Although women who are sexually active are more likely to develop bacterial vaginosis, the infection is not necessarily a sexually transmitted disease. Are there foods, alternative meds, herbs, etc. Treatments are completely unsuccessful. She also recommends using a variety of supplements, such as acidophilus and bifida factor, both intestinal biocultures. One is known as PB8, available in health food stores.
Some physicians discourage caffeine and alcohol also.
A second opinion could be in order. Sometimes this proves to be beneficial, especially in such a nagging condition. Infecting a male sexual partner is possible, however, the fungus does not fare well on a man's sexual organs, where exposure to the air can dry it out. Condoms can help but often they do not totally eliminate bodily fluids from being passed to each other. Asking your physician if you should abstain from certain activities during treatment is recommended.