The most delicate part of the female anatomy deserves – or rather, it requires! – special care in everyday life to always stay healthy and free from problems such as infections and unwanted secretions. The best sexologist in Delhi provides the list of what is prohibited and what is allowed to do with your vulva and vagina.
FORBIDDEN
Use absorbent daily.
Although many brands have their own versions for daily use, gynecologists do not recommend this practice. Continued use of tampons can smother the vagina and accumulate secretions and sweat, increasing the risk of infections. Breathable ones, that is, without plastic wrap, can only be adopted in extreme cases, such as loss of urine, excessive sweating or excessive vaginal content. Even so, they need to be changed every three or four hours. However, routinely using the tampon on days when a woman does not have a menstrual flow poses risks: as the vaginal environment is hot and humid, it favors the proliferation of bacteria and fungi.
Wash the vagina internally with a shower No way!
No way! The internal showers modify the vaginal pH, change the local flora (a set of microorganisms that live in balance) and favor genital infections, causing secretions. If the vagina has normal and balanced flora, washing it internally can cause foreign bacteria to enter. The ideal, in fact, is to clean only the external area – pubic area, vulva skin, root of the thighs and perianal region – and the so-called intermediate compartment, which includes the interior of the labia majora and the labia minora up to the hymenal membrane. In the internal compartment, sexologists in Delhi recommend washing only the “entrance”, there being no need to introduce any soap or perform internal showers.
Wash the vagina internally with accessories
He recently went viral on the post of a girl sharing that used to wash her vagina and anus with a toothbrush. In no way should women imitate such an attitude. First, because the vagina is “self-cleaning”, that is, it is able to clean all secretions and flaking naturally. Frames candidiasis they may leave some “plates” stuck internally, but you should not introduce any type of accessory to remove them. A vaginal cream prescribed by the gynecologist can solve the problem. What’s more, the vagina is mucous and therefore a thin and delicate area. There is a danger that the brush’s bristles – or any object that is more harsh or sharp – will hurt the inner walls. Not to mention that using the same item – and this is even true for sex toys – in the anus and vagina can cause cross-contamination, since the local bacteria are different.
Use perfumes and sensual indoor cosmetics
The normal vaginal discharge has a slight and almost imperceptible odor. At the end of the day, with sweat, it is common for the smell to become more intense, but this is perfectly natural. Using perfumes to “mask” the original feminine fragrance is quite a step towards an unbalanced pH, resulting in irritations and discharge. On the vulva (outside), talc and possibly deodorant and perfumes can be applied. In the pink part, the vagina, nothing should be used. Gynecologists also recommend avoiding glitter pills, manufactured with the purpose of spreading glitter during penetration, and the so-called Hot Balls, jelly balls for sale in sex shops that melt inside the vagina and promise to cause various sensations, such as heat, cold and ” shocks “. These products can alter the entire local flora.
Introduce food
Playing with food is a recurring fantasy among couples who like to explore the more playful side of sex. However, it is one thing to pour condensed milk or chocolate syrup on your nipples and lick it off. Another, quite different, is to introduce whipped cream, fruit and even champagne bubbles into the vagina. This is a very dangerous practice, as some pieces of food can escape into the vagina, causing secondary contamination. Allergies, burning and pH changes are other possible strains. What’s more, foods that travel only outside the body do not cause problems, but are contaminated by vaginal and perianal bacteria, and can cause damage if digested.
Do vaginal vaporization
The technique of sitting in an herbal vaporizer won many fans after the actress Gwyneth Paltrow declared herself adept at the practice, which, in theory, would serve to tone, sanitize and balance vaginal hormones. It is not for nothing that “Goop”, the series on the star’s well-being on Netflix, has generated so much criticism. There is no scientific evidence on such benefits. Furthermore, if the steam is too hot, the woman may suffer burns. Some gynecologists, especially those with natural therapies, recommend local compresses of iced chamomile tea when there is some irritation in the vulva, but they should not be introduced into the vagina.
RELEASED
Use lubricants
Yes, especially water-based products, which will not make the condom break in contact with the latex. They do not change the flora or the local pH and are excellent in situations of vaginal dryness, such as postpartum, breastfeeding, menopause and diseases that alter hormones, such as endometriosis. However, whatever the case may be, the lack of vaginal lubrication should never be underestimated; therefore, it is always worth seeking the guidance of the gynecologist.
Sleep (and even stay) without panties whenever possible
Yes, for the entire vulvar region to breathe freely. Every woman should abuse skirts, looser pants and pieces with light fabrics. It is essential to avoid spending too much time with excessively glued or tight pieces, such as gym clothes and jeans.
Use wet wipes in emergencies
We emphasize: in emergencies and, preferably, hypoallergenic. However, use only in the external area, without introducing it into the vagina. These tissues, in general, have cellulosic base soaked in mild detergents, with the addition of softening products and pH between 5 and 6, being very useful for hygiene outside the home, long trips, public toilets and menstrual period. Its use, however, should not be abusive: the vulva is very delicate and has a thin protective greasy layer that the scarf ends up removing, which can dry out, irritate, cause itching and discharge. The most suitable is to use for hygiene of the posterior region after evacuation or in situations where daily bathing is not possible.
Wash with intimate soap
Yes, because it has the appropriate pH for the intimate region and is healthier than the conventional one. However, avoid abusing the quantity and introducing it internally — again, the recommendation is to stay only at the “entrance”.
Do specific exercises for the vagina
Under the correct guidance of a gynecologist and/or a pelvic physiotherapist, Kegel exercises (also called “pompoarism”) are excellent for strengthening the pelvic floor area. As benefits, they increase the chances of normal delivery, recover the postpartum region more easily, fight urinary incontinence, prevent bladder fall, favor body awareness, and allow more full and healthy sexuality. The starting point, roughly speaking, is to imitate the contraction that women make in the vagina when they want to hold the pee – that is why this intimate gymnastics requires guidance because done in the wrong way can generate urinary tract infections, among other ailments.
Prefer cotton panties
Cotton is a natural fabric that allows for local ventilation. So it is highly recommended, since humid and warm environments favor fungal and bacterial proliferation. It is not to eliminate the panties produced with lycra from the drawer, but to use them sparingly and on special occasions, as they get very hot.
