recurring infections. But naturally, the first question that came to my mind was — how often can you safely use…
If you’ve ever had bacterial vaginosis (BV), you know how annoying — and honestly, confusing — it can be to deal with. I remember the first time I had it, I wasn’t even sure what was going on down there. It wasn’t until a not-so-casual Google search and a talk with my OB-GYN that I…
You’d be surprised how many of us don’t give a second thought to how we wash our underwear. I used to toss mine into the machine with everything else — hot, cold, detergent, whatever worked. It wasn’t until I started having recurring BV flare-ups (hello, fishy odor and uncomfortable discharge) that I got curious. Could…
It started subtly. A faint change in scent, a little extra discharge, and before I knew it—bam—Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) again. Like clockwork, it flared up just a couple of days after being intimate. It made me question everything: Was it the timing? The act itself? Or just my body reacting to stress? If you’ve ever…
Ever had one of those “wait, is this normal?” moments down there? I’ve definitely been there. Vaginal dryness isn’t exactly dinner-table conversation, but it’s something a lot of us deal with, especially when hormones start playing their tricks. But here’s the thing — while it might just feel like an annoying side effect of aging,…
Dealing with BV while traveling? Yep, been there. There’s nothing quite like prepping for a dreamy getaway, only to have bacterial vaginosis (BV) sneak up on you. I remember packing for a beach trip, excited about sun and saltwater, when that unmistakable discomfort hit. If you’ve experienced BV on the go, you know how disruptive…
Let’s be real — we’ve all Googled something like “what’s normal down there?” or “why is my pH off?” more than we’d like to admit. Vaginal health is something many women don’t talk about enough, yet it’s one of the most vital aspects of our overall well-being. After years of trial and (lots of) error,…
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t come up nearly enough: underwear. More specifically, the best underwear for women prone to BV (bacterial vaginosis). If you’ve ever dealt with BV, you know how frustrating the cycle can be—discharge, odor, irritation—and let’s not even talk about how it affects confidence. I’ve personally had my fair share of…
Tracking recurring BV patterns wasn’t something I ever imagined needing to learn. But after experiencing the third flare-up in just a few months, I knew I couldn’t just keep reacting — I had to get ahead of it. If you’re reading this, you might be in the same boat. Dealing with bacterial vaginosis that seems…