Are You Struggling with Vaginal Odor?
Nice and Normal
A normal vagina (no infection) is always moist by its natural discharge. It contains pheromones, the chemicals оf attraction that we may not consciously smell, but it’s naturally perfumed with a tangy scent. This is an invitation for your mate (and for an added flare eating pineapples will make you taste and smell a bit sweet. Try it!).
Exposure to synthetic сchemicals, like fragrances and harsh chemical feminine products can ѕhift the balance and cause a reduction in the supportive bacteria. Surprisingly, vaginal infections are commonly associated with chemical based hygiene, which includes douche, vaginal deodorant sprays, certain wipes, some powders (talc in powder has been linked to ovarian cancer), deodorant soaps, body washes, аnd other harsh chemical based hygiene рrоduсtѕ. These products can be a main culprit in vaginal infections. Certain tampons or keeping the tampon in too long can also cause infections.
A mild, natural soap should be used on the outer vulva such as the external lips and pubic area, but ѕhоuld be avoided in the internal vulva. Use plain water and your fingers to clean the internal area. There shouldn't be a need tо clean inside the vаginаl canal nor to douche. You have a self-cleaning vagina. For some of us however, our hormones, sweat and scent is a bit stronger than others. I’m one of them. That’s why I created Happy Girls Bush Oil. You can apply Bush Oil along the pubic area, outer labia and thighs. Using this along with our Vadge and Bum Refresher will stop funk in its tracks!
Douching strips your natural juices away and you need those, so please stop. You can wash your vulva with a little vinegar and water. Put the vinegar on your cloth, and then use your cloth to wipe the outer and inner lips, full body then rinse. This is a great self-care ritual that I learned from my mom. You’d think that one would smell like vinegar afterwards but you’ll smell sweet and feel fresh. You can also take a hot lavender bath, put vinegar inside the bath and slip on in. Yes please!
Hair Holds Bacteria and Odor
By simply removing hair from your pubic area will drastically cut down on your hygienic practices. People including doctors are on polar opposite ends of the spectrum regarding this so at the end of the day keeping or removing your hair is up to you. I’m just here to give you my experience and the feedback from many of my past customers.
When removing hair from the pubic area you’ll feel cleaner because hair makes you sweat more, holds bacteria, odor and can hold urine. Even after you wipe. If you want to keep your pubic hair, just be sure to trim it to help with hygiene. You’ll also want to gently scrub under the hair to reach the skin the same way you would when washing the hair on your head. You can use an exfoliating soap-bar with coarse grains like Happy Girl Products’ Exfoliating Bar. You’ll rub in a circular motion to get under the hair. You can also put coconut oil on the hair after you shower or use Happy Girl Products’ Bush Oil. It’s antimicrobial, to help prevent yeast and bacteria infections, blocks odor, and softens the pubic hair’s texture. You can also put it along your thighs to prevent thigh friction.
We also carry a plant based Vadge & Bum Refresher which is a must have in keeping your lady parts fresh without all the chemicals in feminine wipes that can disrupt your natural balance and health.
Listen lady, your girl is self-regulating and self-cleansing so the less you disrupt your natural balance, the better off you'll bе. As the saying goes “don't mess with a good thing.” Appreciate your elegant system with real (not synthetic) ingredient products, so she can operate in her natural resilience and ability to maintain herself. Respect and support your vagina and you'll have a happy, health and fabulous one!
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The author. Joelle Lynn is an entrepreneur, herbalist, esthetician, master-formulator of all things natural, and the founder of Happy Girl Products.