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If i wash up after sex everytime will that avoid bv?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Sorry, probably not. The exact causes of BV are not known with certainty, but washing after sex is not known to make any difference.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 9/9/2023

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