Please provide some do's and don'ts on maintaining vaginal health.

Ignore: Douching the vagina can cause bacterial imbalances that lead to a fishy odor. Bacterial vaginosis.

Ignore: Don't douche; the vagina cleans itself.

Ignore: If women have frequent vaginitis, i recommend taking acidophilus tabs 1 tablet 2x/day.

Avoid: Avoid douching, eat well, rest, practice safe sex. Lactobaccilli are your friends!

Ignore: Avoid douching. It can actually CAUSE bacterial vaginosis, a cause of irritation, discharge & odor.

Ignore: Nothing too tight, nothing too painful, no cosmetics, foreplay is protective- enjoy your life.

Ignore: Keep vulva dry at all times. No deodorants/powder. No douches without Dr adv. Use tampons wisely.

If: If your vagina has a strong or unpleasant odor, see your doctor.

Avoid: Avoid using harsh soaps or cleansers on the vulva or inside the vagina.

A: A Nutritious diet and drinking plenty of fluids are key to vaginal and reproductive health.

Using: Using condoms during sex helps to protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

Change: Change condoms when switching from oral or anal sex to vaginal sex.

Having: Having regular gynecological exams is crucial to maintaining your vaginal health.

Every: Every woman should have her first gynecological exam by age 21 or when sexually active.

Not: Not treating infection can lead to unpleasant, painful, and serious reproductive health problems.

If: If you don't have enough natural lubricant, use artificial one to reduce friction and impr. pleasure.

Avoid: Avoid Oil based gels,...they can cause latex in condoms to break down and might cause infection.

Do: Do Not wear tight-fitting clothing that constantly rub against the vagina.

To: To help prevent Infx, change out of wet swimsuits and sweaty workout clothes as quickly as possible.

After: After a bowel movement, wipe from front to back to avoid bacterial contamination & prevent Infx.

Change: Change sanitary pads and tampons regularly during your period.

When: When you're not having your period, do not use pads or panty liners to absorb normal vag discharge.

Don't: Don't use scented products in the vaginal area. It can cause severe irritation.

Take: Take a daily probiotic if having recurrent yeast infections to get vaginal flora back to normal.

Don't: Don't Douche – It throws off vaginal pH.

Douching: Douching decreases acidity & can pave the way to a bacterial vaginal infection.

After: After urinating – wipe with white, soft, unscented toilet paper.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health: change tampons at least every 4 to 6 hours.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Use tampons & sanitary napkins that have no scents or dyes.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Brand new bathing suits or panties – wash before wearing.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Always wear your under pants when trying on bathing suits at the store.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Feminine “Deodorants” aren't needed – just use good hygiene.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Don't use perfumes and sprays in your genital area.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – Your vagina needs to breath- avoid clothes that are overly tight in the crotch.

Vaginal: Vaginal Health – To avoid yeast infection change out of your wet swimsuit promptly.

Vaginal: If you have a change in color, texture, odor, or amount of discharge, get medically checked.

Avoid: Avoid douching. It can wash bacteria up into the uterus and increases the risk of vaginal infection.

To: To be sure of an accurate Pap smear result, avoid having intercourse for 48 hours before your test.

Ignore: The vagina is self cleaning and requires no particular special maintenance, washing with water is OK.

Ignore: Do--eat well, exercise, drink lots of water and use probiotics; Don't--douche eat excess sugar.

Ignore: Do use condoms to protect against STDs unless you and your partner have recently been tested.

Ignore: Dove unscented bar soap only, no tight jeans/leggings, + cotton underwear, no body wash, no douche!