Some women are sure that hot water and soap are enough to maintain intimate hygiene. Most often, the procedure takes place according to the principle "take what is on the side of the bath and use it for its intended purpose." Gynecologists, however, argue that this approach is fundamentally wrong and even harmful to he alth. According to experts, special intimate gels should be used instead of standard detergents - otherwise you risk disturbing the microflora.
What is this?
Bright bottles marked "for intimate hygiene" began to appear on the shelves of Russian stores relatively recently - from about the mid-nineties. Today they are presented quite widely: intimate gels, wet wipes, foams and even deodorants. All of them are needed in order to maintain a normal acid-base balance in the area of the external genitalia. Someone may object: they say that a he althy female body is able to support it itself, and no auxiliary means are needed for this. However, this is not quite true. In the "risk group" are ladies who: regularly visit a pool with chlorinated water, experience intenseexercise (this can be fitness or aerobics), wear synthetic underwear, abuse tight jeans, use panty liners, take oral contraceptives or antibiotics, experience frequent stress. A familiar picture, isn't it? If you checked at least one item from this list, intimate gels are a must for you.
Why are they needed?
According to doctors, the pH in the intimate area is about 4.5-5.0. Liquid soap or shower gel has an alkaline environment, which has a negative effect on the acidity of our “tender places”, washing out beneficial lactobacilli. This can lead to a range of unpleasant consequences, from dryness and discomfort during intercourse to thrush. Lactic acid intimate gels help restore acid-base balance.
How to choose a product?
As noted above, the range of such products in pharmacies is very wide. However, do not rush to grab the first one that comes across: first, carefully study the label. Look for a moisturizing intimate gel with lactic acid and aloe or chamomile extract: it has a good effect on the vaginal mucosa, moisturizing it and promoting regeneration. At the same time, it should not contain artificial colors and flavors: if cf
food is really high quality, it will have a slight "medical" smell and a characteristic white color. The most popular among women are products of such brands as "Lactecid" and"Epigen". Good products are available from Nivea, Avon and Carefree. It must be remembered that the intimate cream-gel is by no means intended for the treatment of female diseases: if you are concerned about itching and burning, contact a specialist immediately.
How to use it?
The use of the remedy will depend on which variety you have chosen. Intimate soap or gel is applied during washing. The same applies to foams and mousses. Napkins are indispensable in situations such as long shopping trips, trips - you can use them anywhere. But deodorants (it happens sometimes) can only be applied to a clean body, they will not replace a bath.
