Healthy Swellness: Keeping your lady parts healthy this summer

July 14, 2014

Picnics in the park, sunshine-filled days on the beach, kicking your feet up at the cottage. Ah, summertime is good. But being a lady comes with its own set of must-dos in the summer, especially when it comes to taking care of staying healthy “down there.”

Why’s that? Well, there’s bacteria down there. Yes, in the vagina. A good bacteria that helps maintain its naturally low pH level. It’s called lactobacilli. But summer presents a little problem when it comes to this “good” bacteria. The hot weather we love in the summer helps promote the growth of “bad” bacteria in there. And when that bad bacteria proliferates, you’re not so much enjoying summer but instead contending with some itchy and very uncomfortable (and possibly not so lovely smelling) lady parts.

So what you need to do to keep everything running well down there? Here you go:

Drink enough waterPut down the mojito and hydrate with water. When you consume enough water, you help to ensure your body’s fluid output is at a healthy level.

Stay fresh sans fresheners Yes, it’s tempting to use a freshening product if things are a little malodorous down there, but you could be making the problem worse by triggering a vaginal infection. It may temporarily make the scent better, but your best bet is to steer clear of these types of scented hygiene products.

Go with loose, breathable outfits If there was ever a time to go with a boho, easy breezy look, it’s summer! Yes, you might want to occasionally pull on some tight booty shorts, but wear them 24/7 and you could be creating a problem in the vajayjay. That tight gear shows off your assets but it also gives little breathing room to your lady bits. It actually makes it a warm and cozy world for that bacteria to grow. Go with cotton, looser items for your summer wardrobe and your vajayjay will thank you.

Don’t do the douche We get that you want to makes sure things are clean down there, but the vagina is kinda cool and it can do its own cleaning pretty well. Douching actually interferes with this and throws off the natural balance of bacteria. Hello, irritation and possible infection!

Suit up, and then change into a chic kaftan Splash about in the pool in your tiny bikini but don’t just pop out of the pool and head straight to your chaise longue. Your wet bikini bottom makes it a moist world down there, and you and your crotch will be better if you take a sec to change into some dry clothing.

Now for some bad news…even if you follow all of these tips, you may find yourself coming down with an uncomfortable situation down there. While most of us automatically think, “Uh-oh, yeast infection,” it actually may not be. Research shows that over 66 percent of women who diagnose themselves with a yeast infect were actually incorrect. More common than yeast infections is bacterial vaginosis—and this is key as bacterial vaginosis must be treated with antiobiotics.

Rather than assume you have a yeast infection, wouldn’t you rather treat what you have in the right way and get back to enjoying your summer by figuring out what’s bothering you down there? There’s a new test that can help you do this: VagiSense, and you can get it right in the pharmacy. It helps you determine if what you have is more likely a yeast infection or an infection you should go see your doctor for care for, such as bacterial vaginosis.

Want more info? You can check out more at www.isharemyhealth.ca

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Tags: bacteria, douche, vaginosis, vagisense, yeast infection