How often should you practice intimate hygiene?

Intimate hygiene means keeping the vulva (the external genital area) clean, healthy, and comfortable. Unlike other parts of the body, the vagina (inside) is self-cleaning, so it doesn’t need soaps or products inside.

✅ Best Practices for Intimate Hygiene:

  • Daily: Wash the vulva with warm water once a day.

  • After sweating or workouts: A quick rinse or change of underwear helps prevent irritation.

  • During your period: Clean as usual, but you may prefer washing twice a day for freshness.

  • After sex: Rinse the external area with water and urinate to reduce risk of UTIs.

🚫 What to Avoid:

  • Douching (cleaning inside the vagina)

  • Strong soaps, perfumes, or scented wipes

  • Over-washing (more than 2–3 times a day), which can disrupt pH balance

💡 In Summary

  • Once a day is enough for intimate hygiene.

  • Increase slightly during periods, exercise, or sex.

  • Keep it gentle, simple, and natural.

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