Here's how to have a sparkly clean vagina

Maintaining vaginal hygiene is vital for all women to do and understanding how to properly take care of your vagina is vital for your health.

Discharge is also a normal secretion that the vagina produces in order to keep itself clean. Although this is a self-cleaning organ, you can take steps to improve your vaginal hygiene.

1. Wash your vulva daily with water

Washing your vagina the correct way is important in maintaining a healthy pH balance while also preventing infections. Don't put soap inside your vagina. Some products (such as body washes) have a pH level of 8, which throw off your normal pH level and cause itchiness, irritations, and odour.

2. Wash the outer areas circling the vagina

External parts, such as the vulva and the labia majora the larger outer folds of the vulva, should also be cleaned with soap and water every day. Clean at least once a day to get rid of sweat, traces of urine and discharge that accumulates through out the day.

3. Avoid washing too often

Rough and hard washcloths can create small tears and expose you to infection. Avoid these and use a soft washcloth or your hand instead. Also, do not clean yourself more than once a day. Excessive cleaning can disrupt the pH balance and lead to dryness.

Do you need someone to talk to about your sexual lifestyle? Do you have questions about sex? Do you want your sex life to be better? Send your questions to hotpulse@pulse.ng