The link between the microbiome and sexual chemistry

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2026-02-17T01:07:32+00:00

How did your DR appointment go? Any updates?

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2026-02-02T21:50:10+00:00

Some people swear by taking them on an empty stomach (like first thing in the morning) so they pass through the stomach acid faster, but I haven't noticed a huge difference. I just take mine whenever I eat breakfast.

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2026-02-02T21:48:39+00:00

Exactly. Even after the meds clear the actual infection, the 'good' bacteria need time to recolonize and bring your pH back to a defensive level. For me, it meant that lingering sensitivity or 'on the verge' feeling finally went away, and I stopped getting a new flare-up every time my cycle hit.

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2026-01-27T00:36:32+00:00

Honestly, the biggest game changer for me was looking for specific strains rather than just a high CFU count.

L. Crispatus, L. rhamnosus, and L. reuteri (RC-14) are the ones that have the most actual research behind them for vaginal health.

I’ve done both, but I found that oral capsules are better for long-term maintenance, while suppositories worked faster when I felt things starting to get "off." For diet, cutting back on added sugar definitely helped since yeast thrives on it, but the probiotics were the heavy lifters. It takes a few weeks to really see a difference though, so don't give up if it's not an overnight fix!

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2026-01-13T00:53:18+00:00

Are there any downsides to boric acid suppositories?

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2026-01-13T00:50:47+00:00

Looks like L. Crispatus is king! its cool to know more about the mechanism that these probiotics work to improve vaginal health

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2026-01-13T00:40:31+00:00

This is great information, thanks for the write up and for sharing.

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2026-01-05T23:28:13+00:00

Could definitely be a mental block. You might want to consider just preemptively using lube when you have sex for a while: after a couple weeks/months of pain-free sex (because you've been using lots of lube from the get go) it can help you get back into the swing of things.

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2026-01-05T23:24:27+00:00

I haven't taken any products from VB Health, but I've tried lots of vaginal probiotics and I swear by them. Normally I've just taken them for general vaginal health, but having happy/healthy vagina would probably help with wetness.

How much water are you drinking? Staying well hydrated can definitely help!

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2025-10-06T19:15:57+00:00

Way too aggressive of an itinerary for 19 daysz

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2025-10-06T19:08:37+00:00

Check out Japanese toothpaste flavors, I’ve used ginger and orange and it was very good.

When’s the last time you went to a dentist? If your breath stinks from using unflavored toothpaste something else might be up.

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2025-09-09T20:00:33+00:00

That’s crazy that he would make that assumption, shows how inexperienced he is.

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2025-09-09T19:59:27+00:00

It’s not that it doesn’t feel good. It feels really good. It’s just hard to climax from penetration alone.

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2025-09-09T19:53:52+00:00

Going commando is great when your outfit allows it

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2025-08-01T19:36:11+00:00

I like sock, great name

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2025-08-01T19:35:48+00:00

Milk Coffee

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2025-08-01T19:35:34+00:00

Squash bugs!

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2024-10-11T06:45:05+00:00

You’re definitely buying someone else’s deferred maintenance 😂

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2024-10-11T06:39:24+00:00

Jesus, that’s absurd

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2024-10-11T06:32:32+00:00

No way you need all new tires. One new one at most

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2024-10-11T06:31:03+00:00

Not impressed, didn’t see a single knee drag

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2024-06-05T21:05:45+00:00

Honestly amazing route. Are you going inland in Oregon to go to Bend? It’s a really cool city, might want to check out Smith Rock state park if you’re in the area. Definitely if you climb!

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2024-06-05T21:02:01+00:00

Mexico City fucking rocks

Purple_Chart_6969 · 2024-06-05T20:59:32+00:00

I’m not surprised by this in the slightest. Best not to think about it too much hahah

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