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…
It started subtly. A faint change in scent, a little extra discharge, and before I knew it—bam—Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) again. Like clockwork, it flared up just a couple of days after being intimate. It made me question everything: Was it the timing? The act itself? Or just my body reacting to stress? If you’ve ever…
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 had one of those “wait, is this normal?” moments down there? I’ve definitely been there. Vaginal dryness isn’t exactly dinner-table conversation, but it’s something a lot of us deal with, especially when hormones start playing their tricks. But here’s the thing — while it might just feel like an annoying side effect of aging,…
If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “can cranberry juice help with BV?” while holding a bottle of juice in your hand, wondering if you’re about to cure or confuse your body further — you’re not alone. I’ve been there. A lot of women I know have. We hear something natural might help and think, *Why…
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is one of those things no one really talks about, but once you’ve had it—especially more than once—it kind of haunts you. I remember the first time I dealt with it, and how embarrassed I felt even though it’s absurdly common. I tried the usual antibiotics route (hello, Metronidazole), but the recurrence…
Dealing with BV while traveling? Yep, been there. There’s nothing quite like prepping for a dreamy getaway, only to have bacterial vaginosis (BV) sneak up on you. I remember packing for a beach trip, excited about sun and saltwater, when that unmistakable discomfort hit. If you’ve experienced BV on the go, you know how disruptive…
I’ll be honest—I never expected to deal with something like bacterial vaginosis in my 50s. Like many women, I assumed it was something younger folks had to think about. Turns out, I was wrong. A subtle change in how things felt and a persistent, slightly off smell prompted a conversation with my doctor. That’s when…