Women may be living their lives thinking they know everything about their genitals by now. If you get information from a specialist about the most important part of your sexual life, go to the doctor regularly and openly explain all your problems; you are one of the lucky few. Generally, sexual and genital issues are kept under wraps, and if there is a problem, a very trusted friend is consulted. If your friend isn’t an expert on women’s health, you’re doing it wrong!
Worrying Facts
The worrying fact is that women are hesitant to talk about their own body problems, and many have insufficient knowledge of sex and genitalia. New York Times columnist American obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Jen Gunter aimed to educate women about their bodies and help them take care of their health. Dr. According to Gunter, if you want to learn the background of your anatomy, here are five things anyone with a vagina should know.
SEXUAL ORGAN CLEANING
In recent years, many women have started using products to ‘clean’ their genitals and change their scent. This is actually not necessary. The vagina cleans itself. Even water can disrupt the sensitive area and increase the risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). You can clean the sensitive area with water or with the help of a special cleaner. Do not use soap because it can cause many problems in the sensitive area.
THERE ARE GOOD BACTERIA IN THE SEXUAL ORGAN
There are lots of good bacteria for the female genitalia to be healthy. These good bacteria produce substances that create a slightly acidic environment that inhibits the attachment of “bad” bacteria, and mucus that keeps everything slippery. Therefore, wiping the inside of the genitals with an antibacterial handkerchief is bad because it disrupts the bacterial balance. Another thing you should not do is use a hair dryer to dry the vulva because the skin there should be moist.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE VAGINA AND VULVA
Knowing the difference between vagina and vulva is important for medical reasons. The first important difference you should know is that your vagina is inside your body. It is the muscular canal that connects the uterus to the outside. The vulva is the part that is visible from the outside, touching your underwear. Separating the vagina from the vulva is important not only to break the embarrassment around such terms, but also to raise medical awareness among women.
Aging affects the sexual organ
As in every part of the body, the genitals are also affected by old age. When menopause begins, the number of hormones in the body that keep women fertile drops significantly. When this happens and estrogen levels drop, it can affect the genitals. These once moist areas may become dry and sore during sexual intercourse. There is a myth that having sex can make things slippery, but in reality it causes more trauma to the vaginal tissues, leaving women vulnerable to infection. In this case, sexual intercourse creams and oils on the market can be supported, and even consult a doctor.
THE FEATHER IN THE BIKINI AREA IS FOR A REASON
Undoubtedly, the most difficult part of cleaning the bikini area is removing hair. For this, many procedures such as razor, waxing and then laser hair removal are performed. However, pubic hair has a function. It protects your skin and also aids in sexual function. Waxing or shaving the genital area causes trauma to the skin. It can even cause cuts, scrapes and infections. If you shave off the hairs, use a clean razor, prepare the skin and go in the direction of the hair growth. If you are waxing, apply the wax in the direction of the hair growth and carefully pull it off, applying as thin a layer as possible.