Intimate Cleansing - Importance and Methods

Intimate cleansing refers to the practice of maintaining personal hygiene in the genital area to prevent infections and discomfort.
Related products/activities
Application
Genital Hygiene | Personal Care Routines | Personal Hygiene | Feminine Hygiene Products
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Intimate Cleansing FAQ


Image credit: ismtrading.co.za

Do intimate washes really work?

Many intimate washes will have claims on the bottles saying that they help your body maintain healthy pH levels or will keep your vagina super clean. However, your vagina is self-cleaning and maintains its own pH level perfectly, so it doesn’t need extra soaps to help it do this.

Are intimate washings bad for your vagina?

The truth is, intimate washes are bad for people with vaginas’ reproductive areas, especially the vagina (as in, the vaginal canal) itself. Though there are a few bad eggs on the intimate care shelves specifically (incorrectly) telling you to wash your vagina, most of them are made for the vulva.

Can a bottle of intimate wash really 'care' Your Body?

You can even add a bottle of intimate wash (sometimes called feminine wash) to your basket on fast fashion websites these days. While most of these brands claim to offer "care" to your "intimate" areas, there’s nothing intimate or caring about them. These washes and cleansers can actually cause all sorts of issues for our bodies.

What is intimate feminine hygiene?

More specifically, there is little published in the medical literature about intimate feminine hygiene as it relates to external topical washes and the role intimate feminine hygiene plays in managing unpleasant symptoms and supporting overall intimate health.

Intimate Cleansing References

If you want to know more about Intimate Cleansing, consider exploring links below:

Explore Related Topics

Is Douching Harmful or Beneficial for UTI Prevention?

Does douching impact UTI risk? Discuss the potential effects of douching on urinary health and share insights with the community