I am so stupid - Monistat fell in toilet....

[Anonymous]

And I pulled it out and rinsed it off and used it. It was a moment of panic.... I have never had a yeast infection and felt super embarrassed about it. After much research, I ordered the one day treatment through Amazon. When the package came I snuck it upstairs before my husband could ask me what was in the box and hid it. Tomorrow the cleaners come and will empty the bathroom garbage so figured this was the perfect time to suck it up and use it. I was/am terrified because I read about it causing horrible pain since it’s so strong. I loaded it up and in it fell. Total panic and I feel like I just lost my senses..... now I am picturing an even worse infection starting and having to fess up to what stupid thing I did...... UGH! Feel free to tell me how stupid I am - I am fully aware, just wanted to vent on an anonymous forum

[Anonymous]

Call your doctor tomorrow. She can get you a prescription for pills.
Btw, my husband knows when I get a yeast infection cause I don’t want to have sex.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Call your doctor tomorrow. She can get you a prescription for pills.
Btw, my husband knows when I get a yeast infection cause I don’t want to have sex.

I appreciate the advice - I actually don’t have a dr because we moved two years ago and honestly I was just lazy about finding a new one. I do have an apt now but they couldn’t get me in until the end of July. The monistat is in now, though, so hopefully it works. I just feel so grossed out by what I did, lol!

[Anonymous]

Ugh. Use a boric acid suppository, Simple, safe, effective.

[Anonymous]

Why are you embarrassed because you have an infection?

And I agree why would you hide it from your husband? He needs to know because he might have jock itch that he should treat.

[Anonymous]

Crazy- You should just convene a meeting with your husband and cleaner to chat about your lady problems. It will be freeing. Why hide it all so bizarrely? Plus, he could catch the itch from you and it can hide out and repopulate your vag. If this become chronic- seriously please discuss it so you can both treat if needed.

- toilet is the least of your worries.

[Anonymous]

This is a non issue. Please see a therapist for your anxiety

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are you embarrassed because you have an infection?

And I agree why would you hide it from your husband? He needs to know because he might have jock itch that he should treat.

This. Are you 12? I can’t believe you are married. My husband watched my vaginal deliveries and also helped with my recovery (stitches) because he is an adult.

[Anonymous]

Why would you be concerned about hiding this from your husband? This is not normal, or healthy.

[Anonymous]

Op here - I am clearly atypical - I don’t talk to my husband about bodily functions like my period, vowel movements, etc. it just feels like something I want to keep private!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here - I am clearly atypical - I don’t talk to my husband about bodily functions like my period, vowel movements, etc. it just feels like something I want to keep private!

OK, but clearly this isn't working. You were so stressed about the infection and apparently the shame of it that yes, you did something really stupid and impulsive by inserting something that fell in the toilet into your body.

If you could get to a place, perhaps through therapy, where you weren't filled with shame over this it would be better all around.

[Anonymous]

Also the one day never really works. You should get the 5.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here - I am clearly atypical - I don’t talk to my husband about bodily functions like my period, vowel movements, etc. it just feels like something I want to keep private!

I bet you don't fart in front of him either. What a weird relationship! I tell my husband everything and it's such a relief.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here - I am clearly atypical - I don’t talk to my husband about bodily functions like my period, vowel movements, etc. it just feels like something I want to keep private!

This is different, though, in that you could be passing the infection back and forth.

[Anonymous]

Haha, don't worry about it, OP. I am sure it will be fine. You rinsed it off and most likely your toilet water was very clean; don't they say the average toilet is cleaner than the average keyboard, since people actually clean their toilets regularly? (Which I am assuming you do. ) You're probably not feeling great since you have the infection and that combined with everything else going on in the world, it's natural to feel a little off-balance. I've used the Monistat 1-day before with success so I hope it knocks it out for you.

And I also hear you on the privacy. I am not embarrassed to tell DH when I have an infection or anything, but unless there's a reason (like wanting to have sex at that exact time) I don't really feel the urge to tell him. First, does he really want to know, and second, I do feel like it's my right to keep my body private. Some people like to share everything, fart all over their spouses, etc. and that's great. For THEM. Not everyone feels that way and that's ok!