Women's Health: How to Have a Healthier Vagina (for married women only)

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As women, we oftentimes worry about our vaginal health and wonder how we can keep our genitals healthy. Thankfully, there are simple things we can do to have and maintain a healthy vagina.

Here are eleven ways to have a healthier vagina:

1. Stay well-hydrated – Your vagina needs to be well-hydrated to remain moist, supple, and healthy. Water helps your vagina to flush out toxins, germs, and order-causing bacteria.

2. Eat Pineapple – Pineapple is full of healthy and powerful antioxidants and will not only keep your vagina in tip-top health but will also make it smell and “taste” good (for you married ladies). On the other hand, coffee, smoking, and processed foods can give your vagina a bitter taste. Pineapple is also full of water to help your vagina stay well-lubricated.

3. Exercise vaginal muscles – Kegel exercises can improve and tone your pelvic floor muscle and tighten your vaginal walls. They also give you better control over your bladder, bowels and will prevent your uterus from dropping into your vagina as you age. Kegels can also help you have better orgasms! If you are not familiar with Kegels, learn more about them here.

4. Do cardio – Participating in just 30 minutes of moderate exercise three or more times a week is not only good for your cardiovascular system but will also keep your vagina functioning properly by pumping it with rich oxygenated blood.

5. Eat a healthy diet – Eating a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables such as: cranberries, apples, avocados, and dark leafy greens will keep your vagina healthy. Research shows that probiotics can help prevent the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis (BV), like discharge and odor. To add probiotics to your diet, eat fermented foods like sauerkraut, kombucha, and Greek yogurt. According to Healthline, sweet potatoes are rich in beta carotene and vitamin A, which can help keep your mucous membranes healthy. This means that, they too, can help prevent bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common vaginal infection. Omega-3 fatty acids can help with blood circulation and your sex drive!

6. Practice safe sex – If you are not in a healthy monogamous relationship and happen to be reading this, use non-latex condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and infections. If you use sex toys, clean them after each use.

7. Keep it clean – Use a mild unscented soap or cleanser daily to keep your vagina healthy (I like Summer’s Eve feminine wash). Do not wash inside your vagina or use a douche. Your body is naturally designed to cleanse itself with discharge.

8. Limit alcohol and don’t smoke – Alcohol can cause vaginal dryness and vaginosis. Alcohol abuse can impair sexual function, and nicotine can affect sexual arousal; Substance abuse of any kind can also affect your mental health and, therefore, affect sexual function. It should also be noted that smoking can disrupt the vaginal mirobiome, which can lead to BV, infections, and pontentially affecting fertility and other reproductive health issues.

9. Wear cotton underwear – Cotton underwear are more breathable and reduce the risk of yeast infections, rash, and other vaginal problems. It is also important not to wear tight-fitting underwear and jeans.

10. Wipe from front to back – Wiping from front to back helps to prevent the spread of bacteria and urinary tract infections (UTIs).

11. Have your annual exams – Making sure you get your annual exams will help you catch any minor problems before they become big ones. Your primary care physician will perform regular Pap smears to check for any signs of cancer and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Always see your doctor if you suspect something is not right.

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Isabella Boston

Isabella Boston is a Wordsmith and the creator of Bella’s Attic Studio. She is well-versed in copywriting, articles, research, and medical content writing, with a focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI), autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory illnesses. She is a diarist and the author of Passion of Flames.

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