Learn how to maintain feminine intimate hygiene

You choose the best shampoo and cream to wash and moisturize your hair. She takes care to apply sunscreen and moisturizer to her body every day to avoid sunburn and keep her skin soft and fragrant. But when it comes to intimate hygiene, do you know where to start? The vulva also needs special care.

Although it seems like an easy task, some doubts may arise. Therefore, follow some recommendations and information from gynecologist Sílvio Augusto Takata and the Brazilian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Associations (FEBRASGO) to start taking better care of your intimate area today.

Vaginal protection balance

The hydrogen potential (pH) is the index that determines the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a substance. It varies according to each stage of life. However, the normal intimate region is around 5.9. This number, classified as acid, helps defend against micro-organisms and maintain the skin barrier. In addition to poor hygiene, synthetic clothing and alkaline and neutral soaps contribute to pH imbalance.

Importance of intimate soap

Common bar soaps are usually alkaline, which can damage the protective layer of the skin and cause allergies and itchiness. Also dispense with those that contain antiseptic substance and that make a lot of foam. Prefer liquid soaps suitable for the intimate area and hypoallergenic. Consult the amount of acidic pH on the packaging, which must be between 4.2 and 5.6.

Recommendations for using wet wipes

Only when you need to do a quick hygiene is it recommended to use wet wipes, for example when using public restrooms. If you make constant use, you can remove the protective layer of the area. The same recommendations for intimate soap apply to wet wipes: choose those that are specifically for the intimate area, hypoallergenic and with an acidic pH.

Consequences of poor hygiene

Inadequate hygiene can cause vulvovaginitis (discharges) and urinary infectionswhich can lead to greater consequences, such as pyelonephritis and pelvic inflammatory diseases.

Daily habits to take care of female intimate hygiene

• Hair removal: use hypoallergenic, disposable and sterilized products. Don’t forget to clean the area;
• Daily protector: only use it if really necessary. It turns up the heat and local humiditycausing discharge;
• Absorbent: use those that are hypoallergenic and change at least every three hours;
• Clothes: avoid clothes made of thick and synthetic fabrics in the heat, as well as lycra panties. They increase the heat and humidity of the place.