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The female intimate area needs gentle care and balance for healthy functioning. There’s no point in washing several times a day with aggressive soaps, but on the other hand it’s necessary to maintain hygiene and take care of yourself with sensitivity and common sense. Problems can arise already from choosing the wrong hygiene products. What should you watch out for if you don’t want to risk infection, discharge or other complications?
Change tampons in time, and also beware of an overly dull razor
Tampons are an invaluable hygienic aid. Thanks to them we can swim and exercise during our period, and avoid unpleasant odors. Despite all the positives, they are still a foreign object in our body. Therefore they should be changed often, and thorough hand washing before and after handling is a matter of course. If you don’t remove a tampon in time, you risk damaging your health.
Ingrown hairs seem to be more of a cosmetic than a medical problem. However, if you use a dull razor or don’t sufficiently wet the skin beforehand, it can happen that painful sores won’t heal and an infection will develop. In such a case, see a doctor immediately.
A gynecologist can help uncover the causes of your health problems, don’t be ashamed to visit one
You may have problems with insufficient lubrication. This is often caused by hormonal fluctuations associated with taking contraception, breastfeeding, or by taking certain types of medication. Unusual discharge or an unpleasant odor can indicate an infection, or it may be an accompanying symptom of a cold or another illness. Bleeding outside of the cycle can be caused by more or less serious changes, such as hormonal imbalance, growths (fibroids, polyps), cysts, ectopic pregnancy, infections, or even cervical cancer. All of the above problems should be addressed with your treating physician. Don’t ignore the warning signs — you only have one health.
How can you prevent problems in the intimate area?
- pay attention to proper hygiene,
- wear comfortable, good-quality underwear made of natural materials,
- shave only wet skin,
- change hygiene products promptly,
- don’t use perfumed toilet paper or aggressive soaps,
- visit your gynecologist regularly.
