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Posted: 10/7/2005 4:25:01 PM EDT

I know I am!

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:25:44 PM EDT

[#1]

Me too, and I don't even know what it is.

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:27:04 PM EDT

[#2]

Something's fishy

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:27:11 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Me too, and I don't even know what it is.

Me neither - and I think it might be one of those things that I don't really need to know!

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:27:56 PM EDT

[#4]

+1

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:28:12 PM EDT

[#5]

it's a guy talking about his wife.

no pics, and i believe it's the first time an arfcommer mentioned his wife and no one has requested pics (yet).

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:28:51 PM EDT

[#6]

I stumbled on a website earlier this week, with people who work in piercing and tattoo parlors posting their nastiest stories. Some of the descriptions were truly haunting.

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:29:12 PM EDT

[#7]

That is just too much info that I don't need to know about...

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:30:19 PM EDT

[#8]

I glad that I am not the only one who is a bit unsure about that one

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:31:22 PM EDT

[#9]

Ah, some guys wife has the clap or something. No biggie, no pics.

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:31:41 PM EDT

[#10]

Son of a bitch.

More replies in this thread than in the one I started on said topic.

Nothing morbid.

Serious question.

Relax.

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:32:10 PM EDT

[#11]

<---hiding

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:33:16 PM EDT

[#12]

I just want to be clear - I'm not trying to make fun of The_Reaper or mock him, and if he has a medical question, hopefully this thread will only increase the chances that someone who actually knows will click on his thread.

I just found myself ALMOST clicking on it - because I'm a curious guy - but then suddenly realized that maybe I didn't really WANT to know. And it's not like I'm a medical person with any knowledge or expertise. (and I'm sure a srious thread like that doesn't need smart-ass comments )

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:34:23 PM EDT

[#13]

Its not bad yet.

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:35:37 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
I just want to be clear - I'm not trying to make fun of The_Reaper or mock him, and if he has a medical question, hopefully this thread will only increase the chances that someone who actually knows will click on his thread.

I just found myself ALMOST clicking on it - because I'm a curious guy - but then suddenly realized that maybe I didn't really WANT to know. And it's not like I'm a medical person with any knowledge or expertise. (and I'm sure a srious thread like that doesn't need smart-ass comments )

Don't blame you there. I've clicked on a lot of threads that almost grossed me out.

Smart-ass comments won't offend.
They won't help, but they won't offend.
(seems to be the nature of people here on a Friday evening)

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:36:07 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
I know I'm opening myself up for a ton of crude jokes,
but I've got a sense of humor, and I'm pretty thick skinned.

Wife keeps getting bacterial vaginosis. (A bacterial infection in her vaginal tract.)
She isn't sure if she had them prior to me, but she suspects she has.
She follows the "good hygeine" recommendations advised by her OBGYN,
And I try to avoid spanking the monkey after swimming in the sewer.

We just picked up the latest prescription, and it is for a vaginal suppository antibiotic.

Wife is at her computer getting upset because she is learning that getting BV during
pregnancy can cause problems, and we haven't gone longer than just a few months at
a time without her getting an infection. She isn't pregnant, but that is in our future plans.

She is on the birth control pill, but we have been told that the pill doesn't make a person
more prone to BV.

Can I be harboring or carrying a bacteria that keeps reinfecting her?

Should I start showering with Chlorox and having her douche with lye before intercourse?

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:41:05 PM EDT

[#16]

Does it have anything to do with cheese?

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:43:22 PM EDT

[#17]

Dont want to go to Bacterial Vaginosis? Then I will bring bacterial vaginosis to YOU!

I know I'm opening myself up for a ton of crude jokes,
but I've got a sense of humor, and I'm pretty thick skinned.

Wife keeps getting bacterial vaginosis. (A bacterial infection in her vaginal tract.)
She isn't sure if she had them prior to me, but she suspects she has.
She follows the "good hygeine" recommendations advised by her OBGYN,
And I try to avoid spanking the monkey after swimming in the sewer.

We just picked up the latest prescription, and it is for a vaginal suppository antibiotic.

Wife is at her computer getting upset because she is learning that getting BV during
pregnancy can cause problems, and we haven't gone longer than just a few months at
a time without her getting an infection. She isn't pregnant, but that is in our future plans.

She is on the birth control pill, but we have been told that the pill doesn't make a person
more prone to BV.

Can I be harboring or carrying a bacteria that keeps reinfecting her?

Should I start showering with Chlorox and having her douche with lye before intercourse?

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:47:52 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
Does it have anything to do with cheese?

Funny,

I went to college with a girl that got an infection.
She went to the doctor, and he pulled out gobbs of... pie filling?

Turns out her boyfriend squirted Easy Cheese inside her,
and didn't get it all licked out. It went sour.

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:50:10 PM EDT

[#19]

Not going there. It either contains a picture I don't want to see, or a discussion I don't need to hear.

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:52:54 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
I know I am!

Me, too !

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:54:36 PM EDT

[#21]

Yepper! No way I'm clicking on that topic.

Posted: 10/7/2005 4:57:28 PM EDT

[#22]

Nope. Not yet at least.

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:00:46 PM EDT

[#23]

You PUSSIES! I know, I am an expert!

Click on it already, its educational.

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:16:49 PM EDT

[#24]

I dove right in.....After I put on latex exam gloves, a surgeon's mask and safety glasses

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:20:39 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
I dove right in.....After I put on latex exam gloves, a surgeon's mask and safety glasses

What? You forgot your snorkel?

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:21:45 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
I stumbled on a website earlier this week, with people who work in piercing and tattoo parlors posting their nastiest stories. Some of the descriptions were truly haunting.

Link please

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:22:30 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Me too, and I don't even know what it is.

Me neither - and I think it might be one of those things that I don't really need to know!

Yeah like the sootikens thread

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:26:05 PM EDT

[#28]

What is bacterial vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis is a mild infection in the vagina caused by a type of bacteria (germ). The vagina normally contains a lot of "good" bacteria, called lactobacilli (say: "lack-toe bah-sil-li"), and a few other types of bacteria, called anaerobes (say: "ann-air-robes"). Too many anaerobes can cause bacterial vaginosis. We don't know why the anaerobe bacteria overgrow and cause this infection.

How do I know I have bacterial vaginosis?
You may notice a discharge from your vagina. The discharge may be clear or colored. It may be very light or heavy. It may have a fishy smell, especially after you have intercourse. Some women have bacterial vaginosis without any symptoms.

How can my doctor tell if I have bacterial vaginosis?
Your doctor will examine your vagina and use a cotton swab to get a sample of the discharge. This sample will be tested.

If this is an infection, did I catch it from someone?
No. Bacterial vaginosis is an overgrowth of bacteria that are normally in the vagina. While it's more common in women who are sexually active, it also occurs in women who are not sexually active. It's not usually necessary for your sex partner to be treated.

Does it have to be treated?
Yes. If the infection isn't treated, the bacteria may get up into the uterus or the fallopian tubes and cause more serious infections. Treating bacterial vaginosis lowers this risk. Treatment is especially important in pregnant women.

How is bacterial vaginosis treated?
It can be treated in one of several ways. Your doctor may prescribe pills for you to take by mouth, or a cream or gel to put in your vagina. It's important to use your medicine exactly as your doctor tells you.

If your doctor prescribes metronidazole (brand name: Flagyl) or other medicines, don't drink any alcohol while taking the medicine or for 24 hours afterward. Combining alcohol with these medicines can cause nausea and vomiting. Even the small amount of alcohol in many cough syrups can cause nausea and vomiting if you're taking metronidazole. Also, be sure to tell your doctor about any other medicines you are currently taking.

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:26:31 PM EDT

[#29]

The other day I learned what a "sootikin" was... I don't think it can be worse than that....

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:26:54 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
Funny,
I went to college with a girl that got an infection.
She went to the doctor, and he pulled out gobbs of... pie filling?

Turns out her boyfriend squirted Easy Cheese inside her,
and didn't get it all licked out. It went sour.

thats just wrong on so many levels

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:27:11 PM EDT

[#31]

Guys, at some point some of you might actually get a wife or girlfriend. If/when that happens you may have to help her deal with something like this. I realize of course that your imaginary girlfriends have probably never, EVER, had a yeast infection and/or a questionable vaginal discharge of an unnatural color or texture. However, here in the real world women aren't always about pie and sammiches, despite what you learned from watching porn.

As a supportive partner it's your duty to help your wife or girlfriend under any and all circumstances-no matter how badly it offends your delicate childlike sensibilities. God forbid you ever get sent to the store at 2:00am for Tampax or Monistat 7. Do you know why the boxes of feminine hygiene products are color coded? It's so WE don't fuck up when we buy them for our women. It's much easier for our partners to say "Get the StayFree pantyliners in the purple box" than to say "Get the StayFree pantyliners with wings, medium absorbancy, extra long with the adhesive strips, and unscented..." Trust me, that is the one aisle on the store where you DON'T want to make a mistake

I for one applaud The_Reaper for cowboying the fuck up by making an effort to get his spouses vaginal issues handled. If we all just spent a little more time caring for our wive's vaginas then our world would be a happier, more refreshing, and much more stimulating place to be.

She's got a vaginal bacterial infection. Christ, it's not like she's a dirty liberal or something

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:32:10 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
What is bacterial vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis is a mild infection in the vagina caused by a type of bacteria (germ). The vagina normally contains a lot of "good" bacteria, called lactobacilli (say: "lack-toe bah-sil-li"), and a few other types of bacteria, called anaerobes (say: "ann-air-robes"). Too many anaerobes can cause bacterial vaginosis. We don't know why the anaerobe bacteria overgrow and cause this infection.

How do I know I have bacterial vaginosis?
You may notice a discharge from your vagina. The discharge may be clear or colored. It may be very light or heavy. It may have a fishy smell, especially after you have intercourse. Some women have bacterial vaginosis without any symptoms.

How can my doctor tell if I have bacterial vaginosis?
Your doctor will examine your vagina and use a cotton swab to get a sample of the discharge. This sample will be tested.

If this is an infection, did I catch it from someone?
No. Bacterial vaginosis is an overgrowth of bacteria that are normally in the vagina. While it's more common in women who are sexually active, it also occurs in women who are not sexually active. It's not usually necessary for your sex partner to be treated.

Does it have to be treated?
Yes. If the infection isn't treated, the bacteria may get up into the uterus or the fallopian tubes and cause more serious infections. Treating bacterial vaginosis lowers this risk. Treatment is especially important in pregnant women.

How is bacterial vaginosis treated?
It can be treated in one of several ways. Your doctor may prescribe pills for you to take by mouth, or a cream or gel to put in your vagina. It's important to use your medicine exactly as your doctor tells you.

If your doctor prescribes metronidazole (brand name: Flagyl) or other medicines, don't drink any alcohol while taking the medicine or for 24 hours afterward. Combining alcohol with these medicines can cause nausea and vomiting. Even the small amount of alcohol in many cough syrups can cause nausea and vomiting if you're taking metronidazole. Also, be sure to tell your doctor about any other medicines you are currently taking.

Someone has been visiting WebMD again

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:36:27 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:
Guys, at some point some of you might actually get a wife or girlfriend. If/when that happens you may have to help her deal with something like this. I realize of course that your imaginary girlfriends have probably never, EVER, had a yeast infection and/or a questionable vaginal discharge of an unnatural color or texture. However, here in the real world women aren't always about pie and sammiches, despite what you learned from watching porn.

As a supportive partner it's your duty to help your wife or girlfriend under any and all circumstances-no matter how badly it offends your delicate childlike sensibilities. God forbid you ever get sent to the store at 2:00am for Tampax or Monistat 7. Do you know why the boxes of feminine hygiene products are color coded? It's so WE don't fuck up when we buy them for our women. It's much easier for our partners to say "Get the StayFree pantyliners in the purple box" then to say "Get the StayFree pantyliners with wings, medium absorbancy, extra long with the adhesive strips, and unscented...". Trust me, that is the one aisle on the store where you DON'T want to make a mistake

I for one applaud The_Reaper for cowboying the fuck up by making an effort to get his spouses vaginal issues handled. If we all just spent a little more time caring for our wive's vaginas then our world would be a happier, more refreshing, and much more stimulating place to be.

She's got a vaginal bacterial infection. Christ, it's not like she's a dirty liberal or something

At the risk of the pot calling the kettle black, I think you are over-reacting.

I was merely pointing out that the title of the thread was very intimidating and scary

- I don't think that necessarily implies that I'm not prepared to get down and dirty if my wife needed some help with her plumbing.

Although to be fair (and no slight intended to The_Reaper), my guess is that she'd ask her OBGYN before I'd post on a gun board asking for advice. I agree that The _Reaper is certainly cool for posting this on arfcom, since there ARE a number of highly qualified medical professionals here, plus many other people who may have had similar experiences in their relationships.

So please, don't read too much into this thread. It was nothing more that "Whoa - that's a scary thread title" post. For all I knew (since I was afraid of clicking on it

) it contained horrific pictures that I woudl never get out of my brain, and was about to be locked and trashed by staff!

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:37:26 PM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Guys, at some point some of you might actually get a wife or girlfriend. If/when that happens you may have to help her deal with something like this. I realize of course that your imaginary girlfriends have probably never, EVER, had a yeast infection and/or a questionable vaginal discharge of an unnatural color or texture. However, here in the real world women aren't always about pie and sammiches, despite what you learned from watching porn.

As a supportive partner it's your duty to help your wife or girlfriend under any and all circumstances-no matter how badly it offends your delicate childlike sensibilities. God forbid you ever get sent to the store at 2:00am for Tampax or Monistat 7. Do you know why the boxes of feminine hygiene products are color coded? It's so WE don't fuck up when we buy them for our women. It's much easier for our partners to say "Get the StayFree pantyliners in the purple box" then to say "Get the StayFree pantyliners with wings, medium absorbancy, extra long with the adhesive strips, and unscented...". Trust me, that is the one aisle on the store where you DON'T want to make a mistake

I for one applaud The_Reaper for cowboying the fuck up by making an effort to get his spouses vaginal issues handled. If we all just spent a little more time caring for our wive's vaginas then our world would be a happier, more refreshing, and much more stimulating place to be.

She's got a vaginal bacterial infection. Christ, it's not like she's a dirty liberal or something

At the risk of the pot calling the kettle black, I think you are over-reacting.

I was merely pointing out that the title of the thread was very intimidating and scary - I don't think that necessarily implies that I'm not prepared to get down and dirty if my wife needed some help with her plumbing.

Although to be fair (and no slight intended to The_Reaper), my guess is that she'd ask her OBGYN before I'd post on a gun board asking for advice. I agree that The _Reaper is certainly cool for posting this on arfcom, since there ARE a number of highly qualified medical professionals here, plus many other people who may have had similar experiences in their relationships.

So please, don't read too much into this thread. It was nothing more that "Whoa - that's a scary thread title" post. For all I knew (since I was afraid of clicking on it ) it contained horrific pictures that I woudl never get out of my brain, and was about to be locked and trashed by staff!

DK we have several OBGYNs on the board, he was doing the correct thing!

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:40:14 PM EDT

[#35]

Hey, I took absolutely zero offense at anything that was said.

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:42:34 PM EDT

[#36]

yup

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:43:09 PM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:

DK we have several OBGYNs on the board, he was doing the correct thing!

I know that - and if my wife had an OBGYN question, I might take advantage of the knowledge base here too (although, like I said - I imagine she'd prefer a private conversation with her OWN obgyn).

My point was just that when I posted my question, all I knew was that it was a thread with the title "Bacterial Vaginosis" - and it could have been anything.

I wasn't saying "Who is afraid of reading a thread about a guy asking for medical advice for a condition his wife has, which involved her naughty parts" - I was just saying "I'm a little apprehensive about clicking a thread with that title, because I have no idea what could be inside"

Frank the Spank was banned for a reason, after all.

There are some pictures that are burned into my brain that I really wish weren't. Tubgirl is one of them. I do not need more!!

Sorry to everyone that this thread has become far more controversial than it was intended. My apologies to anyone who was offended or outraged.

Either way, I gotta get back to work.

(Mods, feel free to delete if this is just wasted bandwidth).

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:44:05 PM EDT

[#38]

Quoted:
Hey, I took absolutely zero offense at anything that was said.

I know - and I appreciate that.

But perhaps my thread was in stupid taste, even if not poor taste.

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:51:22 PM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Hey, I took absolutely zero offense at anything that was said.

I know - and I appreciate that.

But perhaps my thread was in stupid taste, even if not poor taste.

Not at all. As previously mentioned, if nothing else, it got more people to look at my thread.

And maybe someone learned something.

I know I did.

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:52:35 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Hey, I took absolutely zero offense at anything that was said.

I know - and I appreciate that.

But perhaps my thread was in stupid taste, even if not poor taste.

Not at all. As previously mentioned, if nothing else, it got more people to look at my thread.

And maybe someone learned something.

I know I did.

+1, DK youre a good guy from what I can tell.

Can we talk nipple discharge next?!!!

Posted: 10/7/2005 5:57:36 PM EDT

[#41]

Quoted:

+1, DK youre a good guy from what I can tell.

You only say that because you've never met me in person

But, now that I have more than 20K posts, I feel like I get instant respect!

Can we talk nipple discharge next?!!!

If there is something other than MILK that comes out of nipples, I don't want to know about it!!

Posted: 10/7/2005 6:02:25 PM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:
The other day I learned what a "sootikin" was... I don't think it can be worse than that....

Uhmmmmmm.... must have sootikins

Posted: 10/7/2005 7:05:05 PM EDT

[#43]

Doesn't sootikins sound like something you get at Dunken Dounuts? I have a regular coffe and 2 Sootikins please

Edited to correct spelling

Posted: 10/7/2005 7:17:50 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
Something's fishy

Maybe something smells fishy?

Posted: 10/7/2005 8:16:04 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:
Doesn't sootikins sound like something you get at Dunken Dounuts? I have a regular coffe and 2 Sootikins please

Edited to correct spelling

like a horribly burnt munchkin made from mystery ingredients

Posted: 10/7/2005 9:04:37 PM EDT

[#46]

Clicked right when my wife was looking over my shoulder. I had to listen to her advice for an hour.

Posted: 10/7/2005 9:44:15 PM EDT

[#47]

Quoted:
As a supportive partner it's your duty to help your wife or girlfriend under any and all circumstances-no matter how badly it offends your delicate childlike sensibilities. God forbid you ever get sent to the store at 2:00am for Tampax or Monistat 7. Do you know why the boxes of feminine hygiene products are color coded? It's so WE don't fuck up when we buy them for our women. It's much easier for our partners to say "Get the StayFree pantyliners in the purple box" than to say "Get the StayFree pantyliners with wings, medium absorbancy, extra long with the adhesive strips, and unscented..." Trust me, that is the one aisle on the store where you DON'T want to make a mistake

I for one applaud The_Reaper for cowboying the fuck up by making an effort to get his spouses vaginal issues handled. If we all just spent a little more time caring for our wive's vaginas then our world would be a happier, more refreshing, and much more stimulating place to be.

She's got a vaginal bacterial infection. Christ, it's not like she's a dirty liberal or something

Man I bet that first part was hard to say with a straight face.

I for one would also like to applaud THE_REAPER for caring about his wife's kitty so much.

We should all take a lesson from THE_REAPER and lavish as much tender loving care upon the vagina of our ladies.