Do you use the contraceptive pill? I used to get a weird smell towards the end of my period with one of those brands. I can't remember which hormonal type one it was,  as over 10 yrs ago. It did very weird things to my uterus discharge.

Hi girls, I'm new to the forum having only discovered it today and thank god I have!

I've worked in the industry for the past few months having used to work in the industry  some years ago and having a break for a few years.

My problem is I seem to always get BV and thrush like 10 days or so before my periods which is really annoying and affects my work(or therefore lack of it) as I have to take time out to Sort it out. Another girl said she uses one (BV gel thingy) every few days to keep things balanced down below which I have tried with no luck! I've read that lube, latex, sex etc makes you a lot more susceptible to BV and thrush.  Does anyone else have the same problem and if so what do you do to prevent it?

I was really prone to getting thrush, it was so bad my doctor referred me to a actual thrush clinic. I told the doctor at the clinic about my job and he said it obviously dosent help with not being naturally relaxed, lubes, condoms,washing all the time etc. He advised me on some lubes to stay clear from! stay away from durex and ky kelly. He gave me loads of sachets of mates lube and I buy a ph balanced lube from ann summers and I have really noticed a difference! I hardly ever get thrush now. I use pasante and mates condoms and for washing stay away from femfresh! thats the worst one to use for your vagina. I use a cansteen wash for cleaning and for shaving I do use normal shower gels but im just really careful about getting it inside. inbetween clients I just wash with the cansteen because washing like 3 or 4+ times a day on my vagina with showergel will just mess up my ph levels. For Bv you can buy these gels you insert up you for 2/3 days after your period as your period can make your ph levels off balance to. Hope this helps x

You poor thing, I hope you get sorted. Some men are very tough, I think because they pay they think they can do what they like. Agree with poster who suggested advertising gentle GFE. There is a lady near me who advertised doing handjobs only and because she is so niche men seen keen on visiting her and paying £45 for half hour. So might be something to consider while you allow antibiotics to work? Take care x