Female friends have many confusions and questions about vaginal care. In the minds of most female friends, vaginal douching has so many outstanding “functions”. However, you may not know that there are actually many misunderstandings and misunderstandings hidden in it.

What should women pay attention to when cleaning their vagina? Keep these 4 misunderstandings in mind

1. Prevent pregnancy

Some people do vaginal douching to prevent pregnancy, but this is just a cover-up. After ejaculation, the sperm can reach the uterine cavity through the cervical canal within a few minutes. When the woman is washing carefully, the "vanguard unit" of the sperm "army" has already entered the uterine cavity and "camped".

2. Prevent inflammation

When it comes to vaginal care, many people take it for granted that cleanliness, washing and changing frequently are essential. So douching has become a habitual action for many women, and some even insist on doing vaginal douching every day. As everyone knows, this is a big misunderstanding. In fact, the vagina of healthy women is the same as the oral cavity. Dozens of bacteria usually breed, but they live in peace because of the presence of vaginal "guards". Lactobacillus is one of the "guardians". It can decompose glycogen in vaginal cells into lactic acid to maintain a certain acidity in the vagina, thereby limiting the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria. However, ingredients in lotions such as vinegar, water, and antibacterial agents often flush harmful bacteria out of the vagina and at the same time kill all the bacteria that protect the human body, thus destroying the local acidic environment and making it impossible for the vagina to protect itself. . What's even worse is that if the method of washing is wrong, germs will wait for an opportunity to "hitchhike" and drive straight to the depths of the vagina and even the uterus.

3. Remove odor

Other women do vaginal douching to eliminate odor. In fact, many people think that vaginal odor is just the natural smell of the vagina. This smell is a sign of good health and there is no need to worry about it. Looking at it from another angle, even if the vagina does have a peculiar smell, flushing alone is not enough. Because flushing can only maintain the odorless state for a short period of time, if the cause is not removed, the odor will return soon.

4. Prevent sexually transmitted diseases

As for relying on vaginal douching to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, it is just wishful thinking. During sexual intercourse, when a woman reaches sexual excitement, the labia majora will swell, resulting in narrow vaginal opening, congestion of blood vessels in the vaginal wall, and increased pressure on the genitals. The impact and friction at this time can cause tissue damage that is difficult to detect with the naked eye, and germs can often enter the body through these "convenient doors". During sexual intercourse, the glands are open and more susceptible to germs. Therefore, if a man suffers from STDs, pathogenic microorganisms can lurk in the cervix, vaginal mucosa, gonads and tissue damage within a few minutes. Therefore, it is useless to use subsequent vaginal douching to prevent STDs.

The correct way for women to clean their vagina

Step 1: Prepare a washbasin and a towel (preferably softer), which are specially used for cleaning the triangle area and cannot be used for other purposes.

Step 2: Wash your hands in advance. If your fingernails are very long, it is recommended to trim them before washing your hands. This will prevent the triangular area from being scratched by long nails during cleaning.

Step 3: Put a basin of hot water, throw the towel into the hot water and soak it for a while. When the hot water is cool enough that it is no longer hot, pick up the towel and wring it out slightly. Then use a towel to wipe the triangle area from top to bottom. In addition to wiping the hairy areas, the gap between the legs and the triangle area should also be wiped clean.

Step 4. After scrubbing the triangle area clean, wash the basin and towel with hot water. It is best to dry them in the sun, which will help sterilize.

How do women protect their vaginas on a daily basis?

1. Do not clean the private triangle area frequently

If you clean the private triangle area frequently, the protective film of the superficial skin in the private triangle area will be destroyed, which will cause dryness in the private triangle area, causing itching and making women restless. Therefore, women should remember that cleaning the private triangle area for one day is enough. If it is washed more frequently, it will damage it.

2. Under normal circumstances, please do not shave the hair on the surface of the private triangle

Nowadays, many women have the habit of shaving. They think that all the hair on the body should be shaved off, except for the hair, so as to keep the skin smooth. Some women are used to shaving the hair on the surface of the private triangle, thinking that this will make it look more beautiful, but doing so is equivalent to destroying the protective layer of the private triangle. Without hair, the delicate skin of the private triangle area is in direct contact with underwear and is easily irritated or infected. Therefore, it is best not to shave the hair in the private triangle area. If you feel that there is too much hair in this area, it is recommended to shave it off. It would be better if the hair is trimmed shorter.

3. Women who have the habit of masturbating should wash their hands frequently

Masturbation is a common habit of many women. Most women like to rub or touch the private triangle with their hands to obtain pleasure when masturbating. I can’t say that this method is bad, but I just want to remind women that they must wash their hands before masturbating, so as to avoid bringing bacteria from their hands into the private triangle area and causing infection.