We often don’t talk about vaginal
infections openly, many women feel shy and often do not feel comfortable
talking about it but actually it is a very important topic to be discussed
about. The vagina can often be prickly, dry, or may produce excessive and
discoloured discharge and smell bad too. It is indeed the most sensitive organ
and requires proper care and attention too.
There are several mistakes that a woman
makes unintentionally with her vagina which can often lead her to several harsh
affects in the long run. These mistakes can often be made while urinating or
otherwise on a normal day, during menstruation or even before and after having
sex. It is very necessary that a woman takes care of her health, hygiene and
well being. Whenever you feel that there is a
vaginal discharge which is heavier or smells different, or if you notice any
itching, burning, swelling, or soreness around or outside of your vagina; or it
feels like a burning sensation when you pee and when sex is uncomfortable then
please do not delay and please visit your doctor as it could lead to some
serious problems. Untreated bacterial infections in vagina can result in pelvic
inflammatory disease which further leads to infertility also.
Please go by the following instructions
to keep any kind of infections away from vagina:
1. Avoid
using scented soaps and fragrances for your vagina. The artificial scents
which usually soaps have can be really dangerous for the vagina as they contain
several chemicals and harsh ingredients. Also, these artificial scented soaps
and body washes do not have a proper pH balance for the vagina. A woman must
always use intimate washes that are pH balanced and are totally safe for use.
2.
Change sanitary pads at regular intervals: please do change your sanitary
pads at regular intervals to keep vaginal infections and viruses at bay.
Keeping the single pad for long causes itching and rashes. Also, failure in
doing so results in a host to infectious diseases.
3. Clean
your vagina after having sex: cleaning vagina after having sex is very
important as this shall significantly reduce spreading of bacteria. Also, it is
essential to use a condom while having sex as this will certainly reduce the
risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Also, make sure that you and
your partner always wash hands before getting laid. Most infections happen to
couples who escape this process since the bacteria contained on the hands is
transferred to other parts of the body like urethra and vagina.
4. Do
not wipe your vagina from back to front: Do not ever wipe yourself down
there from back to front as it leads to the diffusion of bacteria and
infections in the vagina. It is highly advised to wipe it from front to back
always.
5. Wear
comfortable undergarments: Wear clothes that are looser in the crotch, wear
cotton-crotch underwear rather than synthetic.
6. Avoid
using dirty public toilets: Avoid using public toilets as they are mostly
dirty in case of emergency, do it in a standing position or you can also carry
disposable or portable urinating devices with yourself.
7.
Urinate well: It is important to use the washroom whenever you feel urge to
do so. Refraining yourself from urinating for too long can put unnecessary
pressure on your bladder which can also result in infections.
8. Last but not the least keep yourself hydrated: Drink plenty of
water throughout the day and keep yourself hydrated. This shall prevent urinary
infections and shall evade all the waste from your system.
