Be careful with the girls! Apply these tips and tricks to keep your vaginal health in check

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Women's perineal hygiene is one of the least talked about topics, yet women of all ages want to know more about it. Lack of knowledge has led to many myths and most women still don't know how to clean a vagina. It's such a small organ. However, disregarding your hygiene can lead to infection and damage.

One of the most common myths is that women should use hot water to clean the vagina. It is absolutely forbidden as hot water can irritate the skin. Instead, warm water can be used to clean the outer area of ​​the vagina. There are other tips and tricks to avoid perineal health problems.

Health Shots contacted Dr. Jyoti Bhaskar, Additional Director, OB/GYN, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Patparganj to understand why hot water should not be used to clean the vagina.

Keep hot water away from your vagina. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

Keep hot water away from the vagina

according to dr Bhaskar hot water should not be used to clean the vulva or vagina, and this is especially true after sex. The vulva is a little swollen after sex, and cleaning it with hot water at this point can increase the risk of certain infections in the vagina.

Tips on intimate hygiene for women

dr Bhaskar stressed that women need to understand that "the vulva needs to be cleaned, not the vagina." The vagina is a self-cleaning organ that cleans itself. So when you take a shower, all you need to do is use water and a mild, unscented soap and your fingers to clean the skin of the vulva.

After urinating, you must clean your privates again using the technique called front to back. This technique involves pouring water from the front and using your fingers in a back and forth motion to slowly cleanse the skin of your vulva. After cleaning it with water in this way, you should dry it with toilet paper. You should use a separate paper for the urethra and vagina and another for the anus.

The expert goes on to say that you should also cleanse yourself after sex. Just use your fingers and water to maintain your perineal hygiene.

Your vaginal health is important. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

Tips to keep your intimate health under control

• It is important to keep your private parts dry after cleaning with water.
• Wear cotton underwear. Avoid very tight clothing. If possible, change underwear at least twice a day.
• Do not use deodorant or scented soap to clean your private space.
• If you want to epilate your private parts, it is best to use clippings. The clip only cuts your hair. Using razors or blades can lead to more serious infections.
• Never douche your vagina. Don't aim your water jet at the vagina. As mentioned above, the vagina is a self-cleaning organ. Using water can remove the protective bacterial layer in the vagina.
• You don't need to use any special intimate hygiene routine to clean your vagina. Your vulva does not require external pH fluids and is known to be able to maintain its pH levels. The use of money laundering is still highly controversial.

When Should You Be Concerned About Your Perineal Health?

According to the expert, you should only worry about your intimate health if:
• You have a nice smelling discharge.
• Your private parts are very itchy.
• You look in the mirror and realize that your vagina is very red and swollen.

You should never self-medicate and it is important to practice safe sex to avoid the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection.

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