When I had my first child, I was flooded with advice—some helpful, some questionable, and most of it unsolicited. But nobody mentioned bacterial vaginosis (BV). It wasn’t until weeks postpartum, when something felt off, that I realized this was a thing many women go through, silently and often confused. So, let’s talk about it. If…
Last summer, I noticed something strange: a faint streak of blood when I wiped—barely noticeable, but enough to raise an eyebrow. I wasn’t on my period, hadn’t had rough sex, and wasn’t experiencing any pain. At first, I brushed it off. But then it happened again. And again. I started to worry—could this light bleeding…
When I first noticed something wasn’t quite right “down there,” I wasn’t exactly sure how to explain it to my doctor. A weird smell, maybe? Some unusual discharge? It felt awkward, and honestly, I wasn’t even sure if it was worth bringing up. Turns out, I was dealing with bacterial vaginosis (BV), and documenting my…
Let’s be real—talking to a doctor about something like recurring bacterial vaginosis (BV) can be awkward, confusing, and sometimes downright frustrating. I’ve been there. You walk into the appointment, armed with symptoms you’ve Googled a million times, but once you’re face-to-face with your provider, it’s hard to explain exactly what’s been going on. If you’ve…
I’ve always believed that a good night’s sleep can fix just about anything. But what I didn’t realize until recently is how much our sleeping routine can influence something as specific (and frustrating) as bacterial vaginosis (BV). If you’ve been struggling with recurring BV or simply want to do everything you can to prevent it,…
Let’s talk honestly for a minute—when I was younger and first heard about *bacterial vaginosis* (BV), I thought it was just another one of those “happens-to-other-people” things. Fast forward to my late twenties, and suddenly it wasn’t so far removed. What caught me off guard, though, was learning how lifestyle habits—like smoking—could quietly play a…
Back in my late twenties, I used to chalk up my throbbing headaches to stress or dehydration — until I noticed a pattern. Like clockwork, the pain would strike just before my period, usually followed by fatigue, light sensitivity, and nausea. It took me years (and several doctors) to finally understand what I was experiencing:…
Ever had that moment when something feels a little “off” down there, and your mind instantly jumps to the worst-case scenario? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too—googling symptoms at 2 a.m., unsure if it’s just a UTI acting up or something like bacterial vaginosis (BV) again. The discomfort, confusion, and urgency that comes with…
For a while, I thought I had my cycle figured out—ovulation meant the usual cramps, slight mood shifts, and a spike in energy. But something was off. I started noticing a fishy odor and an unusual grayish discharge that didn’t quite match what I’d normally expect mid-cycle. A quick search led me down the rabbit…