We hear from many people that sex is their #1 trigger for vaginal symptoms, which makes complete sense - unprotected penetrative sex can introduce new pathogens, change the vaginal pH and encourage the overgrowth of bad bacteria (learn more here).

A groundbreaking study in the New England Journal of Medicine just confirmed what many have long suspected—BV-associated bacteria do reside in male partners, challenging the belief that BV isn’t sexually transmitted. In the study, treating male partners with oral and topical antibiotics significantly impacted recurrent BV.

While Evvy doesn’t yet offer male partner treatment, we’re actively exploring how we can support this new research in our care offerings—so stay tuned! In the meantime, if sex is a trigger for you, consider sharing this study with your doctor and asking about treatment options. This is a huge moment in BV research, and we’re excited to see how it shapes future clinical guidelines!

Read more on our blog here: New Research Challenges How We Treat BV—Here’s What You Should Know