Smells Fishy? How to Get Rid of Bacterial Vaginosis

By ShiningGoddess 799 views 3rd Feb 2026

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Smells Fishy? How to Get Rid of Bacterial Vaginosis

This blog is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice. If you’re experiencing symptoms or have concerns about your vaginal health, please seek care from a qualified medical professional.

Trust me when I say, I’ve had my run around the sun when it comes to Bacterial Vaginosis. As someone who sells panties online, I’ve learned a lot about vaginal hygiene through my experience with BV, and with the help of my OB-GYN. In this blog post you’ll learn more about what BV is, and how to get rid of it. I’m sharing what I’ve learned through personal experience and guidance from medical professionals. This is not medical advice. If something feels off, always check in with a healthcare provider.

Bacterial Vaginosis affects around 21 million women annually. In the United States alone about 29% of women aged 14–49 have the infection. The key to bringing these percentages down is education.

So, what is BV and where does it come from? Bacterial vaginosis is a common, treatable vaginal infection caused by an imbalance of natural bacteria, specifically an overgrowth of harmful bacteria.

Our bodies are filled with trillions of both good and bad bacteria, and our vaginas generally do a very good job of cleaning out any bad bacteria that’s introduced. But the vagina has a sweet spot that’s needed in order to maintain a healthy vaginal biome. For the vagina to do its job well, it needs an acidic environment of a pH between 3.5–4.5 to protect against infection.

While BV is not an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection), it can be transmitted via intercourse with both men and women. Douching, using harsh soaps, smoking, and wearing the same pair of dirty underwear for too long are all strongly linked to the disruption of normal vaginal bacteria (lactobacilli), causing our vaginas to be all out of whack.

Symptoms of BV include a fishy odor, itchiness and discomfort in or around the genitalia, and changes in discharge consistency and color.

If untreated, BV will not go away on its own. The most effective way to treat BV is through antibiotics. You can get antibiotics through your primary doctor, OB-GYN, or Planned Parenthood. Penis havers can also spread BV, and currently there isn’t a way to test men for BV. If a partner who has a vagina tests positive for BV, it’s best to have all partners take antibiotics to help reduce the risk of BV being reintroduced.

How does this affect me as someone who sells panties online? After antibiotics, ways to reduce the risk of infection include wearing natural fiber underwear and maintaining good hygiene habits by washing after a workout (only with water) and trying to maintain a healthy pH balance.

If you’re someone (like me) who does not use condoms during sex with penis havers, it can be helpful to do a boric acid wash once a week to bring your pH balance back to where it needs to be. Semen is naturally very basic, so I recommend planning boric acid washes around your sexual habits and doing it right after intercourse while you’re asleep. I personally use pH-D Feminine Health boric acid.

You can also increase good bacteria like Lactobacillus through your diet. Fermented foods rich in Lactobacillus include yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha.

Taking probiotics can help as well, although it’s important to note that not all foods and supplements labeled as “probiotic” contain Lactobacillus. Always check the ingredient list for specific bacterial strains.

In conclusion, if you’re ever feeling itchy, experiencing discolored discharge, or noticing a fishy smell, it’s best to see a medical professional and ask to be tested for BV. Trust me — it’s worth it.

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Artthedemon I was asked to send someone my BV panties when I had it. He loved it. There’s a very small amount of people who like the smell so I was lucky to find one

Artthedemon @KevinMcCallister since when does that happen

KELLYMACHIAVELLI @KevinMcCallister nobody should be shamed for either of these issues.

MissMackenzie A.small clove of garlic with a small cut in it popped into the cookie jar while you're asleep, you wake up and symptoms are gone. For extreme cases cut the top off the clove. Truly swear by it. If you're a open to a more holistic approach , girlies you should try it.

GoddessNati Probiotics + boring acid suppositories + honey pot ph soap worked faster than the meds the gyno gave me !!

ShiningGoddess @SizeNineGoddess what do you mean?

SizeNineGoddess @Richandrandy2 this is a weird way to put a health concern for women

QueenKatastrophe @Sugarbunnyxo Azo boring acid suppositories work miracles love

Sugarbunnyxo This is me recently! What gels or things are people using to help?! In the uk if that helps x

Curvymilfqueen1 What a brilliant read gurrrlll love it 🥰

KevinMcCallister @ShiningGoddess yet women will shame men for problems such as hyperhidrosis.

TheFetishPrincess_Of_Sweets Cool write & good read very true & good for everyone to seeeee shy some of us dont accept very long wears

QueenKatastrophe Boric acid suppositories are a godsend for anyone who does extended wears

ShiningGoddess @Kirst83 oh truuueee, bubble baths and epson salts can trigger it which really sucks because I love my bathtime!

ShiningGoddess @MariaMite it’s pretty normal thing for women, I wouldn’t be surprised if everyone has had BV at least once in their lifetime!

ShiningGoddess @SagerainAlice it’s a pretty normal thing to happen to women, people shouldn’t shame you for it, or call you dirty, but it can be pretty uncomfortable and it can be spread super easily to other partners, so even if it doesn’t bother you having it, it’s always good to inform your partners so it doesn’t spread. I’m polyamorous, so if I have it, then my boyfriend sleeps with me and then sleeps with someone else, I pretty much gave them my BV because men can spread the bad bacteria too. But a lot of women are A symptomatic. So sometimes you could have it without even knowing!

SagerainAlice @Nasty lmfaoooooo. Amazing for sales. I agree but then idk about anybody else but like i said before. Some people treat it with a bad stigma

CherryCrush @Nasty 🤣🤣🤣

Nasty It’s really a simple formula: let the fish sanctuary ferment down under, sell for profit, then reinvest the proceeds in treatment gel. Everybody wins 😋

MariaMite Thank you for this. I had it this year and felt embarrassed but now seeing this and the comments I am less embarrassed.

Kirst83 I get it if I use scented stuff in my bath so just sensitive soap now x

Thislilpiggy84 I struggled with BV a lot in my younger years too and it was embarrassing. Great read, thank you for posting!

Goddesshoneyyyy I love this !!!

Alexuspeachx ✨✨✨🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

CherryCrush Such a great & informative blog! 🫶🏻

RubyJ69x @SagerainAlice yep i agree!! same with sti’s. (I dont have any) - but it happens you know. ☺️

SagerainAlice @RubyJ69x its crazy cause i hate the stigma it gets. Like as if someone is dirty…. I literally argued with an ex because of it. Like dude you messed me up lmfao

RubyJ69x @SagerainAlice yes! and suppositories! helps alot ☺️

SagerainAlice Thank you for this! I get this all the time and literally nothing as helped. I didnt even know they had BV gel

Sinn3rs_Collective @Nasty it’s been quite a while since I’ve gotten it. But I’ll keep you in mind 😘 Hope you’re doing well love!

Nasty @Sinn3rs_Collective next time you get it, just come and let me know 🥰

Sinn3rs_Collective Love this! Thank you for bringing attention to it. I got it several times from an ex and felt so embarrassed. But it’s very common and normal 🫶🏼🖤

ShiningGoddess I’ve learned a lot this year about it and now wanna tell everyone! It happens to so many women out there!!!

RubyJ69x Love this! I use to get this a lot with my ex partner - always got BV gel/suppositories in my cupboard! 🖤