Intimate hygiene rules for women and men

It's no secret that the health and cleanliness of the intimate area should be given as much attention as other organs.

Intimate hygiene is a part of a person's personal hygiene, which includes many rules, the observance of which creates conditions for the normal functioning of the genital organs and the prevention of diseases.

Intimate hygiene is an integral part of the daily complex of procedures. The skin of intimate areas is very delicate and sensitive, so it must be washed with all care and thoroughness to avoid potential irritation or inflammation. For these purposes, you need to use only plain water. Depending on the age, gender and physiological state of the body, intimate hygiene has its own characteristics.

It is necessary to realize that intimate hygiene for girls is a guarantee of long-term health, therefore it is necessary to adhere to the basic rules of hygiene from adolescence, one should not be ashamed to be interested in this aspect of hygiene, intimate haircuts can also be included here.

The simplest and at the same time important condition for the health of the genital organs is daily washing in the morning and evening, as well as mandatory washing after sexual intercourse. It is better to carry out this procedure with warm boiled water. Forget once and for all about ordinary soap, which contains alkalis that adversely affect the microflora of the genitals.

The rules of women's intimate hygiene vary depending on the periods of life. The mucous membrane of the vagina of girls is very delicate and therefore extremely susceptible to infections. It is necessary to wash the genitals with warm water in the morning and evening, as well as after going to the toilet.

For men, genital hygiene includes daily washing of the genitals with warm water and soap. The main rule for men is to wash the genital area as thoroughly as possible, especially for areas with skin folds, since it is in them that the greatest amount of bacteria accumulates, which, by the way, can also cause an unpleasant odor. This rule applies to both boys and mature men.

Boys in adolescence should be taught to intimate hygiene. Also, they must be warned and prepared for the appearance of wet dreams, after which it is also necessary to wash the genitals with warm water.

Lingerie

To wear or not to wear a thong? Scientists have proven that a narrow strip of thong promotes the movement of bacteria from the anus to the vagina. Therefore, it is best to save this sexy lingerie for a romantic evening, and not use it every day. The same can be said about synthetic underwear.

Reject synthetic and tight underwear, try to wear it less often, only on special occasions. Such underwear does not allow the skin to breathe and prevents the passage of air, which creates favorable conditions for the reproduction of harmful bacteria. Natural cotton underwear will protect against these troubles.

Intimate hygiene rules for men and women

• It is necessary to wash the genitals with warm water and clean hands. Do not swim in the lake or pool during your period.
• Towel must be clean, soft and individual.
• No washcloths or other devices are absolutely necessary for washing the genitals, as they can lead to the appearance of microcracks and cuts on the very sensitive skin of intimate places.
• Wash with warm water 1-2 times a day.
• Soap may only be used to clean the area around the opening of the vagina.
• Pads should be changed at least 4-5 times a day. If you use tampons, you must remember that they can stay in the body for no more than 2-4 hours. Doctors generally do not recommend the use of tampons.
• During menstruation it is better to avoid sexual intercourse. At this time, they increase the risk of inflammation of the uterus and appendages, especially if one of the partners does not follow the rules of intimate hygiene.

There is nothing complicated about these rules. You just need to accustom yourself to cleanliness - and then the problems associated with the genitals will be much less.