Can toilet bacteria cause Bacterial Vaginosis?
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at
2:46 am
Recently I went to the gynecologist because I have an infection. My boyfriend noticed today that when he uses the restroom, his penis touches the inside of the toilet seat, and toilet bowl even. I know the toilet is teaming with bacteria, and I’m wondering whether having sex with him moved that bacteria inside of me. Gross, right? I’m speechlessly disgusted. Please help me out. Smart remarks are unnecessary.
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No.
BV is not caused by a single bacterium (germ). In BV, an ‘overgrowth’ of various bacteria occurs in the vagina. It is not clear why this happens. Normally, there are a number of different types of harmless bacteria in the vagina. These bacteria help in the defence against harmful germs (such as candida which causes thrush). In BV, there is a change in the balance of the normal bacteria in the vagina, and certain bacteria multiply and thrive much more than usual. Some bacteria become much more prominent than they normally are.
Doctors describe these changes as " a change in the bacterial flora of the vagina from mainly lactobacillus species to high concentrations of anaerobic bacteria."
BV is not caused by poor hygiene. In fact, excessive washing of the vagina may alter the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina, which may make BV more likely to develop.
No you wouldnt get it from that..but it is kinda disturbing to think about lol..but you are fine
usually the bacteria that infect your reproductive tract are very sensitive and do not last long outside a human carrier, so if you only have sex with a single person, the risks of getting such an infection is rather slim. furthermore, toilets naturally harbor other species of bacteria. (btw, the toilet seat is one of the cleanest places in the house, at least it’s upper side). try to maintain a good hygiene of the genital area and the itching might just go away.