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Vaginal Cleaning..?
I was wondering if you could give me a few tips on keeping my vagina clean and fresh.
-&i've heard about those sprays, and i was wondering if those work and are safe and healthy to use.
i've read up on douching and those are said to not be very healthy, so i was looking for other options.
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Hi,
Your vagina will keep itself clean under most circumstances.
It's generally considered a bad idea for those with an intact hymen to douche, and it's usually not necessary for anyone. I have never tried it, although I do have a relative who needed to after she gave birth because she was very small and tore some of the vaginal tissue. It got infected, and the doctor gave her a liquid that was almost clear (slightly milky) and did not have much of a scent (and the scent it had was mediciney, not like perfume).
You vagina is a mucus membrane, so it's going to be more sensitive to chemicals that the rest of your skin. If you have any sensitivities to perfumes, you should not use scented sprays, or even scented panty protectors. If you really want something that has a perfume on it in the region, a scented panty protector is probably the best idea.
If your concerned about smelling bad for when someone gives you oral sex, keep in mind that perfumes don't taste good either. Have you ever been kissing someone, and go to suck on their neck and get a mouthful of cologne? I don't think the stuff they make to scent your lower half tastes any better. The best bet for oral sex is to bath. Baths are better than showers, because the water gets a better chance to rinse between the labia.
Frequently people think that they smell bad down there because their body is having an adverse reaction to the scented soaps that they're using on the region. Unless you have lube, shaving cream, or an oil based substance to remove, water should be all you need to clean between your labia (the lips). Thoroughly rinsing your vulva (the whole area "down there") every day should keep it clean and prevent it from smelling.
Odd smells can often be the sign of a vaginal infection. If you suddenly notice that your vagina smells different, especially if you haven't changed your soap, laundry detergent, or diet in the last week or two, you might have an infection. A mild yeast or bacterial infection will usually go away by itself in a few days, but if it's itchy, turns red, or smells very strongly, you should see a doctor. Such infections are not always "sexually transmitted infections" any more than a sore throat or a cold are. Sometimes, you just get them.
The last bit of advice I have is anecdotal - there is no scientific evidence to back this up. But I've noticed, on myself and on others, that if a woman orgasms regularly, the secretions produced when she's turned on start to smell sweeter. When a woman is turned on, the mucus membranes that make up the vagina and the surrounding areas start to secrete a natural lubricant. I believe this also assists in cleaning the area - especially if you bathe afterwards. I suppose the orgasm itself isn't necessary, but really, why would anyone want to skip that part?
To sum up, the advice I have on keeping the vagina clean and smelling nice is to stay healthy, don't use a lot of scented products, masturbate before or during your bath, and bathe every day.
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