So many myths, truths and misconceptions about what you should or should not do to your vjjj. Streaming it down for you with help from experts , here are what we know you should stop doing to your sensitive part.
1. Wearing underwear when you sleep
A recent report from Dr Alyssa Dweck revealed
that wearing pants to bed could be a slippery
slope to a whole bunch of bad situations down
there. 'I often tell my patients to sleep without
underwear,' Dr Dweck explains. 'If [the area] is
constantly covered - especially by a fabric that's
not moisture-wicking or absorbent - moisture
collects, creating the perfect breeding ground for
bacteria or yeast.' If you find it uncomfortable or
you're in a situation where you really can't go
sans pants (hello, shared hotel room) choose a
breathable cotton pair with a loose fit – which is a
good rule of thumb all the time, tbh.
2. Washing with harsh products
Your vagina is a sensitive soul – it has a delicate
PH balance that keeps it healthy and functioning
as it should. Washing with chemical-loaded
products can upset this balance, a change which
can potentially lead to infections such as bacterial
vaginosis. To be on the safe side, avoid perfumed
soaps and shower gels, ditch any scented wipes,
and don't use any products internally. And no,
you definitely don't need to douche. Your vagina
is basically designed to clean itself, so it doesn't
need a helping hand from a scented upwards
spray.
3. Not drying yourself properly after a shower
If you're in a rush in the morning, or trying to
squeeze in a lunch hour gym sesh, it's tempting to
just shove your clothes back on over a half-dry
body, but experts are speaking out against the
awkward damp shuffle (and not just because it
feels pretty gross). Any noticeable increase in
moisture makes your vagina a perfect breeding
ground for yeast infections, and can lead to other
uncomfortable conditions like chafing, so leave
getting dressed to the last minute, and make sure
everything is fully dry before you put on your
pants.
4. Using home remedies
A 2015 study from Ovarian Cancer Action showed
that women aged 18-24 are four times less likely
to visit the doctor for any sexual health concerns
than older women, with 66% saying they'd be
embarrassed to even utter the word vagina to a
healthcare professional. It's therefore
unsurprising that 57% said they'd rather turn to
Google over their GP, but popular home remedies
for vaginal infections (for instance, the infamous
yogurt tampon for thrush) can not only fail to
cure the problem, occasionally, they can even
exacerbate it. Even if you have to endure a few
blushes, you should always seek to advice of your
doctor if you're worried about any intimate
symptoms – they really have seen it all before.
5. Using lube that isn't… well, lube
Vaseline and other similar bathroom cupboard
staples may seem like a good idea in the heat of
the moment, but spoiler alert: long-term, they're
not. Lube is labeled as such because it's been
tested and is safe for internal use – anything that
wasn't specifically developed for this purpose can
once again, cause infection. FYI, it's generally best
to choose a water-based lubricant, as these are
safest for use with condoms and least likely to
cause irritation.
6. Removing all of your pubic hair
This is more of a suggestion that a diehard rule,
because you can go full Hollywood and still have
a totally healthy vagina. This said, hair grows in
that area for a reason – it's a natural barrier of
protection, so removing it leaves you more
susceptible to infection, and according to
research, may even make you more vulnerable to
STDs. Not only this, but common hair removal
routines such as shaving and waxing can lead to
irritated hair follicles, ingrown hairs, cuts,
abscesses and increased friction to the skin, so the
natural look cuts all of these risk factors out. If
you really want to remove it, always trim the hair
beforehand and use the gentlest method possible
to minimize damage.
7. Drinking through it?!
It's a new one on us, but apparently there's an
on/off internet trend for vodka-soaked tampons -
women are putting them up their hoohas and
thinking it'll get them drunk faster, and without
the calories. Hm. To be honest, we're hoping it's
just an urban myth, but if you've read about this
boozy party trick and are thinking of giving it a
go, you need to reconsider. 'Consuming' alcohol
in this way means it goes direct to your blood,
with no stomach acid to temper it, and no matter
how drunk you get this way, you won't be able to
be sick and get it out of your system – even to the
point of alcohol poisoning. Stay safe and sip your
drink responsibly instead. Trust us, your vagina
and your bloodstream will thank you for it.
8. Cleaning with scented soaps. Ladies, when you want to clean your Vjjj, then use the unscented, non- alcoholic soaps available specifically for the lady parts. In any case, your vagina believes in self cleaning and cleans it up without you doing anything. The scented soaps contain harmful chemicals and alcohol which need to be kept far far away from down under.
9. Douching It is really bad for your vagina because as mentioned before, your vagina is self cleaning.
Douching cleans it too much and also dries it out.
Also the water going inside your hoo haa can
increase the changes of infection as well.
10. Steam it Recently Gwyneth Paltrow said that steaming your vagina is really good for you, but you know what? It's not! The steam doesn't balance your pH levels or anything and neither does it help with the hormones. Instead the steam enters your uterus
which is not healthy. So stop.
Do you know there is a vagina beauty contest in
some country out there, where people actually vote
for the prettiest vagina? Seriously! After some major
eye-rolling, we are sure you are going to wonder, how your hoo haa looks like and if you can do something to make it pretty. But please ladies, you really don't have to go about trying out beauty methods right now, and if you are doing these things to your down under, then stop ASAP! Like right now.
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