Chat About Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) With Your Biomedical Engineering Big Sister

Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common vaginal conditions, yet it's still surrounded by confusion, stigma, and misinformation.In this episode, we're diving into the claim that BV is an STI, why that label isn't supported by what we currently know about the vaginal microbiome, and how sex absolutely can influence vaginal health without making BV a sexually transmitted infection.We also unpack why BV comes back so often, the limitations of how it's currently diagnosed and evaluated, and why so many people feel stuck in a cycle of treatment and recurrence. If you've ever wondered why BV can be so frustrating to manage, or why the conversation around it often feels oversimplified, this episode is for you.Because understanding the microbiology behind BV is far more helpful than attaching shame to it. 💞