Or use condoms during sex If you have ongoing yeast infections that a healthcare professional has diagnosed, it may be ok for you to have sex. Bacterial vaginosis (bv) is a common, treatable, vaginal condition Bv can occur without sexual activity, but factors like douching and multiple partners increase the risk It can increase the risk of other sexually transmitted infections (stis) and complications during pregnancy. This means you should abstain from all forms of sex (including oral sex, vaginal sex, anal sex, and sex with a condom)
This advice even applies to women being treated for bacterial vaginosis, which although not sexually transmitted, is linked with sexual activity. In some women, the bacteria can multiply and cause bv to come back What about my partner (s) Although it is not known whether bv is spread through sex, your partner (s) should be checked for bv and other sexually transmitted diseases This is even more important if your bv keeps coming back How can i prevent bacterial vaginosis?
Unfamiliar bacteria from a new male or female sex partner can enter the vagina during intercourse Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an overgrowth of some kinds of bacteria in the vagina You can’t “catch” bv because the bacteria are already present in most vaginas You can reduce bacterial vaginosis risk by practicing safe sex and following good hygiene practices These include not douching or using harsh soaps in the genital area.
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