Just wondering...

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-24-2004
Just wondering...
1
Wed, 08-24-2005 - 11:24pm

Hi:

I was wondering if it were nesssary to use soap/body wash to cleanse the vagnial area daily or is water efficient to use most days? (this is assuming only the outside of the labia is being washed, versus inside the vaginal area).

Also, what about the anal area? When being washed around the butt area, is it neccessary to cleanse in behind there everyday, or just knowing that water is flowing back there when in the shower efficent enough most days?

sorry for the weird questions, just had those on my mind! lol

Cheers

leese

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: moxie04
Thu, 08-25-2005 - 12:16am

Hi Leese, welcome!

I shower or bathe daily and I've found using a mild unscented soap (Ivory) that I feel clean and have no problems with vaginal dryness or infections than can sometimes occur if a harsh or fragranced soap is used. Water is often enough to wash away the perspiration and dead skin cells around the vulva but I think it is a good idea to use soap around the anus because of the likelihood of bacteria. Thanks for posting. Come back and see us, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill