Is there a ‘right way’ to clean the genitals? The vagina?
Generally speaking, the female genitals include skin folds (outer and inner lips), the clitoral hood + the clitoris, and the openings to the urethra and the vagina.
A lot to clean, right? Not really.
The vagina itself is self cleaning (!) and you should leave it alone unless instructed by your healthcare provider to douche; the rest can be easily maintained following the tips below.
Women with vaginismus – do your best to try the following; if nothing else, it will be a good exercise in beginning to own your genitals!
- Install a hand-held shower to better rinse off the area. If not possible, use a spray bottle.
- Never use hot water on the genitals so as to avoid over-drying and chafing irritations. You can take your shower as hot as you wish but turn the water to warm when rinsing the genitals.
- Best to use a neutral or hypoallergenic soup to avoid irritations caused by fragrances and/or other chemicals in the soap. However, feel free to use any soap you like when washing the rest of your body.
- No need to scrub the area. Apply a bit of (neutral/hypoallergenic) soap on your hand, lightly soap between the genital lips (not inside the vagina) and rinse. If using the soap makes the genitals burn, use warm water for a few days before trying again, and/or try another soap.
- Pat dry the area when you towel off and just leave it alone.
- If your genitals feel dry, you can apply a thin coat of Aquaphor to the area between the lips, but not inside the vagina. Aquaphor is an over-the-counter ointment that can be also used as a lip balm, a diaper ointment, and a barrier ointment to prevent chafing irritations between toes (during running), in the genitals (bike riding), etc.
- Final note: it is common to find residue in the genitals: toilet paper dust/pieces, sloughed dry skin, leftover ointment/medications, etc. If left accumulated they may cause skin irritation. Use a mirror and take a look at your genitals every 2-3 months to ensure good hygiene.
Not much more is needed…. Use the same approach if taking a bath.
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Hi,
I just like to share with female folk a way to keep yourself fresh without additive fluid — by douching. Use only mild water. I enjoy douche with just filter water.
Asian woman, especially Japanese woman, keep them fresh, odor free and hygienically clean. It can be reuse for years…
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Have a wonderful sense… chrisfong78@yahoo.com.sg
Christine Miyuki in nursing discipline.
Comment by Christina — May 7, 2009 @ 8:51 am |
Nice article. Thanks for the tips on female hygiene!
Comment by tina — September 3, 2009 @ 7:53 am |
This site rocks!
Comment by Bill Bartmann — September 5, 2009 @ 4:26 pm |
Please, what do you think will likely hapen to lady’s that frequently have sex with different guys cause i heard their vagina will continually get soft. I am only asking to have the ideal ooooooo.
Comment by usman olaoluwa — November 16, 2009 @ 3:07 pm |
Frequent sexual intercourse with same/different men will not alter the vaginal diameter nor make it ’soft.’ However, we hope that you are taking all needed precautions to avoid contacting Sexually Transmitted Diseases and to prevent unwanted pregnancy!
Comment by womentc — November 21, 2009 @ 8:33 pm |