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Samuel Morgan40 said:It’s absolutely possible—and honestly, you could end up in this endless ping-pong cycle where you get cleared, but since he’s still carrying the infection, he just passes it right back to you. It’s an exhausting loop. I don't know if you were using protection in your previous relationship or this current one, but please, just make it a rule from here on out. Before that, though, you really ought to see a gynecologist to pinpoint the actual cause; some of these bacterial issues are nothing to mess around with. I'm also not sure what kind of herbal teas you've been sipping on, but in my experience, most of those just mask the symptoms rather than actually tackling the root of the problem.
I wasn't using condoms, but once things settle down with me, I'll start. That way I can see if he's passing it back to me... but men will be men, they won't say a word about it.😉 I was drinking that tea for white discharge—that's literally what it's called and you buy it at the pharmacy. It helped me a ton... but honestly, he probably gave it back to me since I was fine for a little while before this happened again. Thanks for the advice, bye!🙂
Samuel Morgan40 said:That isn't white discharge. What you're describing sounds more like a characteristic of fungi—specifically Candida, which is a natural inhabitant of the body, though sometimes it decides to "go wild." Real white discharge from yeast is usually thick and clumpy, always white, maybe slightly yellowish depending on hygiene 😍, and it’s almost always accompanied by the classic symptoms: itching and burning. When you wipe after using the bathroom, you’ll see those actual little white bits.
What you have seems to be some sort of bacterial infection, and that unpleasant odor is a very strong indicator of that. To actually treat this (which would involve antibiotics and appropriate vaginal suppositories), you really need to see a gynecologist so they can figure out exactly what's going on first. Most likely, alongside the pelvic exam, they’ll take a swab to check for anaerobic and aerobic bacteria. Don't mess around with this, because those little bugs down there can be incredibly sneaky. There is really no point in just grabbing something over the counter to temporarily mask the symptoms. 🙂
But, I'm curious about this... With my long-term ex, I would get that exact discharge a few days after sex... and I managed to clear it up with herbal teas for yeast infections. Now, I've been in a long-term relationship with someone else, and lately, I'm getting that same discharge again a few days after sex. Is it possible I passed something to him? That's why I'm asking—could this be some kind of STD?
Susan Alvarez84 said:You’re absolutely spot on that most of these things are asymptomatic, but I have to disagree regarding Gardnerella. That specific issue produces a fishy odor that is just awful, no matter how much you wash. Honestly, I don't think even industrial-strength bleach 🤣 would touch it. It’s very noticeable when you’re sitting next to someone dealing with it. I'm speaking from experience here; I never noticed that particular scent in other women until I went through it myself. Since then, I can sit next to a woman and immediately think, "Wow, something's definitely wrong." Because of all this, I've banned myself from using Always pads or those other plastic-heavy brands. I dealt with issues for a few months right after my period ended. My gynecologist told me straight away it was likely caused by the pads, though I couldn't pinpoint which ones at the time since I had about twelve different brands in my bathroom cabinet. Now, I strictly use the ones without the plastic mesh lining, and I haven't had a single recurrence since.
Does anyone know why I’m noticing this? It’s not even a fishy smell—it’s just this weird scent. I can literally smell it while I’m just sitting there, fully dressed and clean. It seems to disappear after I drink some tea, but then it comes right back after sex. Any ideas?
I have a question, so if anyone knows, please help me out! 🙄 I’m not sure if this discharge is normal—it seems white now. 🙂 A few days ago, it was clear, just like water, but now it’s turned white, though still watery, and there's an unpleasant smell... I’ve been drinking herbal teas, which helped for a bit, but then it came right back. I don't have any itching or pain, though. Is this some kind of inflammation? Should I see a gynecologist? And is there any chance this could be an STI from sex? Also, are there any feminine washes I can get without needing a doctor's visit first? Thanks! 🙂