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Medical Video: 10 Feminine Hygiene Tips You NEED to Know
All women must care about the health of their vagina. A healthy vagina is naturally acidic and rich in beneficial bacteria (lactobacilli) that help prevent infection and maintain its pH level. A healthy vagina will also emit a small amount of liquid to keep it clean, like saliva produced to help cleanse your mouth. Just a little interference in the vagina, you may experience irritation or infection.
Cleansing the vagina should not be washed by rinse. There are a number of rules that you must understand to keep your vagina not only clean, but also stay healthy. Anything?
Do not use vaginal douche
Vaginal douche is a special vaginal cleansing spray and liquid that is usually used to clean the inner vagina. The average vaginal douche manufacturer offers services to clean the inside of the vagina which can help you maintain normal pH levels. But be careful, don't be fooled by advertisements.
Actually, you don't need to clean the inside of the vagina. The vagina has an 'self-cleaning program' with the help of lactobacilli that stays in your vagina. Lactobacilli acts as a regulator of vaginal acid balance to prevent pathogens from multiplying.
The liquid sprayed from the douche into your vagina will rinse the vaginal mucus, causing the ecosystem of good bacteria to be washed away. Finally, your vagina will be taken over by bad bacteria, and can cause yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - infections that lead to serious complications, such as wounds, ectopic pregnancies, and infertility.
Douche is also not proven to protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. Instead, douches can increase your risk of infection. When women lack the lactobacilli population, they will be more likely to contract infections when vulnerable.
Do not use fragrant soap, gel or antiseptic for the vagina
The inside of the vagina is not cleaned, but the outer area around the vagina (vulva and labia) still needs to be cleaned, as long as you don't use perfume or special antiseptic soap.
The normal vagina has a pH level of around 3.5-4.5 (pH is measured on a scale of zero to 14). If you use scented or antiseptic soap (has a pH of around eight), this can damage your pH pH balance, and cause itching, irritation and odor.
Normal for vaginal odor. Vaginal odor can change at different times of the reproductive cycle and should not always be considered a sign of a particular infection or disease. If your vagina has a strong or strange odor, consult your doctor. Vaginal douche or scented soap will only cover the odor without overcoming the root cause of the problem.
Wash once a day
Wash your outer vaginal area with a cloth dampened in plain water and soap, or wipe with your hands.
In addition to after urinating, simply clean the vagina specifically once a day, for example after exercising, after having sex, or while taking a bath. If you do not clean the vagina, the risk is that you allow sweat and vaginal discharge to accumulate.
But remember, the vaginal skin is very sensitive. If you are too diligent in cleaning it, you can disturb the balance of your vaginal area. Natural skin oil will also erode, so it can cause irritation.
Keep it clean and dry
Your vagina must be clean and dry. What you use will also affect the condition of your vagina.
Some types of fabric and clothing can stick tightly to your genital skin, increasing the humidity and heat. A disturbed pH balance can make the vagina produce bacteria outside the normal range and cause infection.
Use cotton underwear, and avoid wearing underwear too tight. Immediately replace a wet bathing suit or a sweaty sweat suit.
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