Facts About Sex and Bacterial Vaginosis
Ok lets get started, first of all bacterial vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted disease. But bacterial vaginosis can be effected or aggravated by sexually partners. Let me explain.
Bacterial vaginitis is very common and is found more often in women who are sexually active. Its simple if you have more sexual partners you have a greater risk of getting bacterial vaginitis. The reason is all down to bacteria and the spread of it. A women who is not sexually active is less likely to attract bad bacteria known as Gardnerella.
OK what is bacterial vaginosis. Well it is not an infection as many people think. Its just an inflammation cuases by upset flora bacteria within the vagina although very unpleasant. Normally occuring bacteria within the vagina keeps it in a healthy state. The good bacteria known as Lactobacillus lives happily inside the vagina fitting of any bad or unwanted bacteria. If bad bacteria is introduced in any way the balnce is upset thats when bacterial vaginosis occurs.
You will need to stop having sexual intercourse if you have bacterial vaginosis at least until the inflammation adn symptoms are clear. A healthy diet will help, try to eat fresh fruit and vegatables and avoid processed foods and refined sugars. Alcohol and coffee will not help bacterial vaginosis so try to avoid or limit.
How else can you keep bacterial vaginosis at bay? bacterial vaginitis often returns once the antibiotic course is finished. So the best way to stop recurrent bacterial vaginosis is to use a supplement of Acidophilus which are taken in tablet form and help build the supply of lactobacillus (good bacteria). Eating yogurt with live cultures will also help. Try Activia, I had good results with this. Keep bacteria from the anus away from the vagina with a good hygiene routine. Try wearing no underwear and letting the vagina breath.
Antibiotics will kill bad and good bacteria and this increases the risk of recurrent BV. Try to find a way to build your natural bacterial balance. You can do this with probiotic supplementation such as lactobacillus capsules and yogurt. After suffering with recurrent bacterial vaginitis (BV) for over 3 years I eventually found a totally natural cure that did not involve any antibiotics or creams. If you have bacterial vaginitis for the first time or have had recurrent bacterial vaginitis for some time this is something you really should consider looking at Bacterial Vaginosis Help