Feminine hygiene tips 🍑❤️

 Just like menstruation, vaginal hygiene is a taboo subject to some people  in Namibia. Many women till date refrain from talking or sharing tips on how to maintain feminine hygiene. However, it is important to know about vaginal

hygiene to keep your genitals clean and your reproductive tract healthy. No matter what age you are, there are few basic vaginal hygiene rules every woman should know about!🍑❤️Keep the undergarments dry

Not wiping the vagina after urinating can cause the panties to get wet, which can not only lead to bad odour but put you at risk of vaginal infections. It is advised to wipe the area using toilet paper or a soft cloth so your underwear is always dry.
The vaginal fluid or discharge is a part of a healthy vaginal environment. The use of products such as powder or excessive wiping of the vagina can make it very dry which can cause itchiness and vaginal dryness which eventually leads to tearing of the vagina.

Change sanitary pads after 4-6 hours🍑🥀
women who have normal blood flow should change a sanitary pad every four-six hours. However, if you have heavy flow during menstruation then changing sanitary pads every 3-4 hours is a must. For tampons, they should be changed  every six hours without fail and don't forget to clean the area every time you visit a washroom during menstruation.

Avoid using soap while washing your vagina🍑🌈
Avoid using harsh soaps or scented soaps to clean the vagina. The use of soaps laden with harmful chemicals, perfumes and antiseptics can affect the healthy balance of the bacteria in the vagina. it can also change the pH in the vaginal region, which can cause irritation and lead to the growth of unhealthy bacterias.

Practice safe sex🍑💧💧

Unprotected sex carries the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhoea, herpes, syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Hence, using protection such as condoms every time you have sex is one of the simplest and effective ways to prevent STIs and vaginal infections and unwanted pregnancies. ALWAYS PRACTICE SAFE SEX 😉🍑💧🤞

Do not ignore signs of vaginal infections or anything unusual 🍑😢😫🤒🤧
Lastly, but most importantly, do not ignore any signs and symptoms of vaginal infections. Whether you have a stinky smell or excessive vaginal discharge or coloured vaginal discharge, do see your doctor immediately. Also, do not ignore an itchy vagina or pain in the vaginal region as it could be a sign of an underlying health conditions. Never treat yourself with over the counter medications as you never really know what you are having, you might end up causing more harm to yourself 🙂.

*Bonus tip❤️

Always drink enough clean drinking water🥤😁

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