Vulva cleansing is important for maintaining personal hygiene and preventing infection. Frequent cleansing of the vulva is very important as it can help maintain female reproductive health and prevent various infections and diseases. Reasons why you need to wash your vulva regularly:
Preventing Infections: The vulva is a moist environment that is prone to harboring bacteria and fungi. Frequent washing removes these microorganisms and reduces the risk of infections such as bacterial vaginitis, vulva vaginitis and urethritis.
Remove dirt and secretions: The vulva secretes some natural fluids such as sweat and vaginal secretions. These may mix with dead skin cells, bacteria and other dirt on the skin to form an unhygienic covering. Regular washing removes this dirt and keeps the vulva clean and comfortable.
Reduces odor: Since the vulva is moist and prone to bacteria, it may develop an odor if not washed regularly. Cleansing the vulva can be effective in reducing odor, making women feel more confident and comfortable.
Relieve discomfort: If the vulva is not washed regularly, discomfort such as itching, redness, swelling and pain may occur. These discomforts may be due to infections caused by bacteria, fungi or other microorganisms. Regular cleansing can relieve these discomforts and make women feel more comfortable and healthy.
Maintaining Reproductive Health: The vulva is part of the female reproductive system, and regular cleansing can maintain the health of the entire reproductive system. By reducing the risk of infections and other diseases.
Here are some suggestions on how to wash the vulva:
Frequency of washing: Generally speaking, the female vulva should be washed once a day. If you sweat a lot or have sex, you can wash it again after sweating or sex to avoid eczema or infection.
Hand cleanliness: Before washing the vulva, first make sure your hands are clean to avoid bringing bacteria to the vulva.
Cleaning method:
Healthy women: the vulva only needs to be washed from front to back with warm boiled water, taking a shower is more hygienic. The inner labia majora should be cleaned first, followed by the labia majora, clitoris, outer lips, mons veneris, and finally the anus to avoid bringing pathogens into the vaginal opening.
Women with gynecological inflammation: the vulva needs to be diluted with symptomatic gynecological lotion and then take a sitz bath to clean it. You need to pour the lotion into a basin, then add warm water and dilute it to the ratio specified by the doctor, and then take a sitz bath in the basin for 15-20 minutes.
Avoid excessive cleansing: Excessive cleansing can damage the protective film on the surface of the mucous membrane of the vulva, making it dry and uncomfortable, and even itchy. Therefore, you should avoid using too much soap, body wash and other cleansers, and only use warm water to wash.
Specialized pots: When washing the vulva, personal specific pots and towels and other items should be used, specialized pots to avoid cross-infection. At the same time, towels and basins should be washed and exposed to the sun frequently to sterilize.
Avoid vaginal cleansing and care during the three days after menstruation: during this time, a woman's vaginal environment is more sensitive and susceptible to infection by external bacteria.