Taking care of your intimate hygiene is not just a matter of cleanliness and comfort . It is also a question of preserving one’s intimate health , to maintain the balance of the vaginal flora and to prevent vaginal infections . Indeed, the ” good bacteria ” living in the vaginal flora produce lactic acid to keep the natural pH of the vagina between 3.8 and 4.2 and form a protective barrier on the vaginal wall to repel pathogenic germs .
When the vaginal flora is unbalanced or in dysbiosis , this protective role is then compromised and various symptoms may appear: vaginal dryness, irritation, itching, vaginal discharge of unusual color and consistency, vulvar pain, bad odours, etc.
So how do you take care of your intimacy without upsetting the balance of the vaginal flora ? Discover our tips for natural and healthy intimate care !
The importance of taking care of your privacy
If several reasons can cause an imbalance of the vaginal flora, an inappropriate intimate toilet is the most common cause. Excessive or insufficient intimate hygiene or worse, associated with the use of non-dedicated soaps and shower gel, will inevitably alter the fragile balance of the vaginal flora and expose you to discomfort, even serious illnesses .
Thus, good intimate hygiene helps keep vaginal infections away . To do this, it is not only necessary to adopt the right gestures , but also to use specially dedicated products .
Female intimacy: the right gestures for appropriate hygiene
To take care of your intimacy in a healthy way that respects the vaginal flora , adopt the following good habits:
- Perform personal hygiene daily, once , during the bath or shower. In menstrual period , you can go up to two cleanings per day.
- Use only a cleanser specially formulated for the vaginal mucosa . Namely a cleanser with neutral PH, soft and fragrance-free . Scented cosmetics , foaming antiseptics and soaps for intimate hygiene are to be avoided!
- During personal hygiene, use your bare, clean hands (always wash your hands before personal hygiene). Forget the washcloth which can be a real nest of germs .
The steps of vaginal washing
- Begin by gently cleaning the vulva (labia minora and labia majora) from front to back . Be careful never to soap the inside of the vagina and not to take vaginal douches which destroy the flora.
- Then wash the anal area, without going forward .
- Rinse well and abundantly with clear water.
- Dry the intimate area with a clean, personal towel , dabbing gently. Avoid rubbing , at the risk of attacking the fragile skin of the pubis and the mucous membrane.
Which product to choose for your intimate hygiene?
As you will have understood, the intimate cleanser to be used must have a neutral pH and be free of irritating substances (perfume, alcohol, sulphate, detergent, etc.). The ideal is to opt for a natural product !
The texture of the intimate cleanser can also be a criterion. Cleansing cream, gel or solid… It’s above all a matter of preference. In any case, the texture must be easy and pleasant to apply for your own comfort, knowing that you use it on a daily basis.
Discover GYNEA ORGANIC intimate hygiene soft care gel from Cattier
In the category of organic intimate care that respects the vaginal flora , we can only recommend CATTIER GYNEA ORGANIC Intimate Hygiene Gentle Care Gel 500 ML . A soap-free cleansing emulsion specially designed for gentle daily intimate cleansing .
In addition to respecting the balance of the mucous membranes thanks to its physiological pH, GYNEA Organic Intimate Hygiene Gentle Care Gel takes advantage of the soothing properties of calendula , a flower renowned for its concentration of flavonoids and carotenoids, beneficial for peripheral microcirculation and playing a softening mucous membranes. To be used daily, even in periods of greatest sensitivity (periods, stress, irritations, pregnancy, etc.).
