Ekeoma Chibuike - Things To Do To Avoid Abnormal Discharge, Infection And Smell On The Vagina

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 undergarments 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. You can know your ovulation day; your safe period (when to have sex and not conceive), and also your fertile period every month with your
phone.

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. Do not clean your vagina by inserting your fingers or soap or anything else. THE VAGINA IS SELF CLEANING, IT DOES NOT NEED YOUR HELP, LEAVE IT ALONE. Douching can change the acidity and bacterial makeup of the vagina, causing infections, which may spread to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. It has been associated with bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and adverse events in pregnancy.
Ladies, there’s no need to douche or apply products internally. You can keep your vagina healthy by simply washing of the vulva (outside) with water during your daily shower or bath. Even if you had sex, or just finished your pees, there is NO need to wash inside, you are damaging yourself.