This is an exclusive blog post by medical doctor, Dami Daniel.
"...If only you can adhere to the commandments and let its principles
not depart from your sight..."
(Only if you have a va gina)
A
clean and healthy Vj (as some of you might call it) has become the Holy
Grail for most young ladies, but achieving this feat is as easy as
riding a bicycle. If only you can adhere to the commandments and let its
principles not depart from your sight.
1. THOU SHALL NOT DOUCHE
This
is the first and most important commandment of a healthy va gina. The
vag ina is self-cleansing; I repeat the Vag ina is self-cleansing!! You
putting in stuff to wash it or make it smell better will damage its
ability to self-clean. You can however wash the outside of your Vj with
baby soap and water while having a regular bath, but please endeavor to
leave the inner parts of your vagina alone.
2. THOU SHALL WEAR COTTON PANTIES OVER ANY OTHER MATERIALS
Whether
its Victoria's secret or handmade, the importance of cotton panties
cannot be overemphasized. It dries quickly so it helps avoid dampening
environment where bacteria can grow. Also it allows passage of air
unlike the nylon panties that prevent air passage and encourages yeast
infection. So when next you visit the store stay away from fancy silk,
lacy or synthetic materials( save them for special occasions maybe).
3. THOU SHALL REGULARLY TRIM YOUR PUBIC HAIR
Haba…are
we growing a forest down there lady? Hair is good, too much” No, No!
Many women take trimming the pubic hair for granted. Fortunately like
trimming the under arm hair, trimming va ginal hair helps keep the va gina
healthy and clear of ODOUR. Excessive pubic hair can cause increased
moisture which can encourage bacteria growth and also hair infections
such as folliculitis etc. Hence, trim next weekend.
4. THOU SHALL STAY AWAY FROM VAGI NAL SPRAYS, SOAPS AND BUBBLE BATH
Young
women commonly use vagina products which are never necessary since we
reiterated that the vag ina is self-cleaning. The FDA U.S studies show
that vaginal products cause more harm than good. The sprays do not clear
odors instead they alter the vagina PH and predispose the vagina to
irritation and invasion by bacteria colony. Stay away from such and keep
your privates natural.
5. THOU SHALL CLEAN FROM FRONT TO BACK
Many
ladies visit the gynecology clinic scared, saying they have toilet
infection, recounting how they visited their friend’s house and used
their toilet just to come down with an infection. Truth is many women
introduce these infections themselves by cleaning their down below from
the back to the front, in so doing they transport bacteria in the anal
region into the vagina. Clean instead from front to back with clean
wipes.
6. THOU SHALL REGULARLY WEAR LOOSE FITTING CLOTHES
It’s
good to look sexy, however regular tight clothing like skinny pants or
tight bum shorts can have effects on the vagina like that of nylon pants
(ref. 2nd commandment). Tight clothing trap moisture and fluid which
can cause yeast, bacterial infection and commonly rash, unlike loose
clothing. So when next you visit the tailor leave some width to
breathe.
7. THOU SHALL DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
Hydrate,
hydrate, hydrate! These days women focus on wine, juice, soda to quench
their thirst. They often forget that water has many therapeutic effects
on the whole body and helps purify the vagina. It also helps through
urination, to clean the urethra from pelvic infections.
8. THOU SHALL MONITOR STRANGE VAGINAL BEHAVIOR
Do
not take laws into your hands, this is why doctors exist. If you notice
any changes down there like itch, odor, discharge or pain, do not go
ahead and take a cocktail of over the counter drugs or vaginal creams
and adjuncts products. Instead consult your nearest physician quickly.
9. THOU SHALL DO REGULAR PAP SMEAR
The
rate of cervical and vaginal cancers in the world is very high and
Nigerians are not excluded either. Pap smear helps detect cancer causing
viruses and pre-cancerous cells in the vagina so once you are sexually
active meet your doctor for a pap smear. Prevention is always better
than cure.
10. THOU SHALL NOT HAVE MULTIPLE SEXUAL PARTNERS
This
is the final commandment…if you are juxtaposing partners; it’s a good
move to stay faithful to one and while you're at it please be safe, use a
condom. The dangers of multiple sexual partners or a single partner
with multiple sexual partners cannot be over emphasized. The risk of
sexually transmitted infections(STIs) and cancer is high in these
persons. So don’t dillydally about choosing a single partner, act now
for the safety of your vagina and health.
Dr Dami Daniel cares.
Dami
Daniel is a Medical Doctor who considers herself a health
missionary-educating people on health issues far and wide. Spunky &
witty, there's always something up her sleeves including dodo, if she
can help it.
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