“Doing kegels is crucial for strengthening your pelvic floor muscles, which are key in producing stronger, mind-blowing orgasms—not to mention bladder control. Note to self: Include kegels in every workout.”— Ashley Oerman, womenshealthmag.comTagged: Vagina, kegels, Exercise, orgasms
“Do not douche (squirting water into the vagina), as this can flush out the natural bacteria.”— Emma Louise Pritchard, goodhousekeeping.co.ukTagged: Vagina, douching, Bacteria
“Wipe correctly. Yes, there is a correct way to wipe after using the bathroom. Wipe from front to back and be careful not to miss anything. Wiping in the opposite direction can sweep bacteria into the vagina and cause an infection.”— David Wolfe, davidwolfe.comTagged: Vagina, bathroom, Bacteria, infection
“Always have a post-sex pee, even if you don’t think you have to go. When you have sex, unwanted bacteria can travel up your urethra, which is connected to your bladder. When you pee after sex you help flush this bacteria out of your vaginal area.”— Susan Patterson, thealternativedaily.comTagged: Vagina, bathroom, Bacteria, UTI
“Vagina Hugs: Your vagina needs love and attention. This does not always have to look like rocket ship orgasms. Vaginas like to be touched and held. Sometimes, simply holding and rocking is enough. Or gentle petting either with dry hands or with lubricant. Try that when you wake up in the morning or…”— Pamela Madsen, huffingtonpost.comTagged: Vagina, touching, masturbation
“Wash the vaginal area with lukewarm water whenever you use the restroom. This not only helps to wash off the excess urine or any other material adhering to the area, it also keeps it clean.”— Pavitra Sampath, thehealthsite.comTagged: Vagina, Water, bathroom
“Removing pubic hair is a personal preference. It is recommended to always keep your pubic hair short and not remove it completely as the hair protects bacteria from entering the genitals.”— Pavitra Sampath, thehealthsite.comTagged: Vagina, pubic hair, waxing, shaving
“The more sex you have, the more stimulation and increased blood flow you have to your vagina. Blood flow is crucial for women to enhance lubrication and to enhance orgasms.”— Aly Walansky, yourtango.comTagged: Vagina, Sex, lube, orgasm
“Dark, leafy greens like kale, spinach, collards, and Swiss chard are extremely rich in vitamins A and C, and are great for promoting blood circulation and fighting off infections. Greens can help reduce itching and burning sensations in the vagina, and prevent any dryness.”— Dharam Barrett, iheartintelligence.comTagged: Vagina, vegetables, greens
“Visit your gynecologist at least once a year for a health check-up. You may also want to consider getting a pap smear depending on your age and history.”— Arti Patel, huffingtonpost.caTagged: Vagina, gyno, pap smear, doctor
“Don't gain or lose weight quickly! Not because it's unhealthy, but because the loss of fat makes the vulva "flop." Like a fish outta water?”— Tracy Moore, jezebel.comTagged: Vagina, Weight, heavy, Skinny
“Don’t try to change the odor of the vagina; it is a God-given odor. Throughout the day yes we sweat and you notice it more, but please don’t use perfumes and especially powder. Powder creates an increased risk of ovarian cancer. So keep the powders out of the vagina too.”— Charli Penn, essence.comTagged: Vagina, perfumes, powder
“While regular action can relax you, too much in a short period of time may leave you chafed or with a urinary-tract infection.”— Lane Moore, cosmopolitan.comTagged: Vagina, UTI, Sex
“Believe it or not, that pretty lingerie you love to wear may cause irritation, especially if it is made from anything other than 100-percent unbleached cotton. Synthetic fibers, dyes and elastic can be highly irritating, more so if you are allergic to rubber. Thongs are very hard on your vulva, but…”— Susan Patterson, thealternativedaily.comTagged: Vagina, lingerie, Underwear
“As with any skin, moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.”— Aly Walansky, yourtango.comTagged: Vagina, moisurize, skin
“Sex toys are NOT regulated. If you are using or have any sex toys that are porous, made of PVC, contain Phthalates, are jelly in texture, and/or smell like chemicals beware that they are harmful to your body. Get rid of them immediately. They contain toxins and chemicals are highly harmful to your v…”— Bonnie Gayle, yourtango.comTagged: Vagina, sex toys, Chemicals
“Take off your panties! That’s right. Go commando and let your vagina breathe! Have you ever had the audacity to take a walk outside in a skirt with no underwear on? It can feel fantastic! That’s because you vagina needs to ‘air out’.”— Pamela Madsen, huffingtonpost.comTagged: Vagina, commando, Underwear
“If you want to treat your pussy right, make sure to stay hydrated and eat a balanced diet of nutritious foods.”— Emma Kaywin, bustle.comTagged: Vagina, hydration, Water, eating, healthy
“Change your pads and tampons regularly so they don’t become a feeding ground for bacteria. Keeping sodden pads near your vagina makes things warm and moist — just the way bacteria loves it. And don’t wear pads when you’re not on your period to catch your usual discharge, because it will just warm ev…”— Emma Kaywin, bustle.comTagged: Vagina, tampons, pads, period
“It’s also important to get out of sweaty or otherwise wet panties or bathing suit bottoms as soon as possible so you can dry out.”— Emma Kaywin, bustle.comTagged: Vagina, sweating, wet, Water
“Wear underwear that aren’t too tight – preferably cotton. Be sure not to leave the same pair on for more than 24 hours.”— David Wolfe, davidwolfe.comTagged: Vagina, Underwear, tight
“Using condoms helps keep your vagina’s pH level at the status quo so good bacteria, like lactobacilli, can survive in there. And this is super important since those little bacteria help prevent yeast infections, UTIs, and bacterial vaginosis. Just in case you needed another reason to wrap things up.”— Ashley Oerman, womenshealthmag.comTagged: Vagina, Health, condoms, UTI
“Try wet wipes. The occasional use of a wet wipe or a baby wipe can help get rid of residue. Use wipes that are fragrance-free and only clean the outside.”— David Wolfe, davidwolfe.comTagged: Vagina, cleaning, hygiene
“What you eat directly effects what you taste like. Sweet and healthy fruits like pineapple help you taste and smell sweeter.”— Danielle Young, madamenoire.comTagged: Vagina, eating, healthy, foods
“Avoid anything with dyes, perfume, fragrance, flavor, or ingredients that claim to give a tingling or warming sensation, all of which can be irritating.”— Celia Shatzman, prevention.comTagged: Vagina, soap, Chemicals, shower, lube
“If you cannot break down the oil found in seafood (and there are probably about 10% of women who just cannot break that oil down) you’ll get that seafood smell or seafood taste. Asparagus is another one of those foods that if you eat it it’s going to have a bitter taste. So, yes, there are foods tha…”— Charli Penn, essence.comTagged: Vagina, foods, odor
“If you and yours are getting nasty (literally) in the bedroom and going from hole to hole, take a second and swap the condom, especially if you’re going from anal to vaginal. That’s just not good for your kitty cat.”— Danielle Young, madamenoire.comTagged: Vagina, Anal Sex, condom
“When you put on underwear when your vagina is still damp, you’re locking in all the moisture from your shower in a warm, damp space. This can make bacteria grow more quickly, leading to issues like yeast infections.”— Ellen Scott, metro.co.ukTagged: Vagina, Underwear, shower, Bacteria
“Scrubbing the living daylights out of your labia is not only unnecessary—a gentle cleansing will do, really!—but harsh soaps can leave you dry and irritated below the belt.”— Laura Tedesco, shape.comTagged: Vagina, shower, soap, irritation
“If you’re 25 or younger, you should be screened for chlamydia annually; ask your gyno how often you should be tested for other STIs, including HIV.”— Peg Rosen, health.comTagged: Vagina, STDs, HIV, Twenties