8 Essential Intimate Care Tips Every Young Girl Should Know

Intimate care tips are all about maintaining daily hygiene, which becomes a crucial part of every young girl’s overall health, especially when they enter puberty, and their bodies go through changes, and the menstrual cycle begins. During this age, young girls must maintain proper hygiene to keep infections, discomfort, and unpleasant odour away, and to maintain overall reproductive health.

In conversation with The Daily Jagran, Dr Sonal Singhal, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospital, Gurgaon, listed 8 essential intimate care tips every young girl should know:

1. No Harsh Soaps

Wash the outer vaginal area with plain water during a shower. See to it that you avoid using harsh soaps or scented products, as they can cause irritation and rashes. Moreover, douching is not at all advised, as the vagina is a self-cleaning organ.

2. Change Undergarments Every Day

It is essential to wear clean, dry cotton underwear and change it twice a day. Cotton helps absorb moisture and keeps the area fresh and odour-free.

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3. Menstrual Hygiene

During your periods, make a habit of changing sanitary pads, tampons, or menstrual cups every 4–6 hours. Additionally, while using tampons or menstrual cups, follow proper instructions and hygiene practices.

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4. Safe Pad Disposal

Never flush your sanitary pads; fold them in paper and discard them in a trash can.

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5. Washroom Hygiene Habits

Always wipe yourself from front to back to prevent, after using the washroom to stay away from harmful infections.

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6. Avoid Tight Clothing For Long Hours.

Clothes like jeans or synthetic clothes can make your skin absorb the sweat and moisture, which might also increase the risk of infection and skin rashes.

7. Stay Hydrated

Drink plenty of water in a day and eat a balanced diet, packed with fruits and vegetables, to maintain overall good health.

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8. Wash Hands Properly

After changing pads, menstrual cup, tampons or even after using the washroom, always wash your hands properly.

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Each of the above-mentioned intimate care tips is crucial for more than basic hygiene and cleanliness; it ensures a healthy pH balance, keeps you away from most infections, and promotes overall reproductive health.