If you’re like me and have had that frustrating moment at the doctor’s office where they prescribe metronidazole for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) — and your body says “nope” — welcome to the club. The side effects hit me hard, from nausea to that awful metallic taste. Worse, my allergy meant I needed to find an…
Let’s talk real for a minute. After dealing with some frustrating episodes of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and feeling like my body just wouldn’t reset, I realized something crucial that no doctor, no forum, no friend was really hammering home — what you eat directly impacts how fast and how well your vagina heals. It’s not…
Let’s be honest, when you’re dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV), personal hygiene becomes a bit of a daily strategy. I remember standing in the drugstore aisle, staring at rows of “feminine wipes,” wondering if they’d actually help or just make things worse. Many of us reach for baby wipes thinking they’re gentle, but can baby…
So, here’s a little story — last summer, I was battling a bout of bacterial vaginosis (BV) that just wouldn’t quit. You know that frustrating cycle where you treat it, feel better for a minute, and then boom, it’s back? That’s when a casual chat with a nutritionist friend flipped a switch in my brain….
Let’s be real for a moment — if you’ve been dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV), you’ve probably heard “try probiotics” more times than you can count. But nobody really tells you which probiotic strains actually make a difference. I’ve been in that exact situation, standing in front of a supplement aisle feeling like I needed…
Let me tell you, when I struggled with recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV), no one told me how much my weight could be playing a sneaky role. It wasn’t until I started digging into the connection between body weight and vaginal health that the dots started to connect. So, can being overweight increase BV risk? The…
When I first heard about using hydrogen peroxide for vaginal health, I’ll admit, I was skeptical. It sounded like one of those internet hacks that’s more myth than medicine. But curiosity (and a bout of persistent BV) pushed me down a rabbit hole of research, expert advice, and yes—personal experience. So, is hydrogen peroxide safe…
Vaginal itching is one of those symptoms that no one talks about, but so many of us have experienced—especially when it’s tied to bacterial vaginosis (BV). I’ve had those days where you’re squirming in your seat, wondering if it’s just a passing irritation or something more. And when it turns out to be BV, managing…
Over the years, I’ve had more conversations about gut health and vaginal balance than I ever thought I would. But it makes sense—your diet plays a bigger role in your vaginal health than you might think. I used to believe bacterial vaginosis (BV) was something that just “happens” due to external factors. But after going…