1. Wear Loose Clothing and Cotton Underwear
Tight-fitting clothes can restrict airflow, and thus cause moisture to buildup. On the other hand, loose clothing and cotton underwear increase airflow to your groin and prevent moisture in this area. It’s also important to change your underwear every 12 hours as it’ll prevent additional bacteria growth.
2. Change Your Clothes After Exercising
Sweating can also contribute to a vaginal odor, so changing your sweaty clothes after a workout is highly recommended. For even better effects, wash your groin, then dry the area, before putting on fresh clothes.
3. Lose Weight If Necessary
You may not see a direct link, but extra weight can cause extra sweating, including in the vaginal area. This extra moisture creates favorable conditions for bacteria to grow, thus causing vaginal odor. Sweating can be effectively controlled by choosing a healthy lifestyle of clean eating and regular exercise.
4. Avoid the Douche!
Douching removes healthy bacteria in the vagina needed to prevent infection. Also, commercial douche products are laden with chemicals that can further aggravate the issue.
5. Don’t Fall for the Feminine Sprays
Feminine sprays are also full of chemicals that cause irritation and even an allergic reaction because our bodies aren’t able to break down the chemicals that come through the skin. When absorbed through the skin, these chemicals travel into the bloodstream. As the vagina is made to cleanse itself naturally, interfering with the process can do more harm than good.
6. Avoid Certain Foods
A number of foods affect the pH balance of the body increasing inflammation and bacterial growth. For instance, sugary foods are especially beneficial for candida proliferation because yeast thrives in a sugary environment. To prevent vaginal odors and infections avoid sugar, alcohol, and wheat products. You should also stay away from processed and sugar-rich foods. On the other hand, you should eat lots of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables.
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