Taking care of your intimate parts is undoubtedly the most important factor in a women’s personal hygiene routine. It is crucial that you take extra care of your vaginal area throughout the day. You should wipe the area clean with a tissue or wet wipe every time you urinate. You should do the same once you have had intercourse as well to clean vaginal fluids. You must change sanitary pads, tampons or panty liners regularly according to your blood flow during periods. If you use a menstrual cup, make sure you sterilize it with warm water every time you use it. All this ensures that you avoid any kind of infections, bad vaginal odor, sweaty vaginal area, and so on.
Vaginal Yeast Infection is a fungal infection caused by the overgrowth of yeast in your vaginal area. If you get this infection, you may experience itching, inflammation or pain. Keeping your intimate area hygienic is a key to avoid any of the UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) or other fatal diseases.
We have some tips for you on intimate hygiene that can help you be at the prime of your health.
1. Keep the undergarments clean and dry
Your undergarments play a pivotal role in your intimate hygiene and it is important that you keep your undergarments clean and dry. Clean and dry undergarments ensure that there is no irritation in your intimate areas and it prevents the build-up of bacteria that can cause infections which leads to further health complications.
2. Clean up after intercourse
We have to address this issue because we know you won’t. Always clean up after an intimate time with your partner because the discharge and exchange of body fluids can cause health issues like UTI, if kept stagnant for long. So make sure you have a bath or at least clean up your intimate areas before you go for the cute cuddle.
3. NEVER use soap to wash your intimate parts
Now many of you out there might be using your regular soap/ body wash with water for cleaning your intimate areas as well. This is a very wrong practice and though you don’t see it yet, it can cause long term ill effects on the skin in your intimate areas leading to infections. The reason is that the pH value of your body and vagina differ and which is why your vagina requires milder products. So, if you do this, stop and shift to a gentle intimate wash that cleanses your vaginal and keeps you feeling fresh all day long. These intimate washes can be used on everyday basis.
4. Say NO to scented feminine products
So you thought all those jasmines, rose or lily scented products were manufactured using real flower scents? Sister, you’re too naive! All the scented products use synthetic and artificial agents to add the scent in their products and these substances can be really harmful to your skin. Instead, use a non-scented mild intimate wash of the right pH value and that will help you clean and that would eventually help you get rid of vaginal odour.
5. No More Jet Spraying
Ladies, ladies, ladies just because the jet spray is a quick fix for cleaning does not mean it is the right way to clean your intimate area. The water quality and the water pressure can have adverse effects on the sensitive skin below. You need to be soft and gentle when you clean your intimate areas so avoid jet sprays.
6. Change pads/tampons regularly
Since we are talking about intimate hygiene tips, we have to address menstrual hygiene as well and why not? It is one of the most important factors of hygiene. Make sure you are using the right sanitary products [pads, tampon or menstruation cup] and change them regularly as during your cycle there is a chance of bacteria build-up and you won’t want that causing you trouble, right? So pay attention to the time and keep changing your sanitary napkin/tampon.
7. Practice safe sex
As mentioned earlier, you should clean up after an act of intimacy. But, it’s even better if you practice safe sex. Use protection and insist on your partner to do the same as it is safe and beneficial for both of you as it prevents infections that are harmful to your health.
