The Importance of Proper Vaginal Health

It may be something that is not talked about openly or very often, but your overall vaginal health is quite important. You always want to do your best to practice good hygiene so you can be sure to avoid problems that can create unwanted bacteria, leading to offensive odors and possibly infection that can be difficult to get rid of. The problem many women come across is that they do not take the steps necessary to prevent these problems from happening and only address these health issues when a problem arises. Here are a couple of basic steps you want to consider that can help you to maintain proper vaginal health more often.

• Proper Washing – The vagina will naturally cleanse itself so you do not need to use any soaps or cleansing products on the inside of your vagina. It is a good idea, during a bath or shower, to regularly clean the outer areas with warm water and a little soap, but try to avoid getting anything inside that can cause irritation of the membranes inside the vaginal area. This will help to avoid any potential problems with bacteria and prevent irritation that may be caused by the products you are using in your bath or shower.
• Clothing – It has long been discussed that women should try to avoid wearing tight clothing that can trap moisture. Restricting the air circulation by wearing items such as tight pants, spandex, pantyhose and tight panties can create a situation where you may sweat more in that area, creating moisture that has no way of drying or being released. This can lead to a buildup of moisture that bacteria will use to grow. Try wearing looser fitting clothing, stockings instead of pantyhose and panties made of natural fibers like cotton to allow for greater breathability.
• Natural Cleansers – If you want to use any type of cleanser to help you get the right type of balance of bacteria in your vagina, you want to stick to products that make use of only natural ingredients. These botanicals will be much safer for you to use and will not cause problems of irritation, bacteria or odor that other products loaded with chemicals can do to you.

It is important that you do what you can so you can be sure that your vagina maintains a healthy balance all of the time so you can avoid potential health problems.