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I m 22 virgin.should labia minora must be washed daily with intimate hygiene wash? will it darken the minora?
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Yes. No. No.: Yes, a woman's labia majora and minora should be gently washed each day. Otherwise, there will be women walking around with unwashed genitals. Men should wash their genitals gently each day, too. No, no special type of wash is needed, but just the regular bath water and a little bath soap. No, gentle washing does not darken genitals. Darker genital skin color is normal in a normal person.
Answered 4/22/2016
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