What are the ways to care for women’s private parts?

The care and cleaning of the genitals have received more and more attention recently, but due to some conceptual errors, genital problems often bother female friends. There are countless people who seek help from obstetrics and gynecology clinics because of problems such as vulvar and vaginal itching, increased secretions, redness and swelling, etc. Therefore, private part care has become a compulsory self-study course for every woman. Cleaning the private parts becomes the first tutorial on private part care. The first step to prevent bacterial infection is to keep the private parts clean. Maintaining the private parts does not only mean cleaning them, but also scientific maintenance. Different methods need to be used for maintenance at different times. Only in this way can the best maintenance effect be achieved.

1. Correct method of cleaning genitals

1. Cleaning frequency: Clean once a day.

2. Cleaning method: It is best to take a shower and rinse with warm water. If there is no shower, you can use a basin instead, but it must be a dedicated basin.

3. Cleaning order: Wash your hands first, then clean the vulva from front to back, then wash the labia majora and minora, and finally wash the area around the anus and the anus.

4. Cleaning solution: Choose a cleaning solution that suits you under the guidance of a gynecologist based on your own situation. It is best not to use it every day. The best method is to use it once every two weeks or when your body's immunity is low during your monthly menstrual period. Avoid constantly changing brands of medicine.

5. Experts remind: Do not perform vaginal cleaning under normal circumstances. If you experience vaginal itching, burning pain when urinating, abnormal color (gray, yellow-green, or even bloody), lumps in the vagina, or an odor, you must go to the hospital for a check-up.

2. Care during menstruation

1. Change sanitary napkins frequently and wash the vulva with warm water twice a day.

2. If you cannot take a shower, use a basin to wash, and each person should have one basin, one towel, and one piece of water. The genitals and feet should be washed separately.

3. Don’t take cold showers.

4. Don’t take a sitz bath.

3. Cleansing during pregnancy

1. Due to pregnancy, the amount of vaginal discharge increases, which makes it particularly susceptible to infection by bacteria. Wash it with warm water several times a day.

2. Change your underwear every day and dry the washed underwear in the sun.

3. If you have unusual vaginal discharge (large amount and foul odor), you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

4. Cleaning after production

1. Bathing should be done 3 days after delivery in summer and one week after delivery in winter.

2. It is best to shower with warm water.

3. Don’t take a sitz bath.

4. If there is a bad odor, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

5. Unexplained vulvar itching

1. Wash the vulva with warm water several times a day.

2. Apply antipruritic agent to the vulva after washing.

3. If there is no improvement after several days, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible to find out the cause.

6. Sanitary pads cannot be used for a long time

Sanitary pads should not be used frequently. Long-term use of sanitary pads will greatly increase local humidity and temperature, especially in hot and humid climates. This not only creates suitable conditions for the growth of bacteria and fungi, but also destroys the acidity and alkalinity of the vagina, reduces the local protective barrier function, and can cause vaginitis. In addition, the friction of sanitary pads can easily cause damage to local skin or hair follicles, leading to diseases such as vulvar folliculitis. Therefore, sanitary pads should not be used for a long time.

A woman’s vagina is the mysterious “gateway” of womanhood. It is both a symbol of the sacredness of womanhood and the last line of defense for womanhood. This sensitive part is most vulnerable to injury. Women should know how to treat themselves well and take good care of their "secret garden".