It’s all good down there
Your vagina isn’t just an important part of your body. It’s pretty sensitive too. Which means you need to take special care of it to prevent infections.
Wondering where to start? You’re in the right place. Follow these tips and you’ll be fine:
1. Don’t Wash your vagina with douches (water and other fluids used in flushing the vagina) or harsh liquids. They can upset the natural balance of your body. To find out more about douching click here
Do: Wash your vagina with warm water and mild, unscented soap only. There’s no need to scrub with all your might. Your vagina cleanses itself naturally from the inside through vaginal discharge.
2. Don’t: Dry your vagina with a rough, soiled towel after bathing. It can irritate your skin.
Do: Gently pat your vagina dry with a soft clean towel.
3. Don’t
Wear tight, uncomfortable underwear or underwear made with synthetic fabrics like nylon, rayon and polyester. They can get you all sweaty and stinky.
Do: Wear clean and fresh underwear made with natural fabrics like cotton. They absorb moisture well and allow your skin breathe easy.
4. Don’t: Wipe your vagina from back to front after using the toilet. It transfers bacteria from your anus to your vagina.
Do: Wipe your vagina from front to back always. If you have super sensitive skin, use plain, unscented toilet paper to avoid irritation. If you’d rather use water, dry your vagina before putting on your underwear. Also, don’t forget to wash your hands with soap each time you use the toilet.
5. Don’t: Panic if you have clear, watery, white or milky whitish vaginal discharge. It’s not strange or gross. It’s a perfectly normal and healthy bodily function.
Do See a doctor if you have thick, chunky yellow or green discharge, if there’s a foul odour, or if your vagina itches.
6. Don’t: Shave your pubic hair with a blunt, unsterilized shaving stick. Or shave your pubic hair just because everyone else is doing it. There’s no one way your vagina should look. If you want to shave, fine. If you prefer to trim, fine. If you don’t want to do anything, fine. Your body, your choice. As long as that area is clean, you’re good to go.
Do: Shave your pubic hair with a clean, sharp shaving stick. First, trim your pubic hair with a small, sterilised pair of scissors. Next, shave slow and easy so you don’t hurt yourself. When you’re through, dab some aloe vera on your pubic area to soothe it. Then store your shaving stick in a cool, dry area to keep bacteria away.
There you have it, girl! Now show your vagina some love.
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Thanks For the Tips Big Sis, Big sister I wish you could include the Tips for the care of our breast too, I believed it's also a great part of the woman organs because many don't know... Sometimes my roommates said that her mom told her not to use her body lotion on her breast she usually use Shea butter on it after bath and she never use sponge on them only wash well with soap and water... The kind of bra and all those stuffs sha... *My Suggestions* I believed u understand Dearest sister!
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Thanks a lot for this feedback Hannah_1. We will look into it and work towards it. Once again, thanks a lot.
That is true
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Pls big sis are u there?? I nid ur reply ASAP... I just wnt to knw if its wrong to masturbate? Does it have any health implications?
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Hey Ryan! Thanks for the comment. We face replied this comment on the other article. We advise that you go to the article to read our response. We hope this helps
Bigg sis! Sometyms i get dis tinglin sensational feelin around and in ma vagina... Pls wah culd this possibly be?
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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. If the tingly feeling does not itch or pain you, then there is nothing to worry about. It is normal for everyone to get a sensational feeling in the vagina. It shows that you have a sexual urge and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. It shows that you stress human and normal. We hope this helps
Am actualli lost! Aw can masturbation cause loss of virginity
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Hey Ryan! Thanks for the comment. You do not have to be lost about this because sex is not the only way to lose your virginity. The concept behind being a virgin is to have your hymen intact. Once your hymen is torn, you are no longer a virgin and this has nothing to do with if you have had sex or not. Penetration or force (through rigorous exercises) are the things that can tear one's hymen. Fingering is a form of penetration and yes, it can tear the hymen. We hope this helps
Please i have this whitish discharge from my vagina and it has an awkward smell, what do i do about it?
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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. Having a whitish discharge is not always a cause for concern but the fact that it has a smell is something you should see a doctor for immediately. Vaginal discharge is not meant to smell. We also advise that you talk to a trusted adult too. We hope this helps
It is a vaginal discharge and happens to girls before they start their menstruation and even after. The fluid keeps the vagina clean and balances the P.H level of the vagina and it is advised to wash the vagina with neat warm or Leukwarm water and a mild soap if you don't have a mild soap or don't know whether the soap is mild use neat warm or leukwarm water. The fluid smells but if it has a strong fishy odour: reduce the amount of sugar you eat and drink more water, if it continues to smell really bad and maybe your vagina hurts see a doctor immediately.
I didn't see my period this month but I'm still seeing a white discharge on my pant
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Hey jenny! Thanks for the comment. The month is not yet over. When was the last time you saw your period? When we say monthly cycle, what we mean is either 28 days or 30 days (depending on your cycle). It does not have to start on the 1st of the month and end on the last day neither does it mean that it should start on a particular date and end on that same day every month. It can start at the end of the month but as long as it lasts up to 28 or 30 days as the case may be with your menstrual cycle, that is all that matters. What you need to do is to track your period using a calendar to know how long your cycle is. Please note that menstrual cycles last from 21 -35 days depending on the individual. We hope this helps.
I didn't see my period this month but I'm still seeing a white discharge on my pant
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I don't understand d discharge that am having and its itching me.
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Hey Nachi! Thanks for the comment. We advise that you talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor immediately. We hope this helps
I am often see vaginal discharge on my underwear what happened
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Hey Toseen! Thanks for the comment. The whitish thing you see is called vaginal discharge and it is not just whitish, there are other colors and feels that occur at different times in your menstrual cycle. It could be clear, milky or stretchy depending on your cycle. The only time you should be worried about a discharge is if it green or yellow in colour, if its clumpy like cheese, if it has a bad odour, rashes, swelling or if it itches. Seeing a discharge does not necessarily mean that your period is coming soon. We hope this helps.
Is it normal for a girl to have mensuration for 7 days and is it proper for a girl to have menstrual pain.
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Hey Phoebe! Thanks for the comment. Periods last from 2 days - 7 days depending on the individual. The flow also depends on the individual so you have nothing to worry about. Not everyone has menstrual pain but some people do. Please talk to a trusted adult about these. We hope this helps
I am new here
Big Sis What Does It Mean For A Girl To See A Yellowish Discharge In Her Underwear
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Hey Lissy! Thanks for the comment. We advise that you see a doctor and talk to a trusted adult about it. We hope this helps
hey big sister. I am 12 .But I already have breast and already grow
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hey big sister. I am 12 .But I already have breast and already grown hair all over me. I usually have vagina d.
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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. We are sure the comment cut off and you were meant to say you have vaginal discharge. Vaginal discharge is normal except when it is clumpy like cheese, smelly or green in color. We hope this helps
hey big sister. I am 12 .But I already have breast and already grown hair all over me. I usually have vagina discharge . I think i have suppose to start my period ,please is something
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Nothing is wrong dear
Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. Nothing is wrong with you dear. Not everyone starts their period as early as 12. You still have some time as you are still young. Don't worry yourself, you have a long time to experience these things so before it comes, enjoy yourself. Stop worrying yourself okay? Your period will come soon. We hope this helps.
My vagina is swollen and paining what can i do
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Make sure you don't do harmful practices that irritates the vajay. Still better See a gynecologist
Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. Please talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor immediately. We hope this helps
A vaginal discharge can be yucky and sticky. Have you ever heard of a pantyliner, it looks like a pad but smaller and it doesn't have wings. They are used in collecting that maybe you should buy some.
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that very nice of you. i saw something like that in my pad it is as many as five apart from the original pad. but i never knew it is called pantliners.but know you have had to my knowledge .thanks.
You're welcome.
My vagina always itch me and some Times a with substance come out of my vagina. Pls girls I need help
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You need to see your doctor, datz infection
Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. We advise you to talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor. We hope this helps
my vaginal always smells no matter what l do, l dnt like it advice pls
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Go see a doctor to know what the problem really is..... Also as the post says take care of that area very well
visit a doctor or read the post clearly
Hey big sister my vagina itches me and sometimes it usually pain me what should I do pls
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Go and see a doctor.
I always have boils on my vaginal after shaving what should I do
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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. Shaving can be a bit technical sometimes. You just need to learn a few tricks like NEVER shave dry! You should always shave on a damp skin. Also, Shave towards just one direction (preferably inwards; the direction where the hair grows from). Also note that you should moisturize 30 minutes after shaving as the skin remains sensitive immediately after shaving. We hope this helps.
big sister ! What can cause side abdominal pains
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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. Different things can cause abdominal pain. We advise that you talk to a trusted adult and see a doctor. We hope this helps
it is said dat washing d vagina with soap can cause cancer, is dat true??
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Hey YoungQueen! Thanks for the comment. Washing the vagina with soap CANNOT cause cancer. However, you should not wash your vagina with soap because the vagina automatically cleans itself. Soaps have chemicals that can affect the vagina and may cause an infection. We hope this helps
Yes its true just wash it with regular warm water, and if u are on ur period do not use dettol please, use just add a pinch of salt to ur warm water.
Ok
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Thanks
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Thanks
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this is good tanks
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pls hw can i tightened my virgina
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Hw can the vina be clean when it is hairy?
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Tanx a lot
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How can Virginia be clean when hairy?
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Thanks a lot
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big sis av got rashes in my vigina dat iche me nd discomfort me even in public wat do i do?
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Go and see ur doctor is PID dat is wat we call pelvic infection disease
You definitely have to visit a Doctor for proper treatment.
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how can I know that a girl is in period time?
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taking care is v important
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Taking care of it is importanter
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i think its ok but regular masturbation also helps alot nd stimulating d clitoris nd drinking cum(semen)
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Very nice
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Good Galapanky
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I am married and my husband always abusing me for my lacking to take care of my vgn ,but I do my best always.
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ask him how you are supposed to do it
I am married and my husband always abusing me for my lacking to take care of my vgn ,but I do my best always. How can I convinced him to keep his word wite.
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is vaginal discharge part of puberty
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Hello Margret, Yes you are right, vaginal discharge is part of puberty. But the discharge is usually whitish or a little yellowish. If it is another colour, please see a doctor. We hope this helps.
Hey!Guys,there This Awful smell That Comes Out Of My Vagina and Some Discharge,i Want To Get Rid Of It What Should i Do?Pls Help A Sis!
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Hello Ros, It is very important to see a doctor if you notice any changes in your vaginal discharge like bad odour or if the colour is not white or a bit yellow. Please do not try to cure yourself as it could lead to more problems. We hope this helps.
Thanks
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Thank you
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thanks
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Thanks I have a question About seeing ur doctor If ur vagina itches Is it a sign of infection??
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angel can we talk
yh i wanted to ask the same question
Hey Angel! Thanks for the comment. Yes, it is advisable that you see a doctor or a certified pharmacist to verify as itching can be a sign of infection. The vagina is very sensitive and signs like these should be taken seriously. We hope this helps
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Does Virginia expand
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Hey Barbie! Thanks for the comment. No it doesn't. The vagina is elastic and so it naturally relaxes after being stretched. This is why the vagina returns to normal after a woman gives birth to a baby. You can google to find out more about the vagina. We hope this helps
Hey Kyro! thanks for the comment. it depends on body types.
Mine is itching and if I itch it painful
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nice one.
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Plz big sis. I av a very different thing to ask. The question is that, what is the side effect of blow job?
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Hey Hesterification ! Thanks for the comment. There are several side effects of oral sex and these include a number of STDs/STIs some of which include; gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes etc. We hope this helps
What do you think causes menstrual sizeure???
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That's an excellent piece. Feeling more better 😍🤩
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What causes vaginal itching?
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Infection
Hi am new here am I welcomed? This teaching is really helping I have tried it,thanks so much it really helped me
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Hi,am new. Is it preferable to use soap to moisten your vagina while shaving?
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Hello big sister. I'm hoping to recieve answer as soon as possible, please. I've been urinating every 30secs and it's a little bit painful. Please,what could be the problem?
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Hi girl
hi i am new
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hi! Am new here
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Cool😘
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i usually have boils in my pubic hair region does that mean i have an infection
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Keep your private parts healthy and clean.
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