You should wash your vagina with water every day. Never use soap or shower. It’s also a good idea to avoid scents in tampons, oil, or anything that touches your vagina. After sex, be sure to clean your vagina with water to avoid exposure to any bacteria.
TIPS FOR VAGINAL HYGIENE
DO NOT WEAR UNDERWEAR
The night is the perfect opportunity to give your vulva a break from tight or uncomfortable clothing. Tight clothing creates more friction in the area around your vagina, and increased friction on the genitals can cause thinning of the skin and irritation/inflammation. If you want to wear underwear, choose a more loose-fitting cotton pair, such as men’s shorts.
USE COTTON UNDERWEAR
Cotton is one of the best materials for underwear because it allows air to pass around the vulva and is less likely to retain moisture than fabrics such as nylon, silk or polyester. Fabrics that trap moisture and block airflow can put you at greater risk for yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis.
MAKE SURE TO KEEP IT DRY
Keeping the area around your vulva dry is important for your vaginal hygiene. This means changing your damp clothes as soon as possible. Wearing sweaty exercise equipment or a wet swimsuit for too long increases the humidity in and around your vulva. This increased humidity can cause skin irritation, even blisters, as well as increased discharge. Humid environment can also cause fungal growth.
RUN TO THE TOILET AFTER THE SOUND
When you have vaginal sex, bacteria can be pushed from your vagina into your urethra, the tube leading to your bladder. This can increase your risk of a bladder infection or urinary tract infection. Peeing right after or right after sex can help flush any remaining bacteria from your urethra. You should also clean your vulva after intercourse.
WASH EVERY DAY WITH WARM WATER
You need nothing but water to wash your vulva. If you’re in the shower, you can also use a clean washcloth to gently wash the vulva.