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…
Let’s be real for a moment—there’s nothing more frustrating (and honestly, embarrassing) than noticing a fishy vaginal odor out of the blue. I’ve been there. You start googling things like “why do I smell like fish” or “how to get rid of BV smell fast” and end up feeling more overwhelmed than helped. That unmistakable…
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…
There’s nothing quite as frustrating — or frankly embarrassing — as the relentless itching that can come with bacterial vaginosis (BV). I remember sitting through a long meeting, squirming and shifting, silently praying the sensation would just stop. It didn’t. And that was the moment I realized I couldn’t ignore it any longer. If you’re…
I’ll be honest—I didn’t even know what bacterial vaginosis was until a few years ago when I went through one of the most confusing stretches of vaginal health changes in my life. I’d just started seeing someone new, and within weeks, I noticed something was off. The odor was different, discharge wasn’t typical, and it…
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…
Let me tell you — if you’ve ever dealt with bacterial vaginosis (BV), you’re probably familiar with that dreaded moment of “uh oh… is it back?” I remember feeling that way myself. Everything seems fine for a while, and then slowly, you start noticing subtle signs that feel all too familiar. It’s frustrating, confusing, and,…
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is one of those things no one really talks about—but honestly, it deserves more attention. I’ll admit, I didn’t even know what it was until I found myself dealing with it. The itch, the weird smell, the confusion of “Is this a yeast infection or something else?” If you’re searching for the…