Douching: harm or benefit?
Many women practice this method of intimate hygiene. The reasons are different: get rid of secretions, eliminate discomfort, just add benefits to the body. In fact, too frequent douching increases the danger of allergic reactions, irritates tissues and rinses out natural lubrication. According to American experts, syringings triple the risk of infection and the development of inflammation. Women after 40 years of douche can not be dosed at all, since any solutions only increase the dryness. Someone thinks that you can take care of intimate zones with usual means - gels, soap. Others are convinced that this can not be done in any case: for delicate zones there are special products. Well and the third in general consider, that one water is quite enough for a daily procedure of purification. We decided to understand this complicated question ... If douching is needed for medicinal purposes, everything here depends on the problem. This or that solution must be prescribed by a doctor.
Tampons or pads?
The choice we make, often without thinking about the intricacies and possible problems. Gaskets: it is necessary to change every 2-3 hours not only because of fear of leaks, but also in order to reduce the risk of infections. Tampons: it is best to apply them only the first two days of the month. When the allocation is poor, the tampon can irritate the mucous membranes and cause the vaginal dryness. Since tampons prevent the outflow of fluid from the uterus, doctors recommend changing them every two hours. If there are any inflammatory diseases of the genitals, you can not use tampons. The conclusion: focus not on advertising or advice of girlfriends. Choose something that is really comfortable only for you. If the use of a tampon is uncomfortable, you do not have to force yourself.
Harmful "everyday"?
The convenience of daily gaskets is obvious. But to wear one from morning to evening is a big mistake. Everything that is absorbed into the gasket is an excellent environment for the reproduction of bacteria. If you do not change the gasket every 4 hours, then its use will be more harm than good. Particular care should be exercised if the pad is flavored. Flavors can contain substances that cause a violation of microflora and the emergence of candidiasis (thrush). Gaskets soaked in herbal extracts are more innocuous. Many gynecologists against the use of "daily" in a constant mode. The skin of intimate zones should breathe, and not be in a greenhouse. Therefore, wear "daily" with the mind - on travel, business trips, situations when there is no opportunity to take a shower or change clothes.