Any person who has a vagina can develop it , and there are a number of factors that may lead to such an infection. Yes, exposure to a new sexual partner is one of them. But the list also includes things like smoking and douching. So there’s no way that anyone can definitively say BV is linked to cheating.
Can you get BV from a man cheating?
BV is a condition that results from a microbial imbalance in the vagina. It is not an STI, and it can affect people who have not had sex. However, sexual activity can increase the chance of developing it.
Why does my boyfriend keep giving me BV?
“Sex sometimes leads to BV if your partner’s natural genital ‘chemistry’ changes the balance of bacteria in your vagina and causes the bacteria associated with BV to grow. If you have BV, your sexual partner(s) with a penis generally does not need treatment for BV.
Why does my boyfriends sperm throw off my pH balance?
Semen can also upset your vaginal pH balance. A healthy vagina is normally acidic, while healthy sperm are alkaline, which can throw off the balance of bacteria in your vagina.
Should I tell my partner I have BV?
When should I tell my partner? Male partners don’t need to be treated for bacterial vaginosis (BV). If you have a female partner, she may have BV too. It’s important to let her know so she can get treatment.
Does my boyfriend keep giving me BV?
Having multiple sex partners increases the risk of bacterial vaginosis — an imbalance of vaginal bacteria that can cause pain and itching in women — but a new study suggests that being faithful to one partner may cause the infection to recur.
Can other people smell BV?
Don’t worry too much about other people noticing the way your vulva smells. Generally other people won’t be able to smell it at all unless they get very close to your vulva, like when you’re having sex, and in that case most people like the way their partners’ vulvas smell.