TMI .....both of us smell after sex ??!!

[crackalacking]

Me and my Boyfriend have been together for nearly six months and for the last few months I've noticed that we both smell fishy after sex ? He had mentioned it once when he could smell it on himself.any idea what it could be ?

[ijustwannadance]

What contraception do you use?

[MessezFaire]

Bacterial vaginosis? Just a bacterial imbalance not an STI. Your GP can treat it with antibiotics. Decomposing speed can smell a bit the next bday but if it's strong and soon after sex then likely to be BV

[MessezFaire]

*sperm

[PacificDogwod]

Bacterial vaginosis.

Not an STD, but an imbalance of the normal vaginal microorganisms.
You can get a swab done to confirm it.
Some GPs/clinics will treat on history alone.

Beware, the most commonly used antibiotic (Flagyl/Metronidazole) really does not mix with alcohol (severe vomiting).

[gunting]

You can treat BV at home with gel from the super market. I think it's called balance activ?

[crackalacking]

I was thinking bv too.so is it just me that needs to be treated and in turn he will be better ?

[crackalacking]

Do we both need a gp appointment or can i just use the gel ?

[PacificDogwod]

Yes, if it is BV only you need to be treated.

Those pessaries work well btw.
Also Flagyl can be prescribed as a single dose.

[crackalacking]

I started the balance ativ gel nearly a week ago and it seemed to be working but last night we had sex and the smell is back again !! We use a mixture of pulling out and condoms ....he doesn't like them but will do if i really insist . Should we stop having sex altogether while I use the gel or see a gp ? Ugh !

[BusterGonad]

He'll use conforms if you really insist??? Sounds like a real keeper to me!

[EmmaC78]

We use a mixture of pulling out and condoms

Possibly not the best method of birth control!

[scaryclown]

I must admit that if i use amphetamines during sex i do get a burny fishy smell in my nostrils..its probably just that

[ReasonsToBeModeratelyHappy]

You could drop into conversation that, while he isn't keen on condoms, you might go off sex quite a bit anyway once you get pregnant - which is looking fairly likely with the withdrawal method. See if that changes his view on condoms...