Ladies These are the Best Kept Secrets for Good Feminine Hygiene

 It’s not hard to maintain the right pH balance down there. All you need to do is let your private parts breathe and not subject it to harsh soaps and perfumes.

 

Maintaining hygiene down there is not a cumbersome process really. It’s more about just letting your skin breathe and do its own thing rather than introducing foreign products like perfumes and douches, which mess with the delicate pH balance.

 

Here are seven things you could follow to ensure personal hygiene.

 

1. Cotton is your friend

 

Maybe you prefer satin or nylon, and that silk thong sure may look sexy, but your skin is definitely not loving it. The best fabric for your vagina is cotton, which is why most undergarments have a strip of cotton in the crotch area. Cotton lets your vagina breath.

 

Since we are on the topic of breathability, the best way is to go commando when at home. However, don’t forget your panties before going to the gym since it adds an extra layer against equipment full of germs, said Women’s Health magazine.

 

2. Say no to douching

 

A vagina is a self-cleaning machine that doesn’t need to be douched to be rid of germs and bacteria. Both soaps and douches destabilize the pH balance and can cause bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis feels itchy and is accompanied by thin, gray-colored discharge as well as a fishy smell. So, stay away from douching at all costs. While this condition is treatable it must be urgently attended to since it can cause infertility when severe.

 

3. Stay away from perfumed products

 

Your vagina has a natural scent and that’s normal. Ignore the commercials for feminine hygiene that tell you that floral is how your vajayjay should smell like. These companies are propagating a false idea of what the vagina should be like and preying on women who feel self-conscious about almost all of their body, from hair to belly to nails.

 

4. Use fresh towels

 

Wet towels and washcloths are the perfect vessels for bacteria to cling to and grow. It can cause infections not just near your private parts but on any surface of the skin. It is recommended that you change towels each time and purchase soft ones. Wash them as frequently as you wash undergarments, which is after every single use.

 

5. Use lubrication for sex

 

Imagine your partner has just initiated some “quality time” but you’re not quite there yet. It can be quite a buzzkill but it is entirely normal. Vaginal dryness could be a result of medications like antihistamines, antidepressants, or hormonal birth control. It could also be due to perimenopause.