Intimate hygiene is often considered a taboo subject. Even when we talk to each other, we shy away from bringing up the subject. However, it is extremely important for the health of your body and for the harmony of life as a couple. Good vulva and vaginal health helps your overall well-being and protects your genitourinary tract. Not only that, but it allows you to enjoy your sex life without any worries.

Your vagina was built to clean itself, and your most important job is to monitor and keep its environment clean. There are some important things you can do to make sure your vaginal pH stays balanced, with normal values between 3.8 - 4.5. These aspects are important especially if you want to have a child or you already have pregnancy symptoms and a positive pregnancy test .

In the following we have 5 tips for your intimate hygiene!

1. Wear cotton underwear

It is good to choose, as much as possible, cotton underwear. It may not be the sexiest, but cotton lets your skin breathe and prevents moisture build-up. Synthetic fiber underwear, on the other hand, does not allow air to circulate. As a result, your intimate area becomes moist and warm, thus being a perfect environment for the multiplication of bacteria that thus become harmful to your body. Also avoid wearing very tight clothing. If it's not uncomfortable for you, during the night you can even give up the briefs, thus letting your skin breathe.

2. Avoid regular sponges, gloves, soaps and shower gels.

Avoid using harsh or perfumed soaps for your intimate hygiene. Using products loaded with harmful chemicals like glycerol, perfumes and antiseptics can affect the healthy balance of bacteria in the vagina. Moreover, it can also change the pH in the vaginal region, which causes irritation and can lead to the growth of harmful bacteria.

To wash the vulva area, special feminine hygiene products are recommended, such as the intimate gel from ENROUSH , specially created by gynecologists and dermatologists with 95% natural ingredients. This gel is gentle on sensitive or irritated skin and has a neutral pH to maintain the balance of your vagina. Moreover, it saves you from worrying about candida and fungal infections, because ingredients like Propolis and Tribulus Terrestris offer you antibacterial protection.

3. Say NO to scented feminine hygiene products

It's not a good idea to use feminine hygiene products like scented wipes, vaginal deodorants or scrubs if you want to keep your vagina healthy. These products can unbalance the pH of your vagina and leave you prone to infections. In addition, using vaginal scrubs can lead to exfoliation of the skin, which can further increase the risk of infections.
And in case you didn't already know, scented pads are also the cause of vulva irritation and allergies. Made with plastic, synthetic fibers and chemicals they create profound imbalances of intimate pH but even infections and other complications.

ENROUSH organic absorbents, created with a 100% organic cotton top layer and 100% natural fiber interior, are unscented and chlorine-free. So they allow the skin to breathe without retaining moisture. it gives you the protection you need without any adverse side effects for your health.

4. Be careful when shaving

Pubic hair protects the vulva from bacteria and viruses. It is an important barrier for the sensitive skin of your vulva and protects it from friction during intercourse. As long as it is cleaned regularly, pubic hair poses no health risk. However, some women feel that pubic hair increases the level of moisture in the intimate area and opt for its complete removal. The choice is yours! However, it is good to know the risks involved in shaving and complete epilation.

When you shave or epilate you can cause skin burns, redness or irritation. Once the hair starts growing back you risk developing infections from the ingrown hairs. Cuts can also lead to unwanted bacteria. It is extremely important not to use hair removal cream as it burns the hair and can be particularly harsh on the sensitive skin of the vulva.

5. Organic cotton briefs provide daily protection

Wear panty liners to help absorb vaginal discharge. Discharge is healthy – it's your body's way of cleaning your vagina of toxins and keeping it clean and hydrated. But that doesn't mean you have to feel uncomfortable in a pair of wet panties. Wearing a panty every day is a great feminine hygiene tip. 100% organic cotton briefs are recommended, as they do not contain plastic, synthetic fibers or toxic substances.

ENROUSH Day Absorbents are super thin and extremely fine you barely feel them. Being made of organic cotton, they will let your skin breathe and absorb all unwanted spills. Thus, you will feel fresh throughout the day, and the discomfort caused by vaginal discharge will remain a thing of the past.