When my partner first confided in me about her struggles with Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), I’ll be honest—I had no idea what it was. I’d heard the term tossed around, but it felt like one of those “women’s health” things that guys often stay clueless about. Big mistake. If you’re in a relationship and your partner…
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…
When it comes to vaginal health, we often think of hygiene habits or avoiding infections. But one thing I never gave much thought to until a few years ago? Vitamins. I used to constantly battle weird imbalances—occasional odor, dryness, irritation, even after being super careful. It wasn’t until I started looking into nutritional gaps that…
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…
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…
If you’ve ever dealt with bacterial vaginosis (BV), you probably know just how annoying it can be. For me, it started in college—suddenly, things just didn’t feel right “down there”. After seeing my OB-GYN and doing way too much Googling, I realized BV wasn’t something you just treat once and forget about. It likes to…
Last winter, I got this gorgeous lavender bath bomb set as a gift. You know the kind—fizzes like magic, smells heavenly, turns your tub into a spa. But after soaking for what felt like blissful eternity, I started noticing some not-so-fun symptoms creeping back: that familiar discomfort, an odd smell, and just… ugh. That’s when…
I’ve always believed that a good night’s sleep can fix just about anything. But what I didn’t realize until recently is how much our sleeping routine can influence something as specific (and frustrating) as bacterial vaginosis (BV). If you’ve been struggling with recurring BV or simply want to do everything you can to prevent it,…
Let’s talk honestly for a minute—when I was younger and first heard about *bacterial vaginosis* (BV), I thought it was just another one of those “happens-to-other-people” things. Fast forward to my late twenties, and suddenly it wasn’t so far removed. What caught me off guard, though, was learning how lifestyle habits—like smoking—could quietly play a…