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Do I use soap on my vagina to keep it clean?
I went to my doctor because my vagina was itchy and weird and he said I had a yeast infection. We were talking and he told me that if I had gotten soap up there when I was washing then it could have started the infection basically. Ok, so does that mean I shouldn't be washing with soap in my vagina? I'm confused because I thought you were supposed to put soap in there and squish it around to get things clean and not smelly? Please, help. I don't want to call back and sound like an idiot. I just didn't think of it at the time of the appointment because of everything going on.
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The vagina is self cleaning. You do not need to wash the inside parts, but you can wash the outer parts with a mild soap.
The vagina has a particular pH, it is slightly acidic. Usually soaps will throw off the pH, which causes an overabundance of bacteria. If I remember correctly, if you're pH becomes too acidic, you will be prone to getting BV (bacterial vaginosis), or if your pH is too high (basic), you will be prone to yeast infections.
If you feel like you are prone to getting yeast infections, you can try a product called Rephresh which helps balance out your pH. (For example some women get a little funky after they are done with their period, because sometimes even menstrual blood can throw off the pH).
~MAK, 19
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I thought there was some cream you could use to cure this sort of itch. Soap will not help the itch but might stimulate it a little.
Basically just use warm water to clean it. A bath works amazingly well for cleaning this area.Just scrub it in a bath would clean it enough.
hope this helps.
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Hey there,
You can use soap to wash down there, but it has to be a soap made expecially for the vaginal area. One of the main kinds is called vagisil. It will be found in the aisle where they carry feminine hygiene products. You aren't suppose to put a soap in your vagina, just on it. Putting anything in it that you aren't suppose to will cause a rash or infection. There are a few unscented products that you can use on your vagina, but if you aren't sure if it is right for that, then do not use it. It will say 'vaginal product' or something simular on the bottle to let you know if it is safe. Scented products can cause a lot of irritation which is uncomfortable.
Yeast infections can go away pretty quickly if you take the meds the doctor gave you or use something like Canesten. Never be afraid to ask your doctor about vaginal problems; the sooner you find out if there is something wrong, the quicker it will be resolved. Asking about your health problems doesn't make you an idiot, it makes you more informed which in turn makes you more intelligent <3
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there is soap at shops that are especially for down there,its for sensitive areas...it should be in the same section you buy your tampons from
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