Why Using Tampons During BV Infection May Make Symptoms Worse
Let’s be real—dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV) isn’t just physically annoying, it’s mentally exhausting. I remember standing in a drugstore aisle, overwhelmed, trying to decide whether to grab tampons or pads, not knowing if using tampons would make things worse. That uncomfortable gray area—between wanting to stay fresh and not wanting to mess with an…