Wash your vulva with cold water

The vulva is the outermost layer of tissue of the genitals. This tissue is exposed to the outside of the body and is prone to bacterial infection. Therefore, women should develop a sense of hygiene and pay attention to the cleaning of the vulva. When there is no inflammation, cold water can be used to clean the vulva. However, when there is inflammation, hot water or cold water cannot be used. Warm water can be used to scrub the vulva, and a special cleaning basin is needed.

Can I use hot and cold water to clean my vulva?

It is best not to rinse directly with raw water, that is, unboiled water, because raw water contains a large number of bacteria, and frequent rinsing with raw water can indeed easily cause inflammation.

On the other hand, it is best not to use cold water. Whether you are a boy or a girl, it is not recommended to use cold water, because it is more or less a stimulation. Especially for girls, they should avoid cold stimulation during menstruation.

In short, it is best to use warm water that has been cooled for a while after boiling. Don’t be bothered by it, it is good for your health.

How do women clean their vulva correctly?

1. Cleaning method: Showering with warm water is the best way. If you don’t have a shower and need to wash in a basin, you must use a dedicated basin.

2. Cleaning order: Hands are one of the main media for the spread of germs, so you should wash your hands before cleaning the genitals, 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.

3. Use of cleaning liquid products: When using cleaning liquid, use hygienic vaginal cleansing products that can remove dirt and sterilize. It is best to follow the doctor's advice and do not use acidic and alkaline cleaning liquids incorrectly, which will damage the ecological environment inside the vagina.

After reading the above content, we know that the answer to whether cold or hot water can be used to wash the vulva is no. When washing the vulva, it is best to boil the water first, and then let it cool before washing. This can effectively prevent bacterial infection and is good for private parts care. In addition, you should not use wash liquid indiscriminately when washing the vulva.

How to clean your vagina correctly?

Prepare your own special washing basin and towel

The cleaning basin should be cleaned before use, and the towel should be dried in the sun or in a ventilated place after use. Towels that are not exposed to sunlight for a long time are prone to breed bacteria and fungi.

Develop the habit of wiping from front to back with toilet paper after defecation and washing or flushing the anus with warm water

If it is not wiped clean, fecal stains will remain at the anus and contaminate the underwear. The intestinal bacteria contained in the feces stains will take the opportunity to enter the vagina and cause inflammation. Therefore, you should clean your vagina at least twice a day, once for routine cleaning at night and once after defecation.

Gently wash your vulva with warm water every night

When soap must be used, choose a less irritating baby bath soap.

No pads are usually used

In order to avoid increased friction and irritation to the vulvar skin, which may lead to local accumulation of moisture and heat and cause vulvar inflammation.

During menstruation, wash your vulva frequently with warm water.

Change sanitary napkins frequently to prevent blood stains from becoming a breeding ground for bacteria. It is best to heat the entire pack of sanitary napkins in a microwave for 1-2 minutes to disinfect and sterilize them.