Lingerie can give you an allergy
Lingerie can give you an allergy
The source of your discomfort may not be in your toiletry bag but in your underwear drawer. Synthetic fabrics, due to their composition, are more allergenic. Opt for 100% cotton underwear because it facilitates perspiration and does not contain chemicals to which you may be allergic. Avoid very tight pants and underwear, so as not to have chafing and moisture does not accumulate.
Be careful when waxing the area
Be careful when waxing the area
Waxing is unhygienic and can cause problems. It is one thing to do the English and the other to shave the entire vulva. The blade and the wax cause small cuts that sometimes are not seen but are an open door to infections and that can cause lumps in the groin, for example. You can trim the hair and wax only the side area, because this area rubs less when having sex.
Too much cleaning
Too much cleaning
The vagina has mechanisms to clean itself. Aggressive body gels and douches destroy the natural flora that protects it. If bad bacteria, fungi, and protozoa enter your vagina, it is likely to become irritated. To prevent this, use neutral soap and avoid products that clean the vagina, unless your doctor tells you to.
The problem may be the washing machine
The problem may be the washing machine
Although it may surprise you, the discomfort you notice in your vagina could be due to the detergent or fabric softener you use to wash your clothes. If you notice vaginal irritation or stinging, it is best to choose detergents that do not contain dyes and perfumes. Don't use fabric softeners, and make sure you rinse your clothes well.
Be careful with lubricants
Be careful with lubricants
If you suffer from vaginal dryness, lubricant can be a good solution when it comes to sex. However, not just any lubricant works for your intimate area. The ideal is to lengthen the preliminaries, but if it is insufficient, use an aqueous and isosmolar lubricant, since it contains the same concentration of salts as your cells.
Allergy to latex from condoms
Allergy to latex from condoms
Symptoms can be irritation, genital burning, inflammation, or infection. Usually the discomfort appears after having intercourse with a condom. If you think you may be allergic to any of the ingredients, try the latex-free ones or change the brand of condom. But if it is not solved, go to the doctor to find exactly the origin of the allergy and treat it.
How do I wash it?
How do I wash it?
The ideal is to wash the vulva without sponges, because they can be a nest of germs. Use your fingers and gently run them over the folds of the labia majora and minora and around the clitoris.
Tampons or pads?
Tampons or pads?
Use tampons better than compresses, because they facilitate the passage of germs between anus and vagina.
Intimate hygiene products
Intimate hygiene products
Hygiene products contain chemicals that dry out the area and can cause allergies. Use soft and specific products for intimate hygiene. Avoid intimate deodorants, as they can mask a symptom, the bad smell, which could be an indication of a condition. Avoid using colored toilet paper and opt for one without perfume. If the allergy doesn't go away, talk to your doctor in case you need treatment.
What if it is a fibroid?
What if it is a fibroid?
Four out of every five women between the ages of 30 and 50 have uterine fibroids or fibroids. They usually decrease in size after menopause, and most often do not require treatment. They can cause excessive uterine bleeding during menstruation, pain or a feeling of pressure. They can also cause problems urinating if the fibroid compresses the bladder. They cannot be prevented, so the only way to control them is to go for regular check-ups with your gynecologist.
Vaginal discharge also speaks to you
Vaginal discharge also speaks to you
Having a discharge is normal, but you should pay attention to if it changes color or smell. If the discharge is white and does not smell bad, you are surely ovulating. If it is white and thick and the area is red, it could be fungus. If it's grayish and fishy, you may have a bacterial infection. If it's yellow, gray, or green, and it's itchy, you could have a parasite infection.
Itching, irritation, pain … Your vagina can "complain" in many ways and it is important to listen to it to avoid problems such as infections. In the gallery we have selected the most common "messages" that he can send you so that you can identify them and discover what you should do to solve them.
Itching, irritation, pain … Your vagina can "complain" in many ways
You may be using intimate hygiene products that alter the flora of your vagina and you don't know it. Or that the type of underwear you use or how you wash it is not correct. To know what you are "doing wrong" and you can remedy it, do not miss the gallery.
Perhaps it is simply something temporary and you should not worry excessively, but as in the case of vaginal discharge for example, if it changes color or smell it alerts us that something is not going well, it never hurts to know what habits and routines can damage your vagina and your health.
Did you know that waxing causes hair follicles to become infected, leading to rashes, pimples or itchiness? Or that the bidet favors the drag of bacteria from the anus to the urethra?
If you have problems or discomfort in your sexual relationships that prevent you from fully enjoying sex, itching in that area or you have been feeling uncomfortable for several days, take a look at the gallery and find out why it may be.
As we always say, if you have any questions or if you don't know what may be the cause of your problem, go to your doctor. He will know how to identify what is happening to you and will give you the best treatment. Do not try to solve an annoyance or allergy on your own, it is usually worse.
And if you have questions about sex or gynecology, do not miss the 17 (indiscreet) questions that we have asked our gynecologist.
