Vagina
HOW TO CARE FOR THE FEMALE PART
We’ll be discussing the difference between the vulva and the vagina, how to care for each parts, and also myths and facts about the vagina.
Most people find it difficult to differentiate between the vulva and the vagina. The vulva can be considered as a fence which protects and surrounds the vagina. All of the external parts of the female reproductive organs- your clitoris, labia majora and labia minora, your pubic mound and the opening of the urethra and vagina make up what is called the vulva. Your vagina is actually just one part of your vulva, but as mentioned many of us use that term to refer to the entirety of female sex/reproductive organs.
Does the Vagina need cleansing?
Consider the vagina as a house that’s protected in all ways and gets cleaned automatically without having the need to employ a cleaner.
When referring to feminine care, it is the vulva that needs to be maintained not necessarily the vagina. The Vagina is a self cleansing part of the vulva and it cleanses itself with its natural secretions. You don’t need to wash it with soap, or any scented feminine wash. Using all these products only alter the vagina natural pH.
HOW TO WASH THE VULVA
Washing of the vulva promotes good hygiene. Like I said earlier, the vulva is the fence that surrounds your vagina. So proper care of the fence will not make it crumble right.
So the vulva can be cleansed using the following steps:
1. Cleanse with warm water
2. Always wash from front to back
3. Avoid using scented wash as this can also get into the vagina.
MYTHS ABOUT THE VAGINA
1. The vagina should be cleaned with douches and other cleansers.
Fact: The vagina is self cleansing and you don’t need go stick anything into it.
2. Having sex regularly will make your vagina loose.
Fact: The vagina shrinks to adjust to the size of anything entering into it. The vagina is elastic and very much accommodating.
3. Discharge means your vagina is dirty or unhealthy.
Facts: Discharge from the vagina is a natural and normal process. But changes in discharge can sometimes mean you visiting a doctor.
I do hope you find all these tips helpful and you’ve learnt a thing or two.
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