Feminine Hygiene - Caring For Your Personal Health

Feminine Personal Hygiene

If you hope to stay young, sweet-natured, energetic and joyous, you must be well. A woman’s neglect of herself often leads to serious consequences. No woman can afford to be indifferent to the delicate matter of feminine hygiene or ignorant of the means now offered by science for protection of health, youth and happiness.   

Feminine hygiene is a general euphemism used to describe personal care products used by women during menstruation, vaginal discharge, and other bodily functions related to the vulva. Sanitary napkins, pantiliners, tampons, menstrual cups, and feminine wipes are the major categories of feminine hygiene products.

To maintain good feminine hygiene, a woman should bathe regularly. During menstruation, she should exercise good habits with regard to changing pads or tampons. Any time infections develop, they should be promptly treated. Also, to help reduce infections and hygiene problems, women are advised to make sure that any object that will be used during intercourse, including a partner’s body parts, are properly cleaned in advance.

Bathing regularly is an important part of maintaining good feminine hygiene. If this is not done, the bacteria that is naturally present can overpopulate the genital area and cause problems such as discharge and odor. It is not generally necessary for a woman to douche in order to be clean. Some gynecologists do, however, recommend pH-balanced feminine washes.

Women can get various infections from time to time. It is common for this to happen for many reasons other than uncleanliness and sexual indiscretion. The idea that people may make those accusations, however, tends to cause some females to avoid prompt and sufficient treatment. Untreated infections, however they are caused, can create other problems, such as sterility, antibiotic resistance, and poor feminine hygiene. To prevent this from happening, women should always get the necessary medical treatment.

The menstrual cycle also requires females to develop good habits. Women who use pads should change them before they reach their maximum absorption point. Women who use tampons should avoid leaving them in for periods longer than those stated on the packaging. If there is a need for more frequent changing, which is often indicated by spotting on the attached string, tampons should be changed more often than recommended.

What a woman wears can affect her feminine hygiene. When it comes to panties, gynecologists tend to recommend those that have cotton in the crotch. Women are also advised to avoid making a habit of wearing tight clothing that prevents the vaginal area from breathing adequately.

Feminine Hygiene Products
Most female hygiene products are designed to help women manage their menstrual flow as well as their concerns about natural vaginal discharge and odors. Various devices, including sanitary pads, tampons, and menstrual cups, catch and retain menstrual blood. Many companies also sell scented products, including washes, sprays, and douches, that supposedly counteract vaginal odor. Female hygiene products for menstruation come in many shapes, sizes, and levels of absorbency to meet the needs of the women who use them.

During menstruation, women bleed vaginally from three to seven days. Female hygiene products intended for use during menstruation work to catch this blood and keep it from staining clothing and causing discomfort. As menstrual blood also has an odor, the absorbent materials used to make menstrual products are designed to contain that odor. Sanitary pads, sometimes known as sanitary napkins, typically attach to a woman's underwear by way of adhesive. Some sanitary pads have wings that envelop the entire crotch of a woman's underwear to protect against staining and leaking.

Another type of menstruation product is the tampon, a small plug made of nylon or cotton with a string attached to its base. The plug is inserted into the vagina, usually by way of a plastic or cardboard applicator, though some tampons are sold without an applicator. The tampon expands in a woman's vagina to absorb the flow of blood. The string at the base of a tampon is used to remove the tampon after several hours of use. Many women find tampons to be more discreet than pads, though some women wear tampons and a pad as backup protection, particularly on days when their menstrual flow is particularly heavy.

A third menstruation aid, though relatively unknown among female hygiene products, is the menstrual cup. Menstrual cups are thin, flexible cups that can be inserted into the vagina to catch menstrual flow. The menstrual cup is held in place by the vaginal walls and remains inside a woman for up to 12 hours. As they can be used for long periods of time, many women appreciate the convenience offered by the menstrual cup.

Yeast Infection Candidiasis (yeast infection), a common cause for vaginal itching in most women is a fungal infection caused by fungus called Candida Albicans that thrives in wet moist areas of the body like vagina, arm pits, etc. Apart from being a major reason for feminine itching during pregnancy, this infection also manifests in women having diabetes, stress, weak immune system, poor diet, birth control pills, alcohol, etc. Vaginal discharge resembling lumps of cottage cheese, swollen, red, itching vaginal skin, pain while urinating or during intercourse are some common symptoms of yeast infection in women.

Some women are concerned that their vaginal area has an odor even when they're not menstruating. For this reason, Myotcstore offers female hygiene products designed to combat this alleged odor. These sprays, washes, and douches come in a variety of fragrances. Unfortunately, these products can sometimes contribute to the problem they supposedly address. Ingredients in these products can cause irritation and upset the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina. Unless the woman has an infection, normal hygiene such as washing with mild soap and water during a daily shower is usually enough to control any unpleasant body odors that a woman might have.

Feminine Personal Hygiene Tips
Proper hygiene care helps keep your body clean, reduce bacteria that cause illness, and keeps you healthy. Good personal hygiene practices include regular bathing, tooth brushing, and shampooing. Feminine personal hygiene is also an important aspect of female cleanliness; by following some simple tips, you can prevent discomfort and illness and require medical treatment less often.

1. Intimate Cleansing: Washing your vaginal area helps to prevent unpleasant odors and infection and keeps the area healthy. Your vagina's natural cleansing process produces a clear or white discharge that removes bacteria. Washing with regular soap and water daily helps remove the discharge from the skin and cleanses the outside of the vagina. Products such as douches and scented washes are not good for your vagina, as they remove healthy bacteria and unbalance natural pH levels. Avoid these products, as they can cause irritation, abnormal discharge, and recurrent infection. Also, after a bowel movement, wipe from front to back to avoid transferring anal bacteria to the vagina.

2. Basic Hygiene Practices: Since your vaginal area is warm and moist, bacteria easily grow, and excretions, urine, and perspiration also cause bacteria to grow. In addition to washing the vaginal area daily, keep the area clean and dry. If you swim, change out of your wet swimsuit as soon as possible. Also avoid wearing tight pants and nylons, as they don't allow air to circulate and can cause a buildup of vaginal yeast. Wear clean cotton panties daily to keep the area dry and change them if they become damp for any reason. Skipping panties at bedtime can reduce overnight bacteria growth.

3. Menstrual Hygiene: Bathe regularly during menstruation to maintain good feminine personal hygiene. Use sanitary products such as pads, tampons, and pantiliners to manage menstrual flow and change them periodically throughout the day. This can help prevent unpleasant odor, stained clothing, and unhealthy bacteria growth. Select and change tampons as directed to avoid Toxic Shock syndrome, a potentially fatal illness caused by bacteria that can be produced when you wear a too-absorbent tampon.

4. A Way That’s Right For Your Body: Using a variety of methods will give you the most effective clean. Scrubbing dead cells away with a loofah keeps your skin looking bright, but rough approaches like this are only suitable for your arms, legs and torso. The spongy texture of wash cloths and loofahs can cause them to retain bacteria and even to house mold, so be careful to keep yours clean and to replace them frequently. For extremely sensitive areas like the face and your intimate regions the safest way to keep clean is simply by lathering gently with your hands.

5. All Things In Moderation: There really is such a thing as being too clean! Whether or not you realize it, your body is engaged in a constant balancing act to keep itself in sync, responding to even the smallest changes in your routine. Moderation is therefore a necessary part of good hygiene. Excessive exposure to soap products – including bubble bath – could lead to infections, dryness and discomfort. Experts including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists also warn against douching or internal cleansing. If everything is running smoothly, you should be able to keep clean on the outside and let the inside look after itself.

6. Look After Your Intimate Objects: Taking good care of your Kegel exercisers, personal massagers and other intimate objects is a huge part of having positive experiences with them. STDS and other harmful bacteria can breed on these items, but by using proper cleaning methods you can eliminate this risk and keep them in the best condition for you to enjoy them for as long as possible. Investing in a cleansing product that is specifically designed for the purpose means you can be sure that it is compatible with the female body. You can then enjoy peace of mind, knowing that you are getting the most out of your intimate objects in the safest way.

Myotcstore Related Categories:

Douches, Douche Syringes

Feminine Cleansing Cloths

Feminine Deodorants

Feminine Wash

Maxi Pads, Sanitary Napkins

Menopause Supplements

Pantiliners

Tampons

Yeast Infection Medications, Itch Relief