All women should be concerned about their reproductive health. According to obstetricians and gynecologists, there are some common practices that women follow in order to maintain reproductive health, but they actually end up doing more harm than good.
Below are 3 habits that damage your private organ as a lady.
1. Cleaning too often.
Cleaning is good, but cleaning your private organ more than once a day can actually have the opposite effect. Unlike the skin on your face or body, the vulva rarely (if not never) sees the light of day. This means that it’s not exposed to environmental factors like UV rays and pollution. Cleaning that part too much washes away the good bacterial that keeps your private organ healthy, without giving it time to rebalance and replenish.
2. Using Scented Soaps.
Scented soaps or cleaners can mess up the pH balance of your body, possibly causing an yeast infection. Even scented wipes and deodorants marketed specifically for your private organ can cause irritations. Before you start applying skincare products there, it’s important to read the labels clearly. This is because the area is extremely sensitive and the skin is thinner than elsewhere on our body. As a general rule of thumb, anything harsh, or anything that contains alcohol, artificial fragrances, sulphates and parabens should be avoided. Always check with your gynaecologist before you give any new product a go on your private organ.
3. Smoking.
You probably know the negative health effects caused by smoking, but did you know that smoking can specifically impact your private organ? When compared to non-smokers, women that smoke experience more irregular and more painful periods. According to Healthline, smoking can lead to lower estrogen levels and vaginal dryness. Smoking can impact your reproductive health later in life by causing early menopause and difficulties becoming pregnant.
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