I still remember the first time I noticed something felt… off. I’d recently switched to a new hormonal birth control, and within a week or two, I noticed a strange odor and some unusual discharge. At first, I brushed it off, thinking it might be temporary. But it didn’t go away. It turns out, I…
Let’s be honest — the first time I had to deal with BV, it completely caught me off guard. I wasn’t even sure what it was at first, let alone how often I should be testing for it. Fast forward a few years (and a few too many uncomfortable recurrences), I’ve learned a lot more…
When I was going through BV treatment a couple of years ago, I made a ton of rookie mistakes that, in hindsight, definitely didn’t help the healing process. Between scanning forums, panicking at every symptom change, and trying out every DIY remedy someone swore by on TikTok, it was a rollercoaster. But if there’s one…
So, the other day, a close friend texted me, clearly panicked. She had just been told she might have Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), and her immediate question was, “Wait… is BV an STD or not?” And honestly, I get it. The way people throw medical terms around these days can be confusing. And if you’ve ever…
Let me tell you, I never thought something as ordinary as a pad could be messing with my health. I used to think that as long as I picked a “clean” or “fragrance-free” pad, I was doing the right thing. But after dealing with recurring bouts of bacterial vaginosis (BV), I had to dig deeper…
If you’ve ever stared at your underwear wondering, *“Is this normal?”*—you’re not alone. A few years back, I noticed something…off. No odor, no itching, but the discharge looked different. Thicker, grayish maybe? That tiny change set me on a late-night Google spiral. What I discovered was that sometimes, understanding discharge alone can tell you a…
When I first heard the term *Bacterial Vaginosis* (BV), I didn’t think much of it. But after experiencing some uncomfortable symptoms and doing my own digging, I realized BV is far more common—and more misunderstood—than most people think. Especially when it comes to inflammation. So, does BV cause inflammation in the vagina? Let’s dig into…
Let’s be real — no one wants to talk about bacterial vaginosis (BV) at brunch, but if you’ve ever experienced discomfort during intimacy and wondered what’s going on “down there,” you’re definitely not alone. The first time I felt that weird stinging sensation during sex, I panicked. I thought maybe I wasn’t lubricated enough or…
So, last summer I found myself dealing with some strange discomfort—nothing too alarming at first, but enough to make me rethink my wardrobe. After hours of Googling, chatting with friends, and one slightly awkward conversation with my OB-GYN, I realized my love for high-rise, ultra-snug jeans might be causing more harm than fashion-forward flair. Sound…
