TIPS FOR INTIMATE HYGIENE

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Hygiene is a simple practice that we learn since we were kids. They are few but important gestures that ensure good health and avoid annoying “inconveniences”. Let’s make a brief review:

  1. Wash accurately the intimate area, and always after defecation. Use physiological pH detergents, which is similar to that of the mucous membranes (pH 4 or 5) and avoid too aggressive soaps, which can alter the acidity of the external genitals and the proper balance of the bacterial flora.
  1. Don’t use intimate deodorants, which can cause allergies.
  1. Whash only the exteriors of your intimate zone, vaginal lavage must be used only if indicated by the doctor.
  1. Avoid too tight clothing (pants, briefs, body). The constant rubbing against genitals can favor the appearance of irritation that can cause inflammation.
  1. Wear cotton underwear. The synthetic fibers prevent the normal transpiration of the skin and create a warm-humid environment which facilitates the proliferation of germs (caused for example by pads and panty liners, whose use should be limited to the menstruation period).
  1. Follow a varied and balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, to ensure good bowel function and the effectiveness of immune system.
  1. During menstruation often changes sanitary pads, especially if internal and refresh after every change.
  1. Use only your intimate personal towel, even in the family.
  1. Dries scrupulously cleaned parts to avoid leaving wetlands on which can breed bacteria and fungi.
  1. In case of intake of prolonged antibiotic therapy also assume lactic acid bacteria to replenish the normal bacterial flora.
  1. If you notice any changes in your genitals, swellings of the testicles, redness auction and/or glans and/or redness and itching associated with copious vaginal discharge, immediately contact your doctor or specialist.

WHO – Department of Reproductive Health and Research (RHR)

http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/topics/en/

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