How do I reduce the risk of passing Bacterial vaginosis (BV) on to others?

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Testing and treating (if appropriate) all sexual contacts helps to prevent the infection being passed on to other but treatment of male sex partners has not been beneficial in preventing the recurrence of BV.  The surest way to avoid transmission of sexually transmitted diseases, including Bacterial Vaginosis, is to abstain from sexual contact or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected.  

Avoiding alcohol and drug use may also help prevent transmission of BV because these activities may lead to risky sexual behavior. It is important that sex partners talk to each other about their HIV status and history of other STIs so that preventive action can be taken.

Transmission of an STI, including bacterian vaginitis, cannot be prevented by washing the genitals, urinating, and/or douching after sex. Any unusual discharge, sore, or rash, particularly in the groin area, should be a signal to refrain from having sex and to see a doctor immediately.

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