Let’s be real—summer’s amazing, but the heat? Not always our best friend when it comes to staying fresh down there. I remember last July, spending a beach day only to feel self-conscious the whole time because of that not-so-fresh feeling. You’re not alone if you’ve been googling “how to eliminate vaginal odor in summer” and…
Ever wake up feeling uncomfortable down there and wonder if your pajamas—or lack of them—are part of the problem? Yeah, I’ve been there too. Turns out, what you wear at night can either help your body fight off bacterial vaginosis (BV) or make things worse. And let me tell you, once I figured this out,…
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…
You’d be surprised how many of us don’t give a second thought to how we wash our underwear. I used to toss mine into the machine with everything else — hot, cold, detergent, whatever worked. It wasn’t until I started having recurring BV flare-ups (hello, fishy odor and uncomfortable discharge) that I got curious. Could…
If you’ve ever had bacterial vaginosis, you probably know how confusing and frustrating it can be. I remember the first time I dealt with it—I thought it was just a yeast infection and tried every OTC treatment I could find. It wasn’t until I noticed the discharge and odor weren’t going away that I realized…
Ever walked into a room and suddenly second-guessed yourself because something just felt… off? Yeah, I’ve been there. A few years ago, I had a week where I constantly felt self-conscious, like maybe others could notice what I was experiencing—an unpleasant, fishy vaginal odor that just wouldn’t go away no matter how much I showered…
Bacterial Vaginosis is one of those frustrating conditions that sneaks up on you when life is already chaotic. I remember the first time I dealt with it—I was freshly back from a beach trip, a mix of sweat, saltwater, and synthetic underwear. Within days, I noticed that unmistakable fishy odor and unusual discharge that had…
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…
Last winter, I got this gorgeous lavender bath bomb set as a gift. You know the kind—fizzes like magic, smells heavenly, turns your tub into a spa. But after soaking for what felt like blissful eternity, I started noticing some not-so-fun symptoms creeping back: that familiar discomfort, an odd smell, and just… ugh. That’s when…