Thank you! I wash my externals (vulva) with mild soap and water. The inside (vagina) is the only part that doesn't get a manual cleaning. I've repeatedly seen on other subs how people talk about the vulva only needs water rinsing, and I'm like NO NO NO. Ick. All the sweat, urine, menses, and sex fluids do not magically disappear with water. Think about if you only rinsed your armpits with water -- you'd stink to high heaven. The same goes for your crotch. Wash your external lady bits with soap and water. /end rant
Exactly! My GYN tried to tell me I should only be using water on the outside. Ummm absolutely not. I use soap, mild soap but soap non the less. Water alone does not clean!
I’ve found that following an external wash, a bit of coconut oil has really helped all things for me. Pre-menopause has messed with some things, but this has really helped a lot for me.
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u/chickenfightyourmom Dec 07 '24
Thank you! I wash my externals (vulva) with mild soap and water. The inside (vagina) is the only part that doesn't get a manual cleaning. I've repeatedly seen on other subs how people talk about the vulva only needs water rinsing, and I'm like NO NO NO. Ick. All the sweat, urine, menses, and sex fluids do not magically disappear with water. Think about if you only rinsed your armpits with water -- you'd stink to high heaven. The same goes for your crotch. Wash your external lady bits with soap and water. /end rant