No fishy smell for 5 months now

I’ve been reading a lot of success stories and I’m so happy to see that! I think the more and more we talk about this and what’s worked and what hasn’t is really helping everyone get closer to ending this! I have not, I’m not sure how safe I feel about sticking one up their, when I took it I did it orally. But if these pills stop working that’s something I would try. I think they are. I can send you the link.

I have read a lot of women saying that coffee triggered their BV, I drank coffee everyday it was really hard the first couple of weeks because I was so tired. But I promise you that giving those thugs up helped me and I would give basically anything up to not have those symptoms. Everyone’s body is different but I think you should try it. Girly everything you just said I know exactly how you feel I’ve gone to the bathroom and cried during public outings because of the embarrassment, I wasn’t the same the entire time either. All I would do was worry about it, it NEVER left my mind. It’s f*****g horrible, and I am so sorry you’re going threw this. I think and thought the same day it’s so depressing because none of us no if it’ll go away. You should try these pills I can send you the link if you want. I’ve tried many different things as well and this is the only thing that’s helped. It may take alittle while to work, some women said it worked right away and others said it took some time. I’ve been reading about this product called vivagel for bv and they’re making a medicine that cures and keeps away BV they’ve had good success rates, so I’m just glad someone’s actually focusing on a medicine that keeps it away. But I’m sorry you’re going threw this I’ve been there I’m still there I worry everyday that these pills will stop working, keep hope okay? I had it for 4 years before finding something that helps. It’s literally a living hell. But this website really has helped me knowing that I wasn’t alone. And remember that you’re beautiful, and so strong, and no matter what you will get threw this. I told myself so many nights I’d rather die than live with this, and I’m glad I never went threw with that. I’m praying for you.

@hadi,

I know :”( I feel like each passing week I get more and more depressed. And I am a mother so it is even affecting me wanting to bring her places as much as I use to because the odor is present most days and especially when I’m around a group of ppl it’s hard to mask it... plus at work I have to constantly spray myself with a spritz of perfume or just walk away to the bathroom multiple times if I feel the smell coming... it’s crazy! I haven’t had to deal with it during sex thank god because idk if I could live with myself after someone smelling that... so I have been keeping to myself of course. Which gets OLD fast! Ugh I’m hoping the Isla stick works I am going to order it soon and try it out! I will let you all know how it goes in a couple of weeks. 

Yes I pray it works for us! Whenever I put a femdophilus probiotic up there for a few days it takes the smell away until my period returns and then I have to redo that. I just wish I knew what was causing the imbalance. But until then girl, trial and error til we find it!

Sorry my message got moderated but I was saying I pray this works for both of us. I also suggested using fem - (do - phil us ) probiotics. I guess that word can't be used in the message lol. Whenever I used it up there for a few days it took the smell away until my period returns and then it comes right back. I wish I knew what caused my BV. But until then girl trial and error til we find the cure.

It’s just insane that there are meds to help fight things like cancer and HIV but there isn’t a cure for this!? I’m so frustrated. There HAS to be something more.. I wish the CDC would really recognize this as something like an STD that needs to be cured. I was just telling my mom the other day (she’s one of the few ppl that know) that I’d rather have some nasty std and get rid of it than suffer this odor every single day! Ugh.... I do everything right and can’t seem to beat this monster....can’t even ride in the car with anyone because the smell flows around and I am just so insecure about it! Who wouldn’t be it’s the most embarrass thing EVER. :”( I sure hope someone finds a cure or a remedy that completely wipes it out! I want my life back so bad. 

What things do you do to manipulate the smell? I’m glad you’re getting atleast some relief from it! You can’t lose hope, no matter what I feel like everything in life happens for a reason weather we no it or not at the moment. This has really made me a very sensitive person to other people and they’re feelings, and to really think about how everyone really does have stuff they’re going threw, and it’s taught me to be patient, and understanding. I have been reading a lot about that soap stick! If you get it please let me know how it goes for you and if it works. I know before I found this website I didn’t talk to a single person about this issue. It’s hard facing hard times, and problems especially alone. I hate that any of you are going threw this but it’s nice knowing I’m not the only one. And that other people are finding cures, and aren’t giving up hope. I finally talked to my bf about it, he’s been with me threw all of this bs and has never once brought it up or complained. I really do believe that he was my gift from god. It made our relationship stronger by me talking to him about what was going on, and why I do certain things like always run to the bathroom after sex. He thought it was him the reason I was doing so many things but once we talked it made him feel better about stuff which is more important to me than being embarrassed about talking to him. But I’m glad I get to talk to ladies like you about this! 

Girly I promise you that we have both been their and everyone on this website has felt how you do. It is absolutely horrible but you are not alone. I remember avoiding going out of my room as much as possible because being alone was the only semi way of feeling normal since I didn’t have to worry about if people could smell me. I hope the stick works for you as well! Keep trying new things if something doesn’t work try something else. I’ve read a lot about how certain things help women with this issue and others don’t since all of our bodies are different. Keep trying okay? Again never give up hope I waited almost 3 years before trying anything to get rid of this I wish I would’ve done it sooner. Also remember to give things a chance, listen to your body and find what works and what doesn’t. Like I said with me cutting out coffee, stopped me from getting reoccurring episodes. You’ll figure this out you will it just might take alittle time. And they are looking for a cure for the women who have reoccurrence bv finally! It’s had good success rates and is getting FDA approved it’s called vivagel bv!

I wrote about my dramas with BV the other day on the forum. I tried every single thing in world that was recommended and prescribed it seemed. The only single thing that actually permanently rid me of it was exactly what you are hoping will for you. I genuinely believe it will 100% work. As I said I had tried EVERYTHING but Isla soap stick was the only thing that stopped it all for good. It was the smell that I noticed gone basically immediately. I know the struggles of what you're talking about. I was almost a recluse because of what BV was doing to me. It literally changed my life. I'm sure it will yours too. All the best Hun. Keep us updated. 

Sydney,

That is amazing that your Bf is sticking through it with you. So many men just don’t understand the female body and PH etc. and just think a woman worth odor is nasty. Which for me is not the case at all but somehow I still have to go through this. I will let you know how it goes and yes I do believe things happen for a reason, I just hope it goes away. I cannot live like this for the rest of my life. :”( 

How long ago did you use the stick? I’ve been reading a lot of positive things about it for women with bv! I just didn’t know if it had kept everything away? Yes it has changed all of our lives in a horrible way but we are all very strong women because of it. And we’re all here for each other and you. Rock bottom lasted a good four years for me almost everyday I know your pain, and I know the hopeless feeling as well. Keep trying stuff as I said before I didn’t start trying different things until a little over a year ago.

No they don’t I always read stories about how big of jerks they are to women who have this. I always tell those girls they are not dirty in anyway and we all take better care of or vaginas than women don’t have this do. We’re not dirty people. I don’t think I could’ve made it threw this hell without him. Okay all prayers it works for you 💕

Yes I'm thankful for having a understanding boyfriend. I just hate when he thinks it's because of him. I understand their fluids affect our ph. And if so I wish there was something he could take so that he won't re-infect me each time I feel my symptoms are better. But I insert a probiotic called ( fem do phi lus ) by ja r r o w.  I had to space it out or else it won't let me send the message. And by inserting it I get immediate relief. When I'm on a budget like I am now I use coconut oil soaked tampons with tea tree oil and lavender. I've eliminated sugar and even gone vegan, it hasn't helped my situation. However I do notice when I eat some type of cake I get a tingle but sugar is not by itself the problem. I'll most likely order the stick in a few weeks. I'm not stable enough to get it. The shipping is 25$ by itself and that could be another probiotic bottle for me. I know beat BV outweighs the cost. I'm just tired of things not working. I just want to be able to go through the day without thinking about my vagina smh.

I first got the Isla stick in February this year. It was truly amazing how quickly it showed the effects. My BV symptoms have completely disappeared. I still use it occasionally to maintain the tightening benefit it gives. So not only did I get rid of my BV I also eliminated my pelvic floor excercises. Two birds with one stick??😉