Frequently asked questions

• What is Boric Life used for?
  Boric life is a vaginal boric acid suppository. It can be used to:
  

  • Treat yeast infections
  • Treat bacterial vaginosis
  • Rebalance vaginal pH levels
  • Help relieve internal and external vaginal burning, itching, and irritation
  • Help reduce foul or fishy vaginal odors
  • Prevent infections from occurring
  • Stop recurring yeast and BV
  • Eliminate irritation and itch that happens before, during, and after ones menstrual cycle
• What are the ingredients in Boric Life?
  The only ingredient in Boric Life is high-quality, pharmaceutical grade boric acid! Each Boric Life suppository contains the exact doctor-recommended amount of boric acid (600mg) needed to treat and prevent vaginal infections, odor, itching, and discomfort.
• Is boric acid safe to use on the vagina? I’m worried about inserting something I am unfamiliar with…
  100%! Boric acid has been used for over a hundred years for the treatment of vaginal infections and is commonly recommended by OB GYN physicians as an inexpensive and easy to use treatment for yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, excessive odor, itching, and discomfort.
• How do you insert a boric acid suppository?
  • Wash your hands thoroughly before you take the capsule out of its package.
  • Gently insert one suppository as far as it can comfortably go into your vagina. You may also use NutraBlast’s Suppository Applicators to guarantee a successful and clean insertion.

  Helpful Tip: It is best to insert Boric Life suppositories at night to make sure the pill stays in place. Wearing a panty liner is advised as you may experience some discharge from the pill!
• How long should I use Boric Life?
  You should see improvement in as little as one day! However, you should continue to take the full course of medication to ensure that the infection doesn’t return. If your infection is particularly acute, you may continue treatment for an additional week (totaling 14 days of treatment).
• Is Boric Life vegan? Is it cruelty free?
  Yes to both! In fact, it’s one of our competitive advantages! Most boric acid suppliers use gelatin capsules, however, we only use vegetable capsules for our boric acid powder.
• Can you use Boric Life while pregnant or breastfeeding?
  Never use Boric Life if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Will Boric Life interfere with my multivitamin pills?
  Nope! Boric Life will not interfere with your multivitamins or your daily supplements. If you are concerned, always consult with your physician before using Boric Life.
• Will Boric Life interfere with my prescribed medications?
  Interactions are not expected. However, you should always consult with a physician if you are taking prescribed medications.
  Do not use any other vaginal products without telling your doctor or health care professional.
• Can I have sex while using Boric Life?
  Sorry ladies, this is a no from us! You should avoid having sexual intercourse while you are using Boric Life. Once treatment is complete, you should wait 24 hours after inserting Boric Life to have sex.
• I noticed I am getting thick, clumpy discharge after using Boric Life. Is this normal?
  Totally! This just means you may not have inserted the pill high enough into your vagina. The discharge is just the excess boric acid coming out with your normal discharge (the vagina is a self-cleaning machine!).
  Most women wear a pad when using Boric Life to contain the excess discharge.
• Can I insert Boric Life while I am on my period?
  Yes! Many women use Boric life a few days before their period to prevent infections like BV, yeast, excessive vaginal odor and discomfort. Women also like to use Boric Life after their period to balance out their pH levels.
  Of course, if you would like to continue treatment during your period, it’s 100% safe! However, we advise you to wear a pad rather then use tampons while you are using Boric Life.
• Can Boric Life treat my yeast infection?
  Yes! Boric acid, the only ingredient in Boric Life, has antifungal and antiviral properties. Many OB GYNs and medical doctors recommend vaginal boric acid as a treatment option for vaginal yeast infections.
  In a review published by the Journal of Women’s Health, researchers evaluated 14 studies — two randomized clinical trials, nine case series, and four case reports, focusing on boric acid as a treatment for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (AKA yeast infections). Researchers concluded that boric acid is a safe and affordable alternative to more conventional yeast infection treatments.
  Iavazzo, Christos, et al. “Boric Acid for Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: the Clinical Evidence.” Journal of Women's Health (2002), Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (UK), Aug. 2011, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21774671.
• Can Boric Life treat BV?
  Yup! Boric acid, the only ingredient in Boric Life, has been used for over a hundred years to treat vaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis. Current research suggests that boric acid can be a great alternative cure for BV, particularly in women who have recurring infections.
  In one 2009 study, researchers supplemented antibiotic treatment with 600 mg of vaginal boric acid. They discovered that women who used boric acid had higher cure rates than those who did not.
  Reichman, Orna, et al. “Boric Acid Addition to Suppressive Antimicrobial Therapy for Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis.” Sexually Transmitted Diseases, vol. 36, no. 11, Nov. 2019, pp. 732–734., https://journals.lww.com/stdjournal/Fulltext/2009/11000/Boric_Acid_Addition_to_Suppressive_Antimicrobial.13.aspx.
• What is I miss a dose of Boric Life?
  If you miss a dose, don’t panic! Just use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses. Do not put two Boric Life pills in your vagina either (yes, we’ve heard of this happening)!
• Are there any side effects I should know about?
  The most common side effects may include:
  

  • watery or gitty vaginal discharge;
  • redness, mild burning
  • a gritty sensation in the vagina.
• Will this product negatively interfere or react with a copper iud (paragard)?
  No, the product will not interfere with your IUD.
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• Will this product negatively interfere or react with a copper iud (paragard)?
  No, the product will not interfere with your IUD.
• Is it safe to use Boric Life on a regular basis?
  Yes, you can use Boric Life as many as 2-4 times per week!
• You keep saying Boric Life helps balance out the vagina’s pH. What is a vaginal pH?
  Great question! Vaginal pH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline the vagina is. A healthy vaginal pH is usually between 3.8 and 4.5. This is important to know because an overly acidic or alkaline vaginal pH can lead to infections like yeast or BV, odor, excessive discharge, vaginal dryness, itchiness, vulva soreness and general discomfort.
  Here are some things that can cause your vaginal pH to go away:
  

  • Antibiotics: Antibiotics kill off both the good and bad bacteria in the vagina. The problem is, the vagina needs good bacteria to fight off the infection causing bad bacteria. Without good bacteria, women are more likely to breed infections like yeast.
  • Sex: The alkaline pH value of semen is HIGH (usually around 7.1-8). Semen can disturb the vagina’s acidic environment, which can lead to BV.
  • Menstruation: Blood has a pH of 7.4, so during your period, vaginal pH can become elevated and cause discomfort and infection.
  • Menopause: A decrease in estrogen levels reduces the numbers of healthy bacteria in the vagina, and eventually can increase the vagina’s pH levels causing recurring infections.