How to prevent vaginal infections?

Are you tired of constant vaginal infections? Do you feel like scratching down there all the time? Fear not! Here, we will discuss how to prevent vaginal infections and keep your lady parts in good shape.

Introduction

Before diving into the preventive measures, let’s get some basics straight.

What are Vaginal Infections?

Vaginal infections occur when there is an overgrowth of harmful bacteria or yeast in the vagina. These can lead to itching, burning, pain during intercourse and other unpleasant symptoms.

Causes of Vaginal Infections

Several factors contribute to developing a vaginal infection:

  • Hormonal changes
  • Douching (this is a no-go!)
  • Wearing tight clothing
  • Taking antibiotics
  • Poor diet
    and so on…

Hygiene Habits

Your hygiene habits play a critical role in preventing vaginal infections. Let’s take a look at what you need to do.

Cleanliness

Keeping your genitals clean goes without saying but remember that less may be more regarding personal care products. Use unscented soap or water while showering/bathing and avoid excessive scrubbing — this irritates the genital area!

Proper Wiping Technique

After using the toilet, make sure that you always wipe from front-to-back (vagina-to-anus)! By doing this, prevents any fecal matter/germs from entering your lady bits! So please follow strictly three times daily (just kidding)

Clothing Choices

Tight clothes are fashionable 😉 but they create an environment where harmful microbes can thrive because these clothes don’t allow proper ventilation (can hold heat/moisture).

So switch out those yoga pants for loose-fitting cotton shorts/skirts whenever possible!

Diet

You might think “what does my diet have anything with it?” Well…A lot actually!! Poor eating habits can lead to vaginal infections.

Probiotics

Probiotics are live bacteria that help regulate your body functions. Eating foods rich in probiotics promotes a healthy balance of good and bad bacteria inside the vagina, which helps prevent infection.

Foods Rich In Probiotic Bacteria:

  • Yogurt (No added sugar)
  • Kefir
  • Fermented Vegetables

Water Intake

Increased water intake flushes out harmful toxins from your body, preventing them from building up inside you. Drinking plenty of water keeps the immune system balanced!

Sexual Health Practices

Sex is not always fun when coupled with yeast or bacterial infections! Here are some things you can do/avoid during sex to keep those infections at bay!

Protection When Possible

Use protection whenever possible! Condoms act as barriers against mycobacterial transfer (The spread of germs). Hence reducing transmission chances amongst partners!.

Urination Post-Sex

Immediately after engaging in sexual activity, make sure that you pee (it doesn’t matter if it’s 3am)☺️ because flushing out any bacteria prevents its growth into an unwanted opportunistic condition

Miscellaneous

Other factors beyond personal care products/habits affect vaginas; here are other ways to help prevent vaginal infection for special conditions:

Diabetes

Excess blood sugar puts women with diabetes at increased risk for developing yeast infections/repeated urinary tract infections so follow guidelines issued by doctors/dietitians strictly.

Menopause

Because menopause slows down metabolic processes/natural fluids reduce — causing dryness making older women susceptible to infection: try hormone replacement therapy/lubricants!

Conclusion:
Now you have learned how important proper hygiene habits❣️proper dietary behavior & safe sex guidelines💒are vital pieces towards living a life free from yeasty funkiness🔙down 🔛there‼️

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