Contents:
- Medical Video: Cleaning and Detoxing Your Vagina
- The characteristics of smegma in the vagina
- Why can white spots appear in the vagina?
- How to clean white spots in the vagina
- Prevent smears from appearing in your vagina
Medical Video: Cleaning and Detoxing Your Vagina
You might be surprised when you see white spots on the vagina. Indeed, many think that the stain is fungus, venereal disease, or vaginal discharge. In fact, the white spot stain in the vagina that you see is smegma. Smegma is usually found in uncircumcised male penises. However, it does not rule out the possibility that smegma also appears in women. Come on, learn the ins and outs of smegma and how to clean it as follows.
The characteristics of smegma in the vagina
Smegma or white patches in the vagina usually have a cheese-like texture or porridge. So it's not too runny like a vaginal discharge. The color of smegma in the vagina varies from person to person. Some are very white, but there are also darker colors.
In women, usually smegma gathers in the area of the vaginal lips (labia) and the clitoral area. In addition, it may also cause unpleasant odors that are quite disturbing.
If smegma appears in the clitoral area, you may feel the vagina becomes sticky as if the lips of the vagina and clitoris are sticking together. Sometimes, this can cause pain or even injury. Especially if the white spots have dried slightly.
Why can white spots appear in the vagina?
Don't worry, smegma is a complaint that is quite common in women. Basically, the appearance of smegma does not endanger your health. This is because smegma is actually a remnant of the vaginal natural lubricant that mixes with sweat, dead skin cells, and sebum (natural oil produced by the skin).
These things can accumulate into one if you do not clean the vagina thoroughly. As a result, the stack will blend and form smegma in the vagina.
However, because it is quite moist, you become more susceptible to bacterial infections. Because the bacteria are easy to breed in moist environments. So, even though it's not so threatening to your health, you need to clean your vagina regularly and prevent smegma buildup.
How to clean white spots in the vagina
To clean white spot stains in the vagina, immediately wash with warm water until the spots are rinsed clean. However, remember not to clean your vaginal area with any soap. Just warm water is enough to wash white spots. If you use feminine soap or bath soap, the balance of good bacteria in the vagina will be disrupted. As a result, bad bacteria are easier to attack.
If you routinely wash your vagina with warm water it doesn't work to clean the smegma pile and expel bad odor, immediately contact your doctor.
Prevent smears from appearing in your vagina
Meanwhile, so you can prevent the buildup of white spots in the vagina, make sure you always clean your vagina and pubic hair with water until it's completely finished, especially after having sex and urinating.
After cleaning the vagina, don't forget to dry your female area. Always keep the area dry, not damp. Tap a soft towel or tissue on the vagina, do not rub it hard because it can cause injury or infection.
