How To Take Care Of Your Vagina Everyday To Avoid Smell, Infection or Abnormal Discharge

Vaginal infections occur when bacteria, funguses or other organisms grow uncontrolled. Some of these organisms already
live in the vagina and are kept at healthy levels by coexisting with other organisms. Infectious
organisms can also be introduced into the vagina by improper hygiene or unsafe sex.
The goal of vulvar care is to keep the vulva dry
and free from irritants. In this way, you can prevent
the vulva from becoming red, swollen and irritated.

It is important to know the dos and don’ts when it
comes to vaginal care in order to prevent infection, odour and irritation.

1. Wash the vagina at least twice daily. If you work
out, sweat excessively, or are involved in some
other sweat-inducing activity, then wash after each
activity. Make sure you change your undergaments
at least daily and wash them in hot water to kill
any stubborn bacteria. This will help to get rid of
sweat and bacteria may have been trapped, leaving
you feeling and smelling better.

2. Do not douche; don’t use antiseptic soaps or
body scrubs to wash your vagina. These products
make the vagina unfavourable for good bacteria
and impact on vagina health causing candida
super-infection (the one popularly called “toilet
infection”).

3. Always eat plain, unflavoured yogurt regularly or
take probiotics. These have live active bacteria that
contribute to the healthy ecological balance of the
vagina.

4. Always keep your vagina dry, except you are
having sexual intercourse. Keeping moisture and
sweat down there is a recipe for bad odour and
poor vagina health.

5. Always change your tampons or pads regularly
if you use them during your periods. The longer
they stay, the faster the bacteria on them will
breed, causing potential infections. You shall also
avoid pads or tampons with deodorants, sprays or
other chemicals.

6. Avoid having multiple sexual partners. Studies
show a correlation of multiple sex partners with
recurring infections of bacterial vaginosis.

7. Always wear cotton underwear or other fabrics
that fit you well and allow space to “air out” your
vagina. Also avoid wearing tight-fitting pants as
they rub against the vagina causing irritation that
can contribute to infections.

8. Always eat healthy diet that contains fruits and
vegetables and avoid highly processed foods and
sugar. Highly processed foods and sugars change the pH of your vagina and affect its health. Sweet
vagina smell and taste can be produced by vegetables, fruits and spices like cinnamon, peppermint, and cardamom. On the other hand,
foods such as coffee, onions, meat, dairy, garlic and strong spices have the potential of changing
your vaginal odor to something very unpleasant.
At least keep it tasty for guyz who suck the flower!

9. Avoid taking a long bath in a bathtub with still water. This is because the dirt, sweat, and bacteria that are not washed away would affect you.
Bacteria from other parts of the body could easily
find their way to the vagina when this is done.

10. Always wipe from front to back after using a
bathroom. This prevents the introduction of
bacteria from the rectum into the vagina.