If you would like to know how to prevent vaginal odor, there are several self-help remedies you can use. Firstly, it is important to realize that the vagina does have a natural, characteristic smell of its own and it should be understood that this is perfectly normal. However, this odor should not be unpleasant and although it can vary from woman to woman, it should never smell unpleasant.
To prevent vaginal odor, you could start by looking at personal hygiene. Whilst washing is obviously important, what many women do not realize is that overwashing can be just as bad as not washing enough! You should wash your vagina no more than twice daily, using a gentle, unperfumed soap. Overwashing and using perfumed products around the vaginal area can strip the area of the natural discharge which keeps the vagina moist and maintains a healthy ph balance. Products intended for use on babies are gentle enough to be used on this delicate area. In addition, for the same reasons, you should avoid douching.
You should always wear cotton panties. Although many of the frilly and synthetic materials are very pretty and nice to wear, they should be saved for occasional use as they do not allow the vaginal area to "breathe". By trapping in moist air, this encourages bad vaginal smells to develop and bacteria to build up. As well as this, if you are prone to bad vaginal smells you should consider avoiding wearing pantyhose and tight trousers.
Always remember to change your sanitary protection frequently and avoid leaving tampons in place for too long. In addition, always remember to remove the last tampon of your period. If you are prone to vaginal odor, it can be a good idea to wear a thin panty pad which you can change frequently as these can help to mask and absorb odor.
Very often the semen of a new sexual partner can cause unpleasant vaginal odor to develop. This is rarely due to any adverse reasons (although if you feel there could be a problem with an underlying condition, it is always wise to check it out), but often due to the fact that the natural ph balance of your vagina has been "disrupted" with seminal fluid which it is not used to. It can be worth using a condom during sex for much of the time, having sex without a condom (if appropriate) just occasionally until your body has become acclimatised.
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