6 things all women must do to take care of their intimate part health!

01-Basics to take care of your intimate part!

We, the women, have read a lot about how to keep our intimate parts healthy. Some of those tips must have definitely helped us but some must have us landed in trouble or were simply not easy to follow. So, making it simple for you, here we take you back to basics of maintaining intimate part health.

02-Why is it important?

Maintaining intimate part health is not complicated but the benefits it provides are uncountable. A healthy intimate part gives your sex life a boost, keeps you happy down there, lowers your chances of infections and helps you spot cervical cancer early. As you must be shaking your head, read on to know the six basic things that a woman must do to keep her intimate part happy and healthy no matter how old she is.

03-Get yourself tested

American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (AGOG) recommends annual pelvic examination to all women above the age of 21. A regular visit to your doctor is important to know if you have any hormonal imbalances. Regular mammograms are also as important as pelvic tests are.

04-​Get yourself screened

Getting yourself screened for cervical cancer and HPV (an infection that can lead to cervical cancer) after every three years is also very important. Getting both the tests together can reduce the risk of missing a potential abnormality. If you have your test reports fine for the last 10 times and you are above 65, then you can stop getting the screening done.

05-Prevent yourself from infections

When we talk about intimate part infections, what comes to our mind is yeast and fungal infections. And three out of every four women get either of these infections at some point in their lives says, Clinical Microbiology Reviews report. But there is another infection which occurs and is called bacterial vaginosis. It is marked by greyish and yellow discharge with a fishy smell. This infection affects around 3 million women every year. It is more common in pre-menopausal women.

06-​Practice a few key healthy habits to keep infections at bay

– Wear cotton underwear so that your intimate part can breathe. Change your underwear after every workout.

– Do not forgot to take probiotic supplements if you are taking antibiotics.

– Bathe your intimate part with a mild soap which is free from added colours and fragrance as these two can irritate your intimate part.

​07-Know about UTIs

UTIs are more common in women who are sexually active and those who use birth control methods like spermicidal agents and diaphragms. The spermicidal agent can change the pH level of the intimate part and diaphragm can trap bacteria.

08-​Steps to prevent UTIs

– Stay hydrated and do not forget to pee before and after sex.

– Wipe from front to back to keep the bacteria at bay.

– Wear cotton underwear so that your intimate part can breathe.

09-​Do Kegel exercises

Kegel exercises strengthen your pelvic muscles (these muscles hold your uterus and bladder). Strong pelvic muscles help to ward off urine leakage and frequent urge to urinate.