These are the 6 things you should never do to your vagina!

Give your vagina some love by avoiding these habits.

A vagina is beautiful, very delicate and a little messy too. It is the source of pleasure, new life and those annoying menstrual cramps every month. It is the most important body part of a woman and it requires equal attention as you would give to other parts. One reason why you should consider taking good care of your vagina is, if you don’t, you will be more prone to infections. You certainly do not want that now do you? To make sure, that your vagina is clean and well maintained, just avoid these things. You should never do these 6 things to your vagina ever. ALSO READ These are the 6 most important things about vagina that every man must know!

1. Wearing tight underwear

Now let us start with the basics.  You should never wear tight underwear, especially if you have a long day ahead. Wearing one will cause sweating and also chafing of the skin. If there is sweat around your vagina, it gives way to more heat and moisture and that can out you at a risk of yeast infection.

2. Getting your vagina pierced

Piercings in private areas is the recent trend. Don’t do it just because you think it is cool, because this will do some serious damage to your vagina.  Since vagina is a very sensitive area, by getting a piercing done down there, you are making it easily prone to infections and if not done properly it can also lead to nerve damage. Also getting a piercing done at a shop you are not familiar with can also you put at a risk of contracting HIV, STDs and maybe hepatitis B too. ALSO READ 5 simple ways to tighten your vagina!

3. Vaginal steaming

Several celebrities swear by this procedure. But trust us when we say, vaginal steaming is a very bad idea. For those who are unaware, vaginal steam is a procedure where you sit on a chair and there is a steam that is blown towards your vagina.  This happens in several spas and they even promote it. However, it can burn the sensitive skin around your vagina. And what’s worse, it can also damage your bladder or rectum.

4. Practicing vaginal douching

Many women do it and swear by it. That doesn’t mean it is good for your vagina. Some women use water and vinegar to wash vagina. This is however one of the worst habits ever. It will mess with the pH balance and that again will lead to infections.  Douching or even shooting water inside the vagina is not a good idea at all. ALSO READ What is vaginal douching: Everything you need to know about vaginal douching

5. Shaving away all your pubic hair

There is a reason why a vagina has so much hair. It is to keep your private area protected and also to absorb moisture if any. It also keeps your vagina free of any infections like genital warts or even herpes. Trimming is a good idea; however do not shave it off completely.

6. Using harmful sex toys

Sex indeed should be a little adventurous. However in the name of adventure don’t use sex toys that can potentially harm you. Even the slightest cut inside the vagina can lead to intense bleeding. In case you hurt yourself, you do not have to feel embarrassed. In emergency cases always consult a doctor.

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