I see, bacteria and yeast make kombucha "good" and "healthy"

But bacteria and yeast in my vagina are an "infection" and need "medication"

Double standards....

Sometimes at work I just want to pull a Clippy and be like, "it looks like you're trying to test this patient for vitamin D deficiency! I say that because the diagnosis code you used is 'Screening for Vitamin D deficiency'! But the test you asked for is Vitamin D dihydroxy (not to be used for vitamin D deficiency screening). Did you mean to ask for the much more common and less expensive test, Vitamin D 25 hydroxy, instead?"

But no, we're not supposed to fill out a follow up request if a doctor explicitly asked for the test, which they did.

Hey, this is a great example how American healthcare is wildy inefficient and riddled with errors!

Having a vagina honestly sucks bc it's like you have to do fucking alchemy just to prevent yourself from getting sick. You've got an intricate ecosystem of microorganisms down there that you're dependent on for your own well-being and they can be set off by the tiniest fucking thing

Keeping your pubes too short can cause yeast infections, but letting them get too long can also cause yeast infections. Washing the area with specialized soap can help prevent yeast infections, but it can also cause them. Your periods can cause yeast infections, and so can the medicine you take to stop your periods. Having sex can cause yeast infections, especially if the person you're having sex with is diabetic (???). Being diabetic can cause yeast infections. Wearing the wrong clothes or eating the wrong things can cause yeast infections. Not getting enough fucking sleep can cause yeast infections. The list is neverending

Luckily, yeast infections are fairly easy to treat with OTC medicine that you can find at any Walmart. BUT! Even if all of your symptoms indicate that you have a yeast infection, you have to take a test first to confirm that it's a yeast infection (they do not sell the tests at Walmart) bc you might actually have the opposite of a yeast infection (bacterial vaginosis) which has the exact same symptoms as a yeast infection but is caused by an imbalance of different microorganisms. And if you use yeast infection medicine to treat a bacterial infection it will light your pussy on fire. So if you have a bacterial infection, you must instead visit your local witch doctor (gynecologist) and get prescribed special potions (antibiotics) to treat it

Antibiotics can also cause yeast infections

hi! I have a question about sexual health clinics - long story short I have a pretty strong fishy smell coming from my vagina so I'm planning on visiting the sexual health clinic at my college. I'm nervous though, and while you obviously couldn't know exactly what procedure is at my local clinic, I was wondering what general things should happen at an appointment? What sort of questions will I be asked? Do I have to show someone my vagina? Will they believe that I'm not sexually active? (true fact but doctors are ALWAYS sceptical when I say this)

hi anon,

you're right that this will vary from one location to another. if you're having a health issue with your vagina then your healthcare provider will likely be asking questions about your sexual history; whether or not they believe your answers isn't something that I can answer, although a good healthcare provider should, of course, listen to their patients. there's a good chance they'll want to perform an exam and possibly take samples, which is something to be aware of and prepare for but also something that you can call ahead and ask about.

you can also call ahead to the clinic and ask if there's information about what you can expect if you come in with a likely case of bacterial vaginosis (the most typical cause of the fishy odor you're describing) and request further information about what kind of treatment you can expect from your visit. knowing what to expect in advance can be a huge help!

if it does come to a vaginal exam and you're feeling nervous, that's totally normal! very few people enjoy vaginal exams, but it's totally possible to get through them with minimal pain. my best advice is to come in prepared for a little pain if you're not accustomed to vaginal penetration and have a really honest chat with the person performing your examination about your expectations. when I get my pap smears done, I always open by telling the gyno that vaginal penetration isn't super easy for me and that I may need to swear through the exam and take breaks if it gets overwhelming. every examiner I've ever had has been totally understanding and down to work with me on that; communicating can help so so much.

I hope everything goes well and you get the treatment you need!

Any vagina related tips?

ya sure “feminine wash” is a scam don’t use it, anything with fragrance is a scam, ur vagina cleans itself, you only need water and if water isn’t enough for you to feel “normal” that means u have a ph imbalance that can only be treated with antibiotics or cream specifically designed to be ingested or put on / around the labia NEVER inside, further problems require an inspection from a doctor or better yet a obgyn, things like soda or too much sugar intake or wearing underwear that’s tight or detergent that has too many chemicals can throw off ur ph, it happens and it can happen for any reason, no one with a vagina has gone their entire life without throwing their ph off atleast once or getting a uti or yeast infection, it’s going to happen eventually and it’s normal, both of those infections r the result of ur vagina trying to restore order and being unable to which is where doctors come in not feminine wash, pineapple juice and cranberry juice will not make u taste sweet, they only add a taste on top of ur natural taste, vaginas r organs they won’t taste like candy or smell like flowers they aren’t supposed to and anyone that tells u otherwise is just trying to sell to u, u shouldn’t be using scented sprays down there, even baby powder is pushing it depending on the brand, try sleeping without underwear once a week to let ur vagina breathe or wear cotton underwear more often, most ph problems come when the vagina can’t properly “air” itself out while cleaning itself, drinking water is important ofcourse, 1 in three people with vaginas will have bacterial vaginosis in their lifetime and it’ll often be reoccurring, meaning having a vagina that’s out of whack is normal for a majority of the population, pee after sex even if u only got head, water based lubricant is ur friend and less likely to irritate ur canal, um make sure to wipe from front to back, refrain from waxing the bikini area ur more prone to infections that way and don’t let porn convince u vaginas all look one way / have to look a certain way, a lot of what u see in popular pornos r vaginas that have had labia surgery bleaching and lazer hair removal, urs is normal looking i promise

Scent of Undeath in BG3

So while playing Baldur's Gate 3, one of the banter dialogues you can get is between Shadowheart and Astarion about the smell of undeath. The interaction basically ends up with her pointing out that Astarion doesn't really have much of an odor and Astarion retorts his 'whiff' is very faint and easily covered by what I'm assuming is a cologne that he wears. Later, when about to walk into a vampire den, Astarion comments that they can be "organic" and everyone should brace their noses.

And it got me thinking. What would undeath smell like? Which the obvious answer is like a corpse, which led me to wonder what a dead body smells like. Here's a breakdown that I found [link to source]:

Hydrogen sulfide:  A colorless, flammable, toxic gas that has the smell of rotten eggs.

Cadaverine:  An organic compound that smells like rotting flesh.

Putrescine: Like Cadaverine, Putrescine is an organic compound with an intensely putrid, nauseating strong smell of rotting flesh. Some scientific studies have even considered the smell a “fight or flight” trigger.

Skatole (3-methylindole): Skatole has an interesting molecular composition and story. This crystalline organic compound is directly derived from the feces of mammals and birds. In high concentrations, it is a strong, earthy, fecal odor. At low concentrations, the scent is pleasantly sweet and flowery.

Indole: A compound with a strong sewage odor, produced by the breakdown of proteins in dead bodies. Indole has a musty, fecal, and flowery scent, similar to Skatole.

Dimethyl disulfide: A known volatile organic compound and decomposition byproduct known to attract blowflies. Has a garlic-like scent.

Dimethyl trisulfide: Dimethyl trisulfide has a similar molecular structure as dimethyl disulfide and is partially responsible for attracting blowflies as a decomposition byproduct. Also has a garlic-like scent.

Methyl mercaptan: A byproduct that is released during the early stages of a protein breakdown and has a strong distinctive rotten cabbage or egg smell. Methyl mercaptan undergoes a chemical reaction that oxidizes it into dimethyl disulfide. Bleach also deoxidizes methyl mercaptan into dimethyl disulfide, which is why the use of bleach is ill-advised.

Trimethylamine: A fishy-smelling gas that may also resemble the scent of ammonia. It is also responsible for bad breath and some human infections, including bacterial vaginosis.

There's plenty to choose from, but I feel being undead the natural scent isn't as cut and dry as 'you smell like a corpse'. For a zombie, I would imagine of course the smell of rotting meat, but could also lean towards fishy, fecal, flowery, and/or garlicky probably based on how far gone their bodies are. But they're also walking, rotting corpses so - low hanging fruit.

Vampires on the other hand would be much harder to decide. Methyl mercaptan, which is an early chemical, smell like rotten cabbage/eggs - but I feel like for a vampire that has to get close to someone that this wouldn't be a smell easily covered by cologne and would put off people more often than not. Putrescene probably woud be too strong as well and apparently triggers fight-or-flight responses.

I'm going to lean towards vampires having either a garlicky, musty, sweet, or flowery smell (or some combination thereof) that is reasonably faint when they are well fed and stronger if they are not. I could imagine a vampire that does without for extended periods of time probably does start to develop more of the unpleasant odors going from just 'musty' to 'fecal matter and rotting meat' odors.

Since Cazador is known to only give them enough blood to "live", lock them in tombs for a year at a pop, or in kennels for however long, and Cazador was impaled for 10 years himself as a spawn - makes sense that a vampire den could be very unpleasant to the nose.

Last thought: If you romance The Emperor, the narrator mentions his breath smells of vanilla and garlic. Vanilla is a floral-y smell, that and garlic are both smells that can come from a dead body. Mind flayers eat brains, I'm now wondering if this is a nod to them basically having "death" on their breath.

dear people with coochies...

okay whatever is this trend that is going around that keeps telling vulva owners don't need to use soap... PLEASE USE SOAP!

you are supposed to use (gentle) soap on the vulva (the outside!). there are a lot of folds and crevices that collect discharge that can and will turn into smegma if soap is not applied! water is not enough!! sometimes, you need to retract your clitoral hood and wash in there, too.

if you have sensitive skin or you suspect your bacterial vaginosis comes from hygiene products, consider the following before ditching soap:

• change from generic soap to one used for babies.

• your preferred brand of pads/tampons may be the culprit. especially, tampons with applicators and pads with colourful swirls/fragrance infused pads! also, make sure you wash and sterilise your reusable period products after each cycle.

• your partner is using lotion to wank frequently. ask them to ditch the lotion and buy actual lube!

• your (uncut) partner does not use soap on his penis, particularly behind the foreskin. uncut penises collect bacteria quickly. overall, if your partner has a penis, they need to be uptop with their junk too.

• the brand of condoms you use - some condoms come pre-lubed with lubricant that contains a lot of glycerin, which is metabolised as sugar and may upset your natural PH balance.¹

• your blood sugar levels are elevated. while generally that leads to frequent yeast infections, sometimes your body might do a fucky and give you BV instead.

• your laundry detergent may be the culprit - especially if you use powdered product and wash on a low temperature (<40°C) + low spin (<800/m).

• you and/or your partner habitually do not wash your hands before touching your kitty. this is self explanatory.

• wash your sex toys. yes, even the satisfyer and other clitoral stuff. make sure your sex toys are of non-porous, non-toxic materials. avoid phthalates in your dildos!

DO NOT! under any circumstances put yogurt (not even the one that says unsweetened), garlic or any other foodstuffs in your vagina! that yeast infection/BV might turn into toxic shock.

additionally, dump that tampon applicator too! statistically, tss (from tampon usage) prevalence is higher in countries that use tampon applicators, especially the plastic ones. it is commonly understood that bacteria enters the bloodstream through microtears in the vaginal walls. for the same reason, it is strongly recommended to use the right size/absorbance tampons as to not cause unnecessary abrasions.

thank you for your time and patience.

¹ anecdotally, I have heard good reviews about Skyn, MySize and Lelo condoms from the more expensive end & EXS Air Thin from the cheaper end. I personally use EXS. Most "popular" condom brands are not that good for your coochie. Durex is the worst.

Zena:" The stalkers who claim to be experts on Poppy's story don't even know shit about sexual health. This is just clowning around. I just can't these people seriously. I told Poppy to get testing to protect herself because after someone violates you, they're is zero reason to trust their history."

1.) Literally no one has claimed expertise on Poppy. This is yet another false claim. See, people paid attention to Poppy's behavior and Poppy's words. People are just observing Poppy's publicly abusive meltdown. People are simply tracking a smear campaign. Poppy provides that data. A LOT of data. Poppy continues to incessantly and obsessively make false claims of sexual assault, as if hundreds of people didn't witness Poppy serve us with a linear timeline of rejection. People aren't experts on anyone, that's silly. Poppy put out a fuck ton of information publicly. It's getting difficult for people to silence their own critical thinking. Luckily, there is public access to entire archives documenting Poppy's willfully malicious campaign to destroy another Trans woman. Because of rejection. It's revenge. Thanks to Poppy's unhinged antics across Tumblr and Twitter, people can analyze the data for themselves on their own time. And there-in lies the rub for this sneaky tyrannical goblin -- your arguments are getting more nonsensical. Zena is throwing up diversions. It's getting a bit pitiful.

Zena: "I guess I'm going to be posting sexual health articles to educate these fucks now. Just how much these people know about sex is both astounding and telling. This is a self report on their part."

Zena: "These are just more signs that Poppy's story is actually true AND that she has love and support to help her after this awful shit.

2.) The only link between public discussions on sexual health and Zena's false expertise claims is Poppy's word-vomit. The UTI was splattered all over her TL after having consensual sex & getting rejected. That's it. Zena, this disjointed, bizarre gotchya connection you made with sexual health is not a sign that Poppy's story is true. This deeply goofy statement is almost as bad as me saying, "Oh wow my cat actually has asthma, not a hairball." Then going on to say, "This is a sign why I know my neighbor married a raccoon." Y'all have lost the plot and if all this wasn't so potentially harmful to folks in an already marginalized community, this shit would be funny.

On to the next point the goblin tyrant attempts to slip in subtlety. Folks may have left out the BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS part during sexual health discussions. Hell, some folks might not even know what BV is. NOT knowing what BV is or forgetting to mention BV aren't indicators of a total lack of knowledge on sexual health. Leaving out BV doesn't mean folks need to be educated by this tyrannical goblin Zena. What she's trying to do is divert attention away from Poppy's very transparent attempts to further humiliate Noeh. Everything Poppy puts on her TL centers on smearing Noeh. She literally HAS NOT stopped tweeting @ Noeh since she publicly disclosed her tweets made Noeh uncomfortable when they were partners. It is deeply unsettling that Poppy continues to try to talk to Noeh behind the scenes while routinely @ing Noeh from the YT account. This is all calculated and this community is not dumb. They're catching on. Trust that there are doubts that even her most fervent defenders are experiencing -- OF COURSE they have doubts, but what would happen if they just got brutally honest and disclosed that Poppy is indeed out of control. Poppy has gone against SO many things she advocates in her streams. Rapejacketing and targeting a trans woman is pretty disgusting. Attempting to cut of a homeless trans man's only source of revenue in the middle of winter in MICHIGAN. Shitting all over asexuals because Noeh slipped up and made a controversial statement.

BPD will NEVER be an excuse for abuse. An abuser is actively being coddled to the point where her supporters are enabling more abuse. I think it's pretty clear this therapist has not gotten treatment like DBT for her BPD. This person is a public figure. She is lending more stigma to this diagnosis. There are so many folks with BPD in my life who put in the work and are determined to be well. It is unbelievable what they face and I have so much respect for these survivors. I also feel incredibly protective over them. That impact of these far extending stigmas ACTIVELY cause HARM to people with BPD.

Listen, it's very obvious how Poppy is shitting on survivors of rape and havers of BPD. She's not an imperfect victim. She's a spiteful, vengeful, scorned woman. Zena is also shitting on folks with BPD by enabling Poppy's behavior Her supporters are enabling Poppy's behavior. You are lending to stigma and shitting on other BPD survivors. Coddling this woman while she loudly and publicly continues on with her harmful actions is not a loving act. Enabling is not an act of love. If you truly supported her, you would not lend momentum to her smear campaigns. You'd see that, at this point, Poppy is actually a liability. She is causing REAL harm to your community. Adding insult to injury, she really is out here publicly shitting on y'all, underestimating y'alls knowledge base and ability to recognize lies, abuse, danger, and malice. Some of y'all are leaning into that and at some point, you'll have to come to terms with your choices.

Anyway...

I just want to acknowledge the work and time y'all archivists have put into this. I really do appreciate being able to have access to the information I've needed to form my own opinions. Okay. That is all.

Have a beautiful night, beautiful people.

"Whoops lotsa typos there" 🥴💩

^

this is kind of embarrassing to ask after we've been mutuals so long but what does "blankvort" even mean

hi hello you have no idea how important this question is to me and what eternal vast darkness you have damned humanity to and how excited i am to talk about this. short answer though when i was a kid i read these novels about a middle schooler called florian bates becoming a consultant for the fbi using his extraordinary observation expertise (which essentially amounted to knowing the weirdest trivia about eastern european shoe brands and van gogh) and solving mysteries with his bff margaret (who was a soccer/football/sportwithballthatmustbekicked player AND a musician AND was never forced to be a love interest which was revolutionary to me. i felt that the prevalent philosophy in books with male main characters then was he was a boy, she was a girl, can i make it any more obvious) and was, as typical of awkward teen geniuses, described as Different and Weird and Shockingly Good @ Math. yeah can you see the pipeline from him to cady heron yet

anyways at some point in the first book he was assigned the identity johan blankvort to keep his existence as a 12-year-old fbi asset a secret and i was too lazy to think of any good mean girls related usernames when i made this blog. i had not considered that my ‘initials’ would be that of bacterial vaginosis but can you blame me

Hi, please delete this if it’s uncomfortable! And I apologize in advance! I’ve had reocurring BV for seven months, and I’m desparate for a solution. I was wondering if anyone out there has dealt with it and found anything that works? (I don’t have a lot of followers to ask on my blog.) I was given antibiotics when I first got it, and they didn’t do anything. Tried boric acid back then. Been on a probiotic for seven months. Eat healthy. No intercourse. It never fully went away, and now it’s back with a vengence. Any advice? 😬 Again, I’m really sorry if this is inappropriate.

I don't find it inappropriate! However, I had to google what BV even is (bacterial vaginosis) so I don't think I'll be of much help, publishing so that other women can see it and hopefully offer solutions. If you know any good info on this, please comment or reply!

AOTC Anakin would accidentally give you Bacterial Vaginosis when he fingers you because he didn't wash his hands properly after modding his ship 🧍. But like he does it cutely so it's ok I guess

-xstarkillerx

donnie i knew ur ass was gonna remark on this post omfg 💀

he would tbfh bcos of his lack of important info like that. all he’s learned from sex is when obi wan gave him the talk, and when he finally got over his fear of watching holo porn

neither of which prepared him for the fact your pussy requires clean hands

he didn’t even think of it. wiped off his hands with a rag and went over to visit you and you were just so sexy and naked and inviting he couldn’t not jump on you right then. so excited to feel your pussy on his fingers again he didn’t even think about what he’d been touching bcos why should he? he’s still so new to sex & its unspoken rules

since he doesn’t have a vag he’d ask you about your infection bcos he wants to know if it’s contagious & if y’all can still do it while you have it 💀

If its okay, may I ask what’s the cause of your stomachache? What did the doctor said? Hope you can gws

Well, I really have two different stomachaches going on right now. The one that started first is in my lower abdomen, and it's from "pelvic inflammatory disease" which is just a really scary name for "an infection in your reproductive system". Usually caused by an STI, in my case it was caused from "bacterial vaginosis". I thought maybe it was from the cyst, but I guess not lol. Bacterial vaginosis is when there's excess bacteria growth in the vagina, which can make you a little... fishy? Excess bacteria happens when your pH is off balance, so again, in my case, because I switched body washes & I use this body wash for that area even though you're supposed to just use water (or unscented body wash if you have to). So that screwed my pH, which meant I didn't have the natural "defenses" which caused bacteria, which caused an infection in the uterus.

So to cure that, because I guess PID can be pretty serious if left for too long (as scar tissue can begin to build and damage your reproductive organs, which can make you infertile), my doctor had to prescribe two incredibly strong/intense antibiotics. He was also concerned, with my nausea, about the possibility of the infection spreading (sepsis), so I imagine that's also why he prescribed what he did. He emphasized that you HAD to take the antibiotics on a full stomach, because they are incredibly hard on the stomach. I don't really eat full meals though, so I disregarded that.

So the much, much worse stomach pain I have (which is higher up, like actually in the stomach), the hospital believes is just from a combination of all the ibuprofen I take for my teeth pain & the antibiotics. Both of those things can cause stomach ulcers, so they think that's what's happened, is just a stomach ulcer (and maybe some indigestion too from the antibiotics). But despite the fact that the antibiotics caused an ulcer (and are like probably burning thru my damn tummy), I still have to take them. So they gave me painkillers for the first couple days, and some sort of pill to help protect my stomach lining to take with the antibiotics. I am done the painkillers, so I'm only using the other pill as "pain relief" and I will say, it is helping. The pain I had on Sunday was incredibly intense, whereas the pain I have now is much more manageable. But it will linger, until the antibiotics are done, which I have another like... week & a half left. And then HOPEFULLY that will cure the PID so I won't have any tummy pain.

Hi!

Sorry if I'm getting too to the point, but this question has been on my mind for quite some time and I'm embarrassed to ask my parents.

Is it normal for my vagina to have a fishy odor and to smell too much? It's usually not very strong, but sometimes I can smell the smell and I'm embarrassed that someone else can smell it.

Thanks for reading this question!

Hi Anon,

Without being able to examine you myself, or take a health history, I would err on the side of asking your doctor - even your pediatrician. I know you're embarrassed to ask your parents, but is it possible just to ask for a check-in? Do you have a mom/parent who needs gynecologic healthcare, who would be understanding?

This could be just that you are sensitive to what is a normal smell. During menstrual cycle fluctuations, the odors can vary, and sometimes even be mildly fishy. In this case, it's really unlikely anyone else is smelling it. Does the smell come and go? If you're a young adolescent who has never had intercourse, this is the most likely cause.

It's also possible you could have an imbalance in your normal vaginal flora that has allowed a bacterial infection to set in, called bacterial vaginosis (or BV, for short). BV usually comes with other symptoms, like a thin/watery greyish discharge; itching around the vulva; or a burning sensation when peeing. Although it's not a sexually transmitted disease, it's much less common in people who have not had sex. The treatment is a short course of an antibiotic. Do you have any other symptoms?

Finally, there is an uncommon condition called trimethylaminuria (TMAU), which is when you lack the enzyme to break down certain compounds, and it leaves your breath, sweat, and vaginal secretions with an odor that can be described as fishy or sulfurous. Is it just your vaginal secretions, or do you notice it elsewhere in your body?

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Sorry I can't be more help here, Anon, without more information. I hope you can find a way to talk to your doctor or trust your parents, just so you can rule out anything.

Note to all teens: When you visit your doctor, you should be seen without your parents in the room, for at least a part of the visit. This is the time when you should be able to ask these kinds of questions.

I know no one asked me, but Please don't steam your cunt. It's not a shirt in need of an ironing. It's not a dumpling. Vaginal steaming can increase your odds of yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. You can also risk injury if said steam is too hot. Vulva skin is delicate, particularly around the mucus membranes (the kind of skin that the inner labia, clitoris, and vaginal canal are made of). Vulvas regulate their own PH without the need for you to douche, scrub them with soap, or steam them. If you're noticing unusual odors (a fishy smell, sourness, or breadlike smell), discolored or chunky discharge, or experiencing pain in your vulva--these things can be sign of an infection. In the above cases, if you have access to a clinic or doctor, I recommend making an appointment with them if you can, particularly if you're experiencing pain. If you are experiencing strange discharge or unusual smells, that is often a sign of one of two culprits: A yeast infection, or Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). In addition to unusual discharge and strange odors, these suckers can cause itching/burning, painful urination, redness/swelling in your vulva. Both Yeast Infections and Bacterial Vaginosis can be treated by over the counter treatments in most cases. (On the flipside, if it burns when you pee, you feel the constant need to piss, and have foamy urine, you may be looking at a urinary tract infection, and I recommend seeking out a clinic because those typically require antibiotics to resolve) If you use over the counter treatments and are still experiencing vulva discomfort--please seek out a clinic. You may have a more aggressive Yeast Infection, BV, or UTI. It is also possible you could have a sexually transmitted infection such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, crabs, or syphilis. Which in that case: 1. Having an STI does not make you gross, bad, dirty, or any other negative thing. You wouldn't feel that way about picking up a cold from someone, don't feel that way about an STI either. 2. Odds are you will have an STI of some kind at some point in your life. Contrary to their misleading name, many STIs can be transmitted outside of sex. 67% of the global population has Herpes Simplex Virus-1, for example. STI's are common, normal, and even the ones that are not curable can be managed. 3. If you do have an STI, getting treatment sooner rather than later is crucial. Conditions like chlamydia and syphilis are both treatable with antibiotics for example, but if left unchecked can become more serious infections. TLDR: STIs are not shameful and it's important to get care for them ASAP. It's also important to get regular screenings for STIs (ideally either yearly, or each time you have a new sexual partner, and yes I stand by that yearly thing even for Ace or celibate people) Bottom Line: Vaginal Steaming is not a wellness treatment and may actually cause you health issues. If your vagoo is acting amiss, please seek out a doctor or actual forms of over the counter treatment.

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How To Talk About Intimacy Issues With Your Partner

Spoiler alert: Do not talk about it during sex. 

Paige L

Apr. 13, 2022 05:05PM EST

My self-esteem took a hard hit when my ex-partner expressed to me mid-argument that he didn’t have sex with me often because there was a smell. This was one of the lowest moments in our relationship and, I thought, for me. However, the only thing that made me feel worse was him expressing it again midway through sex. Though the first strike for sure makes him an asshole, I realized the second time that this wasn’t his intent…to be an asshole. And, yet, I felt worse than when he had announced it during our heated argument. 

What I came to realize is that so many people are unaware of how to communicate in regards to sex and especially when it’s an uncomfortable truth. This actually shouldn’t come as much of a surprise seeing as though honest and healthy communication, in general, is really hard to come by amongst humans. Everyone always says, “Please, tell me if my breath stinks,” and I’m sure the same goes for other bodily dysfunctions. I think we all would want to know rather than be held in the dark for this discovery to be made amongst multiple people before the news is finally broken to you. 

And, I too, am a part of that camp! I would like to know, truly. Especially because upon my ex telling me, I realized I wasn’t paranoid when I thought this might be the reason other partners had ghosted me. (It turns out, it was a super strain of a yeast infection and bacterial vaginosis, which took me so long to discover due to a major run around from multiple testing sites including being told there was nothing off or being misdiagnosed with sexually transmitted infections.) 

Of course, this certainly doesn’t mean hearing uncomfortable truths will be easy. So, wherein lies the problem with how my partner expressed his concerns? The first one is glaringly obvious but the second was a part of my initial epiphany regarding communication: people think it’s okay to communicate this type of discomfort during sex and it’s simply not. Sex, sans hookup culture (now inherently toxic and dismissive), is supposed to be one of the safest spaces for you and your partner. 

As it is the space where you will be most vulnerable–bearing all of your potential insecurities and humanness. There is a time and a place for everything, it’s important that we learn when that time is the bedroom and when it is not. 

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When to Talk About Sex & Intimacy Problems With Your Partner

Communicate anything uncomfortable after sex, during aftercare, or soon after the event so you are able to provide your partner with detail while making them aware. All too often, people bring up their grievances weeks later, and by that time they may not be able to recount all the details. Just because you don’t bring it up during sex doesn’t mean you should avoid doing it while it’s fresh. 

In the instance with my partner, he had noticed the smell for months but hadn’t said anything, so the time for that discussion would’ve ideally been prior to him initiating sex. For example, if this is your first time experiencing something like body odor, perhaps you can alternatively and (again) gently shut down the sex and have this discussion then. 

When I say "don’t communicate things during sex," that is not synonymous with "do not communicate inappropriate behaviors during sex." If it crosses boundaries and makes you feel unsafe – THAT should be communicated during sex. As previously stated, sex is a vulnerable space and should be one where both parties feel seen, felt, heard, and most of all, safe. According to SHAPE, sexual boundaries can look like this: 

Having a safe word or phrase that effectively communicates to your partner that a sexual boundary has been crossed. This can be as simple as "Stop," or "Let's take a break."

Getting tested for STIs and STDs before and after introducing a new sexual partner;

Deciding when or how you'd prefer to send nudes or if you want to send them at all;

Choosing when and how you'd like to partake in oral sex with a new and/or untested partner;

Being specific about the types of sex you want to have; 

Communicating the kinds of positions you want to do and the kinds you rather not do;

Having limits around how many fingers you'd like during fingering and/or your preference for where those fingers go;

Expressing enthusiastic interest in some types of stimulation versus others (i.e. wanting butt play but not anal sex);

Declining to engage in acts that feel demeaning or that bring back trauma for you (i.e. rough sex, spanking, certain trigger words, etc.)

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How to Communicate Your Sexual Needs During Sex

While there is a time and a place to ideally talk about uncomfortable topics with your partner, this doesn’t mean shying away from communicating what you need during sex when possible. This is tricky since the line is so thin between uncomfortable topics like body odor and uncomfortable topics like your partner licking the wrong spot or needing them to adjust in order to feel more pleasure. In this case, discernment is key. Tone is also key. It’s more than okay to redirect your partner in regards to your pleasure via touch or verbal cues. 

If, however, it’s something that isn’t being translated properly through gentle signaling, you might want to hold off on having this conversation during sex. If you need to stop sex because you're uncomfortable, don't be afraid to advocate for yourself and your needs. Save the sex and intimacy problems talk for a time where the conversation can be had delicately and from a space of openness and understanding.

If communicating uncomfortable topics feels impossible, I would explore the type of foundation that was created for communication going into the relationship. Question what feels most difficult about responding and possibly consider alternatives such as writing a letter expressing concerns. But, know, that it is critical to the survival of your relationship that you express even the most uncomfortable of circumstances.

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