Waking up to find an unexpected spot on your favorite pajamas or a faint stain on the bedsheet can be frustrating, especially when you’re unsure what caused it. Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations with women worried about whether vaginal discharge linked to bacterial vaginosis (BV) can actually stain fabric or leave a lingering…
So, I recently stumbled upon a rather awkward conversation with my best friend about vaginal massages. You know, the kind of chat that starts casual and suddenly flips into a full-blown health debate? Well, turns out, a lot of women are curious — can vaginal massage worsen BV? As someone who has been through the…
So, a friend recently asked me, “Can vaginal steaming worsen BV?” Honestly, it’s a topic not many openly discuss, yet it’s something a lot of women quietly wonder about. I get it — with the rising popularity of holistic health practices, vaginal steaming (or “v-steaming”) seems like a go-to ritual for self-care. But here’s the…
Let’s be real for a second — it’s happened to most of us. You’re out for a run, or maybe it’s just one of those sweltering, humid days, and suddenly, you catch a whiff that makes you double-take. Is it me? Is it my sweat? Or… is it something more, like BV? I’ve been there,…
Let’s be honest — talking about vaginal health isn’t exactly casual coffee shop conversation. But when something feels or smells off, it can throw your confidence out the window fast. I remember the first time I noticed an odd scent that didn’t quite feel “normal” — sharp, almost metallic, and kind of sour. I immediately…
When I first heard about bacterial vaginosis (BV), I didn’t even realize it was as common as it is—especially among women who consider themselves generally healthy. But here’s the thing: BV doesn’t discriminate. One of the biggest misconceptions I had (and that many women still have) was thinking that poor hygiene must be to blame….