Is the vaginal opening smooth?

Many friends still have misunderstandings about the vaginal opening, thinking that it is smooth, but this is not the case. After having sex, there will actually be tiny cracks at the vaginal opening, and if the woman has given birth, there will be irregular virgin marks left at the vaginal opening. The inside of the vagina is smooth, and the cervix secretes mucus, commonly known as leucorrhea.

No, the vaginal opening of an unmarried woman is not smooth even if there is a complete hymen around it. If you have had sexual intercourse, the hymen will most likely have ruptured, forming some tiny cracks. If it is postpartum, an irregular circle of serrated hymen marks will be left at the vaginal opening. The inside of the vagina is smooth, and the cervix secretes mucus under the stimulation of ovarian sex hormones, which is commonly known as leucorrhea. The leucorrhea secreted by the cervix contains a hydrogel composed of glycoprotein, plasma protein, sodium chloride and water, which has the function of lubricating the vagina and keeping the vaginal mucosa moist.

Misunderstandings about vaginal care

The more often you wash, the better.

The skin of the genitals contains residual urine and feces, so it needs to be cleaned frequently, but the more frequently you wash, the better. Excessive cleaning can damage the protective film on the surface of the skin, causing it to become dry, uncomfortable, and even itchy.

The vagina is not sterile, but there are many different types of bacteria. Under normal circumstances, the various bacteria in the vagina restrict each other and coexist together, forming normal flora and will not cause disease. However, when the body's resistance decreases due to illness, or long-term use of antibiotics leads to dysbacteriosis, it will induce a series of gynecological inflammations. It is very important to clean the vulva every night. The weak acid environment of the vagina can maintain the self-cleaning function of the vulva. The Ph4 weak acid formula female care solution is more suitable for daily cleaning and maintenance and can be used every day. Of course, when you use the female care lotion on a daily basis, don't forget to prepare a men's care lotion for him. But no matter what you use to clean, it is most important to keep the area clean and dry.

Vaginal douching is better

This is a conceptual mistake because we have accepted a wrong traditional concept from our mothers: the vagina is dirty, it is taboo to mention it, and it needs to be washed and deodorized. In fact, the more you use vaginal washes, the higher your risk of bacterial vaginosis, which is 40% higher than the risk of infection for ordinary women. Under normal circumstances, there are normal flora in the vagina of healthy women. The main function is lactobacillus, which is a beneficial bacteria. It keeps the pH value of the vagina at 3.8-4.5. This weak acid environment can prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. This is the self-cleaning ability of the vagina. If the beneficial bacteria are killed, the self-cleaning function is destroyed. If you abuse medication and frequently flush the vagina, both beneficial and harmful bacteria will be killed, destroying the weak acid environment and causing gynecological inflammation.

Female douching solutions can be divided into two types: one is a specific douching solution specifically used to treat a certain type of vulvovaginitis, such as vaginal cleansing solution; the other is a female care solution used for general health care and cannot treat real vaginal inflammation.

The vast majority of gynecologists believe that specific douches should be used under the guidance of a doctor for specific inflammations. Improper use of flushing fluid will not only fail to treat inflammation and improve symptoms, but may also aggravate the condition, delay treatment, or complicate the disease and prolong its course. If there is no real inflammation, daily washing with a Ph4 weak acid formula feminine care solution is enough. Otherwise, the normal internal acidity and alkalinity will be disrupted, which may easily cause microbial infection. The vagina is rich in blood vessels, and improper use of a vaginal douche may damage the vaginal mucosa and cause bleeding. Furthermore, any douching fluid itself may cause allergic inflammation of the vulva and vagina, leading to unnecessary troubles.

Vaginal cleansing liquid can be used in special circumstances (such as when on a business trip and there is no condition for showering, when there is excessive and sticky discharge before menstruation causing discomfort, before and after unclean sexual intercourse, etc.). If you suspect you have vulvovaginitis, do not use douches or other medications on your own. You should use them correctly under the advice of a doctor.

Detergent is safer

Some women often use Chinese herbal preparations to clean their genitals, believing that Chinese herbal medicine is the safest. Although Chinese herbal medicine has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying and relieving inflammation, Chinese herbal preparations are also prescription drugs and should be used under the guidance of a doctor. Moreover, Chinese herbal medicines have a short shelf life and are prone to deterioration and mold, which can be harmful after use. Some ladies also like to use potassium permanganate disinfectant, believing that this method of disinfection and cleaning the vagina is more thorough. Here we would like to remind ladies that if potassium permanganate is used for a long time, the skin will become dry and easily cause skin spasms and itching. If potassium permanganate is not diluted according to the standard, the concentration exceeds 1:5000 or the powder is not completely dissolved, once it comes into contact with the vulva, it will corrode the delicate skin and mucous membranes.

In addition to medications, some women use vaginal cleansing products inappropriately. The most common method is to wash the vulva with soap, believing that soap has a better cleansing effect. Soap (including perfumed soap) is alkaline and irritating to the skin. After removing the sebum, the skin becomes dry and it can cause itching.

Some fashionable girls like to use shower gel, believing that shower gel has a gentle cleansing effect. In fact, shower gel is a chemical preparation, which can easily cause allergic or contact dermatitis after irritating the skin and mucous membranes.

In fact, healthy women do not need to use the above-mentioned vaginal cleansing products at all. The weakly acidic environment of the vagina can maintain the self-cleaning function of the vagina. The Ph4 weak acid formula of the female care liquid is more suitable for daily cleaning and maintenance and can be used every day.