Thanks, Indy. I'll check out the other threads.

I have been battling with yeast and bacterial vaginosis off and on for about 6 years now. Finally seem to be making good headway with this physician, for which I'm grateful. She thinks I might also have something called intercistial cystitis (sp?), which is a bladder condition that has similar symptoms.

But I agree - on this point, the cotton definitely does not seem to be a good alternative! Just looking for any insight.