Question 1

i know you do not put soap inside vagina. but what is best soap/body wash for outside area? castile soap? just water isn't good enough for me

Accepted Answer

No need to change...: There is no need to change soaps when showering. A woman or girl can just use the same mild shower soap that she washes everywhere else with, and just gently rub the places between the big labia and her thighs, and between the big labia and her small inner labia, and around the clitoris. That should gently remove excess oils (sebum) and stuff. Of course, "over-cleaning" can lead to rashes.

Question 2

i just cut myself while shaving down there, help? washed it with soap and water and put some ointment cream on it and a band-aid, but was that good enough to prevent an infection?

Accepted Answer

Generaly so: Wash daily apply antibiotic ointment and keep covered.

Question 3

rarely use nasal irrigation bottle and rinse tip with very hot water. do not use soap in bottle fearing residue. any danger not using soap? again rarely used and only distilled water. fearing more harm than good now?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning :  Soap uses ionic bonds to remove bacteria, viruses, mold etc when combined with water.  This will not necessarily occur with rinsing alone.  Can rub surface of bottle in combination with water to remove soap residue.

Question 4

is simply washing my hands with soap and water good enough after using the restroom if i have high risk cervical hpv so that i don't transmit it ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is quite adequate.

Question 5

is regular soap and water good enough to wash high risk cervical hpv off of the hands to prevent transmission?

Accepted Answer

Sounds fine: Water has been used for thousands and thousands of years, and is fine. However, one should not overwash, as that will cause skin problems. Adding a gentle soap will help with washing away things like bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

Question 6

isn't it enough to just clean it thoroughly every couple of months with soap and hot water?

Accepted Answer

Please add subject: I suspect you are asking about cleaning a device. Usually maintenance instructions are included or available through managing company.

Question 7

is it better to use kojic acid soap with cold water?

Accepted Answer

No matter: Should not matter either way.

Question 8

will using water remove covid-19 if no soap is available?

Accepted Answer

: Probably, yes. Coronaviruses are very fragile, and vigorous washing or rinsing with water alone probably is very protective. Alternatively if no soap is available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Question 9

what cause grime and dirt marks on the sink when one washes their skin with soap and water?

Accepted Answer

Oil versus Water: Soaps in general are partially oily and partially water soluble.  The soap surrounds a dirt particle, oily part pointing in and water soluble part pointing out as a smplistic answer.  But it is hard to keep the combination completely disolved in the water and so some of it clings to the sides of the sink; if i remember my biochemistry classes at all!

Question 10

is semen dead and gone if you use soap and a towel but no water?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, soap kills sperms.

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I know you do not put soap inside vagina. but what is best soap/body wash for outside area? castile soap? just water isn't good enough for me

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I just cut myself while shaving down there, help? washed it with soap and water and put some ointment cream on it and a band-aid, but was that good enough to prevent an infection?

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Rarely use nasal irrigation bottle and rinse tip with very hot water. do not use soap in bottle fearing residue. any danger not using soap? again rarely used and only distilled water. fearing more harm than good now?

A member asked:

Is simply washing my hands with soap and water good enough after using the restroom if i have high risk cervical hpv so that i don't transmit it ?

A member asked:

Is regular soap and water good enough to wash high risk cervical hpv off of the hands to prevent transmission?

A member asked:

Isn't it enough to just clean it thoroughly every couple of months with soap and hot water?

A member asked:

Is it better to use kojic acid soap with cold water?

A member asked:

Will using water remove covid-19 if no soap is available?

A member asked:

What cause grime and dirt marks on the sink when one washes their skin with soap and water?

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Is semen dead and gone if you use soap and a towel but no water?

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