Why Feminine Hygiene Is So Important

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Personal hygiene means staying healthy and preventing diseases through practices of cleanliness.

The best way to keep excellent personal hygiene is to have a daily routine that you strictly maintain.

Here are some examples to adopt:

1. Wash Your Hands Regularly

Your hands quickly come into contact with germs and microorganisms.

Colds, flu, coughing, and Hepatitis A are some of the diseases you can spread with poor hand hygiene.

2. Keep Your Hair Clean

Bad hair hygiene easily causes lice infestation. To avoid this, condition and shampoo your hair at least 2-3 times a week.

3. Bathe Everyday

Don't compromise on bathing. Body odor is not attractive in any way.

Bathing is especially crucial during our menstrual periods to avoid excessive odor.

Ok, you don't have to shower every day, but we think you should.

4. Take Care Of Your Lady Parts

Though the vagina is a self-cleaning organ, you must regularly clean your intimate region with water or mild and appropriate cleansers.

The vagina has sensitive skin, so using cleansers with strong chemicals can irritate it.

During menstruation, maintain proper hygiene by using high-quality tampons and pads.

5. Do Not Engage in Douching

Douching is a practice still used today by up to 40% of American women. However, studies show that douching is not so great for your health.

Vaginal douching increases the risk of bacterial vaginosis by a whopping five times. But that's not all, because douching also increases the risk of women getting cervical cancer.

A better alternative is to allow clear water to run over your vulva.

6. Shave, But Shave Carefully

Shaving off the hair down there is the in-thing today, and some consider it fashionable.

However, we recommend trimming instead because pubic hair plays a significant role in protecting your labia from abrasions.

Some studies show that a full shaving heightens sexual sensation. If you choose a full shave, follow these tips.

- Use a clean razor, and do not share razors.
- Use a shaving cream because it reduces the friction between the blade and your vulva.
- Don't be in a hurry to finish shaving. Rushing can increase the risk of you getting cut.
- Shave in the shower, because your pores will open, making the hairs fall off easily.
- Avoid getting cuts. Your vulva is not a great place to have a cut related infection.

Alternatively, seek the help of a professional for a Brazilian or bikini line waxing.

7. Avoid Using Soaps

Your vagina is a delicate part of your body and needs the utmost care. Do not fall into the temptation of using soaps to keep it fresh.

Some soaps disrupt the pH balance of your vagina by washing away helpful bacteria.

Instead, use water to cleanse. Water has a neutral pH balance that keeps good bacteria alive.

If necessary, consult a health professional about formulated vaginal cleansers you can use.

8. Wipe Like A Pro

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