is a natural process. Read on to learn about proper hygiene during your period to
avoid feeling self-conscious.
Here is a step-by-step guide to clean your vagina after your period, to make
sure it's fresh and healthy :
1. Avoid using any harsh soaps or shower gels to clean your vagina. These can
cause dryness, itchiness and extra vaginal discharges, as they cause an imbalance
in your vagina's pH levels. It is better to consult with your gynecologist to know
the most suitable body wash you can use to clean your vagina.
2. Using warm water and a towel, clean your vagina from front t back, making
sure you're pressing very gently down there. Clean around your bikini line, then
move to the both sides of your clitoris and then make your way up to the anus
area. Doing this will ensure that you don't pass any germs to your vaginal area.
When you're done, wash the towel very well, and leave it to dry.
3. After cleaning your vagina, whether by using a towel or by having a salt bath,
make sure to gently dry your sensitive area very well. Having a damp vagina can
easily result in infections, and it's better to avoid that!
4. As soon as your period is over, make sure to clean your vagina right away, to
get rid of any spotting blood or vaginal discharge. This will help you avoid any
vaginal infections.
5. If you suffer from any vaginal itching after your period, try to sit in a bath with
warm water and salt, Fill your bathtub with warm water and add 1/2 cup of salt,
then sit in a squatting position. The salt bath will help you to clean your vagina
and relieve the itching.
After cleaning your vagina when your period is over, there a few other things to
consider...
1. Drinking pomegranate, berry or pineapple juice, as these fruits are beneficial
for your vagina.
2. Grooming your pubic hair regularly makes your vagina more healthy, as this
lessens the risk of yeast or bacterial growth.
3. Wearing 100% cotton underwear helps to keep your vagina fresh and healthy,
as it's breathable, and it helps to eliminate any bad vaginal odor.
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