Maintaining vaginal hygiene is important for a woman. Not without reason, the vagina can accommodate many germs and bacteria that cause disease.
It is important to know, maintaining vaginal hygiene is your job regardless of your age. Why? If not treated properly, you can be exposed to various diseases ranging from sexual problems to fertility.
Caring for the vagina is not easy, but also not difficult, you. There are many simple tricks that you can try to treat and maintain vaginal hygiene.
Vaginal care tips
There are some tips for caring for the vagina that are rarely known, you. Launching from the Time Of India page, here is how Bubun helps to summarize a row of tips.
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1. Keep underwear dry
Not wiping the vagina after urinating can cause your underwear to get wet. This will cause a bad odor and put the vagina at risk of infection. Many experts recommend always wiping the vagina with toilet paper or a soft cloth to keep your underwear dry.
Meanwhile, vaginal discharge is a healthy part of the vagina. Excessive use of loose powder in the vagina can make the vagina too dry and cause itching.
This is also the reason why you often feel pain during sex and are prone to injury. In addition, according to a study, the use of talcum powder can increase the risk of endometrial cancer.
2. Change the pad after 4 hours
According to Delhi-based gynecologist, Dr. Nupur Gupta, women who have normal menstruation should change their pads every four to six hours, you. The same is true for those of you who have light menstruation or have entered the last day.
If the pads are not changed for a long time, it will cause skin rashes and unpleasant odors. In certain cases this can also lead to a risk of infection.
3. Avoid using laundry soap
Don't use harsh vaginal washes or scented soaps, Mother. The use of coir which is loaded with harmful chemicals such as glycerol, perfumes, and antiseptics can affect the balance of healthy bacteria in the vagina.
Not only that, this soap can also change the pH in the vaginal area. We recommend using plain soap and warm water to wash the area around the vagina.
4. Have safe sex
Unprotected sex carries the risk of sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, warts, syphilis, and HIV. Therefore, always use a protector or condom every time you have sex or when you are not planning a pregnancy.
Also avoid using lubricants during sex, Mother. This action can damage the vagina and also make the vaginal cells damaged or irritated.
5. Don't ignore the signs of a vaginal infection
The last thing that is not less important is not to ignore the signs and symptoms of a vaginal infection that you feel. The symptoms of a vaginal infection that are usually felt are excessive vaginal discharge or colored vaginal discharge.
Not only that, don't ignore signs of vaginal infection such as pain or itching, Mom. This condition can be a sign of the most basic vaginal health conditions that must be considered.