Women and Personal Hygiene

Ladies, its time we  looked deep down into our  personal hygiene becaus e some ladies no dey try at all..there are some kind of ladies that i will see just at sight i will feel like throwing up. Pardon me ooooooh but that's exactly how i feel when i sight them let alone when a guy comes close to them , maybe we need to ask guys to share their opinion  or experiences on this.... still thinking about it shaaa because i know  some guys get bad mouth. Don't want them to come and  rubbish my fellow babes here.

So ladies Get in here:

Women are often  told that their bodies are unclean and that they would benefit from a myriad of personal and feminine hygiene products. This isn't just a recent trend.Women  in the 1950s should have been told they  would  have a  better marriages if they douched with some products, a practice that we now know is dangerous. The truth of the matter is that feminine personal hygiene products are almost always unnecessary and cause more harm than good. You vagina needs nothing more than the very basics of care.

Cleansing Tips

Believe it or not, your natural discharge and oils are an important form of protection against infections, according to the KidsHealth.org website. The vagina produces its own natural discharges as part of it self-cleaning process. Excessive washing, douching, or using harsh cleaners and soaps strip away this protective barrier, leaving you more vulnerable to infections that cause odor and discomfort. Rinse your external genitals with warm water and use only a mild soap if necessary. Never attempt to clean inside the vagina.

Odor Tips

It has been said that women, each have their own natural smell. This smell is healthy and a natural part of a woman's body. Feminine sprays, deodorants and perfumes cover up the scent but can't make it go away. This natural scent is usually not detectable to others through your clothes. If you have an abnormally strong or fishy scent, it is most likely a sign that you have an infection like bacterial vaginosis. If this is the case, only antibiotics will clear up the problem.

Menstrual Care Tips

Women's bodies are programmed to care for menstrual needs on their own--this includes cleaning the reproductive tract after menstruation. Many women feel unclean during or after menstruation and turn to douches for cleaning.  which is not the best  it forces bacteria and debris up into the reproductive tract, which can lead to a painful condition called pelvic inflammatory disease. Other products used during menstruation can also cause irritation that leads to infection, such as scented pads and tampons. It's always best to use unscented products and to only use them when needed. For example, only use panty liners when you're spotting, not every day of your cycle.

Clothing Tips

Because the vagina produces its own cleaning and self-care secretions, it's a naturally moist environment. The clothing you wear should allow air flow so that these secretions can evaporate. When there's no air flow to the vagina, bacteria and fungi can collect and grow in the moist, dark folds. This is a common cause of vaginal yeast infections. Wear cotton underpants or underpants with cotton crotch linings. Avoid wearing wet bathing suits, leather pants or tight spandex for extended periods of time. Change clothes after working out or participating in strenuous activities that cause you to sweat a lot.

Source: Livestrong.com