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…
When I had my first child, I was flooded with advice—some helpful, some questionable, and most of it unsolicited. But nobody mentioned bacterial vaginosis (BV). It wasn’t until weeks postpartum, when something felt off, that I realized this was a thing many women go through, silently and often confused. So, let’s talk about it. If…
Let’s be real—thongs are a staple in many underwear drawers. They’re comfy (to some), stylish, and definitely come in handy under tight dresses or leggings. But I remember this one time after a beach vacation—living in thongs all week—I came back with the most uncomfortable issue: bacterial vaginosis. I had never even thought my underwear…
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…
Last summer, I noticed something strange: a faint streak of blood when I wiped—barely noticeable, but enough to raise an eyebrow. I wasn’t on my period, hadn’t had rough sex, and wasn’t experiencing any pain. At first, I brushed it off. But then it happened again. And again. I started to worry—could this light bleeding…
When I first noticed something wasn’t quite right “down there,” I wasn’t exactly sure how to explain it to my doctor. A weird smell, maybe? Some unusual discharge? It felt awkward, and honestly, I wasn’t even sure if it was worth bringing up. Turns out, I was dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV), and documenting my…
When I first noticed something was off—odd discharge, a weird smell—I went straight to panic mode. You’d think after years of adulting, I’d know the difference between a yeast infection and BV, right? Wrong. Like most people, I had no idea what “normal” discharge looked like anymore. And honestly, the symptoms are frustratingly similar. But…
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…
Let’s be real—talking to a doctor about something like recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV) can be awkward, confusing, and sometimes downright frustrating. I’ve been there. You walk into the appointment, armed with symptoms you’ve Googled a million times, but once you’re face-to-face with your provider, it’s hard to explain exactly what’s been going on. If you’ve…
