So, I’ll be real with you—there was a time I started noticing something that felt… off. The texture, the feel, something was just different down there. And of course, cue the Googling spiral: “weird vaginal texture,” “vaginal tissue feels different,” and yes—“does BV cause unusual vaginal textures?” Turns out, I wasn’t alone. If you’re here,…
I still remember the first time I noticed something felt… off. I’d recently switched to a new hormonal birth control, and within a week or two, I noticed a strange odor and some unusual discharge. At first, I brushed it off, thinking it might be temporary. But it didn’t go away. It turns out, I…
If you’ve ever wondered whether hitting the gym could be making your BV symptoms worse, you’re not alone. I remember a time I was prepping for a beach trip and decided to go all in on cardio and squats. Everything was going great—until I noticed that unmistakable irritation creeping back. It made me pause and…
I’ll be honest—I didn’t even know what bacterial vaginosis was until a few years ago when I went through one of the most confusing stretches of vaginal health changes in my life. I’d just started seeing someone new, and within weeks, I noticed something was off. The odor was different, discharge wasn’t typical, and it…
When I first heard the term *Bacterial Vaginosis* (BV), I didn’t think much of it. But after experiencing some uncomfortable symptoms and doing my own digging, I realized BV is far more common—and more misunderstood—than most people think. Especially when it comes to inflammation. So, does BV cause inflammation in the vagina? Let’s dig into…
You know, figuring out the best time of day to apply BV medication isn’t something they exactly teach you in health class. The first time I had to deal with BV, I remember standing in my bathroom, metronidazole gel in one hand and my phone in the other, Googling: “morning or night?” No clear answer….
You know, figuring out the best time of day to apply BV medication isn’t something they exactly teach you in health class. The first time I had to deal with BV, I remember standing in my bathroom, metronidazole gel in one hand and my phone in the other, Googling: “morning or night?” No clear answer….
Let’s be real — no one wants to talk about bacterial vaginosis (BV) at brunch, but if you’ve ever experienced discomfort during intimacy and wondered what’s going on “down there,” you’re definitely not alone. The first time I felt that weird stinging sensation during sex, I panicked. I thought maybe I wasn’t lubricated enough or…
You know that uncomfortable feeling when things just feel… off? I’ve been there. At one point, I found myself constantly googling, “Why does my vaginal pH feel out of balance?” without really understanding what that even meant. Turns out, a lot of us don’t realize how delicate the vaginal ecosystem is — until something feels…