The six dirtiest things in a woman's life

In daily life, we often don’t pay attention to some details of life, such as washing hands with only clean water after going to the toilet, or exercising barefoot... Little do we know that these daily behaviors can bring a lot of germs, so we must pay attention...

Not brushing teeth before going to bed

Brushing your teeth before going to bed is more important than in the morning. It not only removes oral debris, but also helps protect your teeth and helps you fall asleep peacefully.

43% of people admitted that they occasionally forget to brush their teeth before going to bed. Experts warn that the amount of saliva secretion will be greatly reduced during sleep, and this saliva is the main force in killing bacteria. Therefore, if you fail to brush your teeth occasionally, oral bacteria may take advantage of the opportunity to enter, resulting in a greatly increased risk of caries and periodontal disease. Additionally, many studies have shown that the same bacteria that cause periodontal disease can also cause problems for your heart.

Take a bath with clean water

Taking a warm water bath (35℃-45℃) before going to bed every night can relax muscles and joints throughout the body, speed up blood circulation and help you fall asleep peacefully. The survey shows that nearly 1/3 of women do not use bath gel when taking a bath every day, but just rinse with water. Experts point out that whether to use bath gel when taking a bath should be determined based on your sweating condition. The bacteria that cause body odor feed on sweat, especially sweat from the armpits and groin. When you sweat a lot, just washing with water will not wash it away completely, as it will cause bacteria to remain. The longer the bacteria remain, the "smellier" you will be.

Washing hands without soap after using the toilet

Even children know that they should wash their hands before meals and after going to the toilet, but have you really washed them thoroughly? The survey shows that only 38% of people wash their hands with soap after going to the toilet, and 2% wash their hands for more than 10 seconds. Experts say that when you wipe your hands after using the toilet, your hands are very close to the source of E. coli, which may cause bacterial infection. If you don't use soap, you can't completely eliminate the bacteria. Therefore, after using the toilet, be sure to wash your hands with soap or hand sanitizer, and rinse them with clean water.

I don't change my underwear every day.

Women's underwear must be washed and changed frequently, but surveys show that 52% of women do not change their underwear every day. Microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba pointed out that if underwear is worn for one day, about 0.1 grams of feces will remain on it. One gram of feces contains 10 million viruses, 1 million bacteria, 1,000 parasite cysts and 100 insect eggs. These bacteria will attach to your hands, and if you rub your eyes or even eat without washing your hands, you will get sick.

Tips: Things to note when washing underwear

1. It is most important to use special detergents, such as soap with bactericidal effect.

2. Do not wash underwear together with other clothes to prevent cross-infection of bacteria.

3. Use a special basin and scald it with boiling water regularly to sterilize it. Do not share laundry tubs between family members.

4. Avoid exposing washed underwear to direct sunlight. It should be dried in a cool place first, and then placed in the sun for disinfection. Otherwise, the underwear will easily become hard and deformed.

Pick up the food you dropped and eat it again

More than 40% of women said they had eaten food that had been picked up right after it fell on the ground. There used to be a saying called the "5-second rule", which means that as long as the fallen food is picked up and eaten within 5 seconds, it is safe. Researchers point out that this statement can be extremely misleading. Experiments have shown that food can be contaminated by bacteria in just two or three seconds after it falls to the ground. Therefore, any food that falls on the ground should be thrown into the trash immediately. Young mothers should pay special attention to this situation when teaching their children, and they should also set a good example themselves, because children are very good at imitating.

Barefoot fitness

The survey found that 32% of people exercise barefoot, especially when doing aerobics or belly dancing. Experts suggest that it is best to wear a pair of light shoes at this time. Because your feet will sweat a lot when you exercise, the humid environment is most conducive to the growth of bacteria. These bacteria will be left on the floor by other people's feet. When you step on them, you may be infected with tinea pedis (commonly known as "athlete's foot") or plantar warts (a type of wart on the sole of the foot).