Dont be nervousthis is what we do.
Here are 11 things gynecologists really want you to know.
Your vagina is the internal tube that allows for vaginal childbirth andpenetration during sex.
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You really dont need to do anything special for your vulva.
But dont use special scrubs or washesthey can be irritating.
Mild soap and water are really all you need.
As for your vagina, you’ve got the option to completely leave that alone.
No need to venture to help it out with any products.
That definitely includes douches, which can alter the pH of your vagina andlead to irritation and infection.
Discharge is totally normal, and it can change throughout your menstrual cycle.
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This is when youre most fertile, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes.
Then the cycle begins all over again.
Again, this is all normal.
No matter what you think the problem may be, weird-looking discharge is a sign to see a doctor.
Your vagina is not a cookie or a flower, so its not going to smell like one.
It can even be due to something like leaving atamponin for too long.
Sure, itching and burning are hallmark symptoms of ayeast infection.
It can be confusing, Dr. Coleman says.
That could be a sign youredealing with something else entirely.
Its not like your entire vulva will plop onto the ground and roll away if you dont.
People need to appreciate that underwear is to protect your clothes [from discharge], Dr. Streicher says.
In fact, thats what Dr. Shepherd recommends people do at night.
Thats also why she recommends changing your underwear after you work out.
venture to use things that are specially made to be used as a lubricant, Dr. Streicher says.
Anything else can throw off the pH balance [of your vagina] and cause problems.
Hereswhat else you should know about lubebefore you dive in.
Treatments like hormonal birth control can limit how much your uterine lining thickens and help prevent heavy bleeding.
Yes, thats true even if youre in a monogamous relationship, Dr. Shepherd says.
Its not like getting tested means you automatically think your partner is cheating.
This is not something you want to mess with, so stay on top of your STI testing schedule.
