Women's Intimate Care: 5 Tips For Maintaining Vaginal Hygiene

While good intimate health means lesser chances of infections, there is no need for any special care to maintain feminine hygiene. This means you don't need to worry about buying enough products for your vaginal health or spending more time taking special care of it.

This is because the vagina has a system in place to maintain its acidic pH, which guards against all infections. So, all the advertisements that suggest you use their products to keep your vagina clean are definitely making false claims.

Here's all you need to remember to make sure that your vaginal health doesn't get affected:

1. Eat Good Food

Just like our body, our vulva and vagina function well on their own if our diet is healthy, to begin with. So you should eat good food. Your diet should include food rich in protein, probiotics, antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids, and omega-6 fatty acids.

2. Clean Vulva Regularly

As the vagina is a self-cleaning organ, it doesn't need to be washed, but cleaning the vulva should be a part of your daily hygiene routine. All you need is warm water. You can also use mild and fragrance-free soaps. It is important to be certain of the items we use there since, through the vulva, the products can easily enter the super-sensitive vagina. This can cause dryness and also alter the vaginal pH, which can lead to irritation as well as infections in the vagina.

3. Wear Cotton Panties

Cotton panties are lightly woven fabrics that allow the passage of air. This prevents the growth of any bad bacteria and microorganisms. It also prevents the collection of sweat, which ensures no rashes and infections.

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4. Pee After Sex

Urinating before and after sex can protect against urinary tract infections ( UTIs). UTI can affect any part of your urinary system and in most cases, it causes infection in your bladder. To prevent such problems, always pee before and after sex.

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5. Say No To Douching, Steaming, Etc.

Although it's a trendy new practice, you should avoid douching and steaming your vagina. This is because they not only have no benefits but can also pose a serious risk to your genitalia.

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