PERSONAL HYGIENE FOR WOMEN.
Personal hygiene for women is all the more important.
Women are essentially prone to certain infections like UTI and Yeast Infection.
These infections are often a result of not following basic genital hygiene.
Here are some hygiene tips for women
1- *Wash After Urinating*
Every time you pass urine, there is chance of developing infections.
The uric acid from the urine remains in the few left over drops.
So, wash your genitals with water and then wipe it dry with toilet paper.
2 - *Keep Pelvic Region Shaved*
Pelvic hair is the cause of many infections, so, shave off pelvic hair reguarly.
It is not a cosmetic but health prerogative.
3 - **Change Underwear Regularly*
You need to change your underwear at least twice daily.
Wearing the same underwear for a long time make it soggy and dampness is a store house of infections.
4. - *Use Panty Liners*
When you are having increased vaginal discharge (during ovulation) use panty liners.
They are not as thick as pads but they absorb the discharge instantly.
5. - *Change Pads Every 4 Hours*
No matter how little you bleed during your mentruation, you need to change pads every 4 hours on all 5 days.
This is to ensure that stale blood doesn't cause any vaginal infections.
6. - *Keep Armpit Shaved*
Armpit hair is the main cause of body odour, so, keep your armpit clean.
It also prevents sweaty armpits.
7 - *Wash After Intercourse*
Once you are sexually active, you have opened yourself to many sexually transmitted infections.
So, always wash your genital immediately after sex.
8 - *Don't Hold Back Urine*
You must not hold back pee when you feel the urge to urinate.
This is very bad for your kidneys.
And it also makes you prone to urinary infections.
9. - *Don't Wear Tight Bras*
Many women make the mistakes of wearing the wrong size of bra.
Tight bras are extremely unhealthy for you.
They can even lead to tumors and cause blood circulation problem.
If you have skin rashes, it might be due to tight bras.
YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH.
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