Not too long ago, I found myself staring at a little strip from an at-home vaginal pH test, wondering what the colors really meant. I’d been feeling “off” for a few days, and while I’ve learned to listen to my body, those tiny color squares made me realize that understanding vaginal pH is not as…
If you’ve ever noticed your BV symptoms flaring up around your period, you’re not alone. I’ve had this happen more times than I’d like to admit—thinking I was finally in the clear, only for that all-too-familiar discomfort and odor to return right after my cycle started. So the question stands: can menstrual blood make BV…
Okay, so let me just start by saying—if you’ve ever dealt with bacterial vaginosis (BV), you know it’s not just some random “mild imbalance.” It’s disruptive. It throws your whole day off. And if you’re anything like I was, the number one question that sticks with you even after treatment is: does BV mess with…
You know that awkward moment when you’re suddenly hyper-aware of your own scent — and not in a “just-left-the-spa” kind of way? Yeah, I’ve been there too. That lingering, fishy smell that keeps coming back even after antibiotics — that’s often what people mean when they talk about chronic BV. And it’s way more common…
Let me tell you, nothing is more frustrating than feeling off-balance during what should be a “normal” part of your cycle. I remember vividly how confused I was when, like clockwork, mid-cycle brought not just ovulation but a familiar, unwelcome guest—bacterial vaginosis (BV). If you’ve ever wondered, “Can you get BV during ovulation?”, you’re not…
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,…
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…
So, you’re wondering: what age does BV usually start? It’s a question that more people—especially women—should be asking openly, but it’s often met with silence, confusion, or worse, misinformation. I still remember the awkward silence in my high school health class when a friend shyly asked about vaginal odor. No one answered. Not the teacher….
We don’t talk enough about how staying hydrated impacts vaginal health—and honestly, I used to overlook this too. It wasn’t until I started tracking how my body felt on those days when I’d barely sipped any water that I noticed something was off down there. Vaginal dryness, slight irritation, and even stronger odors were more…