How can I avoid getting vaginitis?
How can I avoid getting vaginitis?
Everyone’s body is different, so the things that lead to vaginitis for some people don’t always cause problems for others. But in general, anything that changes the chemical balance in your vagina can lead to vaginitis.
Allergic reactions or sensitivity to different products, materials, or activities can also cause vaginitis. Here are a few ways to keep your vulva and vagina healthy:
- Don’t use scented tampons and pads, vaginal deodorants, and perfumed "feminine hygiene" products. (If you’re worried about the way your vagina smells, your doctor can let you know if it’s normal or not)
- Stop using any perfumed bath products (like soap or bubble bath), laundry products, and scented or colored toilet paper if they irritate your skin.
- Don’t douche — douching washes away the good, healthy stuff in your vagina and throws off your vagina' s natural balance. and if you already have an infection douching can make it worse. vaginas are self-cleaning so don need to clean the inside of your vagina. washing vulva with mild unscented soap or just plain water is healthiest way genitals. vaginitis has nothing do how bathing won cure vaginitis.
- Vaginitis develops more quickly when your vulva is moist, so keep your genital area as dry as possible. Don’t sit around in a wet bathing suit or damp clothes, and don’t wear pants that are uncomfortably tigh
- Rinse your vulva with mild soap and water when you shower, and dry after. Wear cotton or cotton-crotch underwear — they breathe better and can help keep your vulva dry. And change your underwear daily
- Change your tampons and pads every 4-8 hrs. Wash menstrual cups and sex toys carefully according to their instructions.
- If germs from your anus get into your vagina, they can cause an infection. Wipe carefully after pooping to avoid spreading germs to your vulva. If a finger, sex toy, or penis goes into your butt, wash it carefully before it touches your vagina (or use a new condom over it).
- Certain types of lubricants and spermicide may cause irritation for some people — stop using them or try a different brand if you have a reaction. If you’re allergic to latex, you can use polyurethane, polyisoprene, or nitrile condoms (they’re made from soft plastics and are latex-free).
- Get to know your genitals. Look at your vulva with a mirror, and pay attention to your regular smells and vaginal discharge. It’s normal for discharge to change a little bit throughout your menstrual cycle. But knowing your body well is the best way to tell if something’s wrong, so you can get treatment as soon as possible if you need it.
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