An essential aspect of personal hygiene is intimate hygiene. And as you may already know it, it is the most crucial form of hygiene.
Feminine hygiene is essential in order to maintain overall health.
Owing to the sensitive nature of body tissues present in the intimate areas of the human body, ignoring cleanliness or over-cleansing the areas can both lead to irritation and infection.
Some easy ways to ensure good intimate hygiene are:
If youâre using products, it is advised to make use of them externally on the surrounding parts and not internally. Internal usage of such products has the potential of exposing the user to a certain type of harmful chemicals known as âphthalatesâ. Doctors are also of the opinion that a healthy vagina is capable of self-cleaning.
Conclusion
The availability of different hygiene products has facilitated and helped in keeping the intimate areas clean. By using tested products that are hypoallergenic, soap-free, pH friendly, mild cleanser, without irritants, offer protection against dryness, and one that helps maintain balance in microflora is important. However, as all bodies are different, consulting your doctors before using any product is always recommended. These tips can be kept in mind to ensure a healthy feminine routine and lifestyle.
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Special thanks to Dr. Vijaya Babre (DNB, FCPS, FICOG, DGO, DFP, DHA) for the expert advice.