Guidelines for intimate hygiene during puberty

The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor II Huynh Thi Hien - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

The female reproductive organs are very sensitive to the function of urine excretion and sexual activity. The position is close to the anus, so if it is not cleaned properly, it is easy to get infected.

When entering puberty, there will be many changes both psychologically and physically. From a biological perspective, puberty is the period of change from a child to an adult and fertile.
The body has many changes, especially the "private area" that makes many girls confused. For example:
Pubic hair in the private area begins to appear, growing around the vagina to form an inverted triangle. Sweat glands and sebaceous glands develop strongly, causing the private area to sometimes have an unpleasant odor and can cause inflammation of the pores in the private area. The genitals are always wet due to the secretion of a lot of white discharge. The vulva grows larger, the color becomes darker. Menstruation begins. The ovaries begin to function and secrete the female sex hormone progesterone. You can get pregnant if you have unprotected sex. Puberty is a period of great physical and psychological change, so girls are extremely sensitive. Babies are often shy and anxious. If adults are not instructed on how to properly clean the intimate area during puberty, it will cause many diseases such as: vaginal infection, vaginal itching, vaginal yeast infection, cervicitis... Complications from these Cervical infection can initially cause dangerous diseases such as cervical cancer, ovarian cysts,...

Girls at puberty can apply some of the following ways to clean the private area:
Wash the private area daily with clean water or a suitable cleaning solution. Menstrual days need to change tampons often (< 4 hours/time). Each time you change, gently wash the intimate area and dry with a clean towel. Do not use cleaning solutions or detergents with other functions (soap, shampoo, shower gel, etc.) to clean the intimate area. Avoid the case of damage and imbalance of pH in the vagina. Do not soak the buttocks and the private area in a bowl of water, because the bacteria in the anus will go back into the vagina, causing infection. Proper hygiene of the intimate area during puberty is necessary
About shaving the pubic area: Hair mu is to create a protective layer to protect the sensitive skin of this area. If your girlfriend intends to shave, go to shops that specialize in doing this to be safe. Avoid arbitrarily using a razor to damage the skin of the private area, ingrown hairs and folliculitis. It is best to cut only a part of it. When the genital area has pustules and itches a lot, you need to see a doctor immediately. Do not arbitrarily squeeze acne or scratch too hard to damage the private area. Do not douche deep into the vagina. If you use a tissue after using the toilet, wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria from entering the vagina. Wear loose fitting, loose-fitting underwear. Avoid wearing tight and non-absorbent pants.

There are no rules for how old a sanitizer should be. However, specialists recommend that when girls start puberty, they can use feminine hygiene products.
The reality is that many people often mistakenly believe that regularly using feminine hygiene solutions for puberty or any age is the right thing to do.
Vaginal environment is always secreted to maintain moisture and self-cleaning mechanism. If you overuse the cleaning solution, douche it deeply, and fix it too carefully, it will kill the beneficial bacteria that protect the invasion of pathogens. Causes vaginal dryness, itchiness, and vaginal infections.
When choosing a feminine hygiene solution for puberty, you should buy a cleaning solution that is suitable for your pH, follow the instructions of your gynecologist to choose the most suitable type for you. Sanitizer should only be used twice a day. With menstrual days can use more. If you feel that the intimate area is not clean when you do not use a cleaning solution, dilute it with clean water to clean the private area.
Do not use many cleaning solutions at the same time or change different cleaning solutions continuously, which can easily cause irritation of the vulva.