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You are here: Home / News / On vulva and vagina health

On vulva and vagina health

October 18, 2017 by adminstrator

ABC News 12 September 2017 – A gynaecologist’s guide to good vulva and vagina health see here with the following tips:

  • Wear cotton underwear
  • Avoid G-string underwear. G-strings and close-fitting underwear — especially those made from synthetic fabrics — can encourage the transport of bacteria from the rectum into the vagina
  • Change out of wet swimwear as soon as you can, and avoid staying in tight sweaty leggings
  • Choose your period products carefully — where possible, go for 100 per cent cotton pads, tampons and liners
  • Change your pads, tampons and liners frequently
  • When going to the toilet, always wipe from front to back
  • Don’t use soaps, douches or other cleaning products on your vulva or vagina — warm water washing is enough

Source: Jean Hailes for Women’s Health

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