“If you experience vaginal dryness, ask your doctor if you should eat more soy products, which contain a weak form of estrogen that can aid natural lubrication.”— Dennis Thompson, everydayhealth.comTagged: Vagina, vaginal dryness, soy, food
“Wear cotton paneled underwear or pop Go Commandos cotton patches into your pants. If you don't like underwear or want to let your vagina breathe while feeling cleanly, the Go Commandos patch is the next best thing to wearing nothing at all. Your vagina will love the freedom!”— Bonnie Gayle, yourtango.comTagged: Vagina, cotton, Underwear
“Only wash the outside – rinse the outside skin and the labia with water and a little soap, if you wish.”— Emma Louise Pritchard, goodhousekeeping.co.ukTagged: Vagina, cleaning, shower
“For a little extra workout—for your vaginal muscles, that is—trade your desk chair for a Swiss ball for 15 minutes a day. This forces the muscles of your pelvic floor to contract, without doing a single squeeze.”— Laura Tedesco, shape.comTagged: Vagina, workout, Exercise
“Cranberry juice is great for improving general vaginal health, fighting off UTI-causing bacteria, and balancing the vagina’s pH levels. To really reap its benefits, stay away from the sugary cranberry drinks, and try sipping on the purer, unsweetened, more natural stuff. You can also eat a handful o…”— Dharam Barrett, iheartintelligence.com
“Having regular gynecological exams is crucial to maintaining your vaginal health. Every woman should have her first gynecological exam by age 21 or within three years of becoming sexually active.”— Dennis Thompson, everydayhealth.comTagged: Vagina, gyno, doctor, Health
“Buy a jade egg or Kegel Beads. Not everyone has a partner, and even for those of us that do, we may not be having intercourse enough for our vaginal health. By wearing a jade egg or playing with Kegel Beads, we are taking the health of our vaginas into our own hands. The use of the egg or beads can…”— Pamela Madsen, huffingtonpost.comTagged: Vagina, jade egg, kegel beads
“Irritated vulva? Moisturize it. Just like other spots on your body, your vulva can get dry, even if you haven't gone through menopause yet.”— Celia Shatzman, prevention.comTagged: Vagina, moisturize, vulva
“As long as your naughty bits stay cool, she’ll stay fresh. Additionally, spending too much time in hot tubs and baths can rid your vagina of some of the natural bacteria that helps keep her clean.”— Danielle Young, madamenoire.comTagged: Vagina, Water, Bacteria
“Douching can interfere with the vagina's pH levels, reducing its acidity and setting the stage for bacterial infections.”— Dennis Thompson, everydayhealth.comTagged: Vagina, douching, infections
“Snacking on yogurt with live cultures helps boost the good bacteria in your hoo-ha, which, as you know, is all around fantastic for preventing annoying vaginal problems like yeast infections.”— Ashley Oerman, womenshealthmag.comTagged: Vagina, yogurt, food, yeast infections
“If you're heading to a waxing salon for a bikini or Brazilian wax, make sure you do your research. Make sure you're seen by a licensed esthetician and that they don't double-dip the wax application stick.”— Arti Patel, huffingtonpost.caTagged: Vagina, wax, spa, brazilian wax
“If you don't know how to please yourself, how do you expect someone else to succeed at it? If you don't experience sexual pleasure regularly, you are depriving yourself of a basic human need. Self-pleasuring is a way to get to know your body so that you can experience pleasure, release and be able t…”— Bonnie Gayle, yourtango.comTagged: Vagina, masturbation, touch yourself
“If [your vagina] has an offensive or very noticeable odor, has a discharge that’s not white or clear or if it’s itchy or irritated, there’s something wrong with it and water won’t do the trick. But crazy enough, soap won’t help either.”— Charli Penn, essence.comTagged: Vagina, odor, discharge
“Using a razor in a warm and moist environment like a shower creates the perfect environment for bacteria to grow. If you happen to nick yourself, it opens up the door for infection. To reduce the risk of nicks and cuts, use a natural shaving lotion with no chemicals or fragrances and use a new blade…”— Susan Patterson, thealternativedaily.comTagged: Vagina, razor, shaving
“Get to know what’s normal – everyone’s vagina is different, so it’s important to monitor what’s ‘normal’ for you in terms of smell, discharge (color, smell, amount) and feeling. This way, you’ll notice if anything changes – for example your discharge becomes thick or smelly, or you have itching.”— Emma Louise Pritchard, goodhousekeeping.co.ukTagged: Vagina, discharge, itching
“Make sure you gently scrub around your bikini line, as the folds of skin can harbour disease causing bacteria, sweat and grime.”— Pavitra Sampath, thehealthsite.comTagged: Vagina, cleaning, Bacteria
“Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc and vitamin E, which help maintain regular periods, and fight off vaginal irritation and discomfort. Like avocados, nuts and seeds help lubricate the vagina to prevent dryness, and also relieve menstrual cramps.”— Dharam Barrett, iheartintelligence.comTagged: Vagina, period, lube
“Yoni steaming is a practice in which a woman allows the warmth of herbal steam to permeate the exterior of her vagina for about 30 minutes. Herbs that are often included are mugwort, mortherwort, oregano, rosemary, lavender, calendula, yarrow, and others. The process is very gentle, as the steam tem…”— Aly Walansky, yourtango.comTagged: Vagina, steaming, steam
“When riding your bike, keep your handle bars positioned higher than your bike seat, so that you are not leaning forward and putting too much pressure on your va-jay-jay. Minimize friction with proper seat cushioning and wear cushioned bike pants.”— Elizabeth Yetter, thetalko.comTagged: Vagina, Friction, bike