We are part of a society where sex education is considered taboo, and when it comes to vaginas, people often opt for a quieter tone. And why not? After all, the conservative mindset of the society has designated the vagina as something that is inappropriate to discuss. In addition, it has resulted in the rise of misinformation and myths about vaginal hygiene. While some of them are harmless, many can rob you of your peace of mind and affect you psychologically as well. It is extremely important in our society to debunk all the myths that are swirling around vaginal hygiene, and that can only happen if we start discussing it with the experts. But, for the time being we debunk some of the myths for you, so let’s take a look at them:
Vaginal discharge means you have an STD or infection
Firstly, vaginal discharge is completely normal and does not mean that you have an STD or any type of infection such as yeast or fungus. So stop panicking as the discharge is only due to temporary changes in your lifestyle, environment or body. If you are facing this, please discuss it with your gynecologist.
washing intimate areas with soap
It is the most common myth that intimate areas should be washed daily with soap. But really soap should not be used as it can prove to be too harsh for your intimate area. Just washing it with water is enough.
Use the same sanitary napkin throughout the day
During menstruation, many women believe that it is okay to use a sanitary napkin throughout the day, but in reality, they cannot harm the skin of their intimate area any more than that. Using a damp sanitary napkin throughout the day can irritate your skin. The skin around intimate areas is the most sensitive in your body.
shaving regularly
Undoubtedly, shaving the intimate area is a good practice, but there is no need to do it regularly, as it increases the risk of infection and further imbalances the pH level of the vagina.
Special Products to Keep It Clean
No, you do not need any special product to keep your vagina clean. This cannot be said enough, stay away from chemical products. Special products can damage pH levels and increase the risk of infection.
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