“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.com
“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.com
“Do not douche (squirting water into the vagina), as this can flush out the natural bacteria.”— Emma Louise Pritchard, goodhousekeeping.co.uk
“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.uk
“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.uk
“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.com
“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.com
“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.com
“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.com
“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.com
“If you want to treat your pussy right, make sure to stay hydrated and eat a balanced diet of nutritious foods.”— Emma Kaywin, bustle.com
“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.com
“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.com
“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.com
“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.com
“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.com
“What you eat directly effects what you taste like. Sweet and healthy fruits like pineapple help you taste and smell sweeter.”— Danielle Young, madamenoire.com
“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.com
“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.com