JWB's Women's Sexual Health Week: Dr. Saatiish Answers YOUR Questions About Vaginal Hygiene

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JWB’s Women’s Sexual Health Week: Dr. Saatiish Answers YOUR Questions About Vaginal Hygiene

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March 3, 2016

JWB is taking the opportunity of International Women’s Day to focus on women’s sexual health. We talk about women’s issues, menstruation, sex, but somewhere between these lines; we forget to acknowledge our sexual health.

Yesterday, we met Dr. Saatiish Jhuntrraa and Dr. Viniita Jhuntrraa of Vivan Hospital, enquiring about women’s sexual health, and invited readers to ask questions on the same. Out of the received queries, we’ve dedicated this blog to ‘Vaginal Hygiene’.

How can the vaginal odour be controlled?

Dr Saatiish: To ensure the proper vaginal health, it is important that women don’t wash it much. They might think that to evict the bad odour; they should wash it more than once a day. Please don’t do that. It will not only kill the beneficial bacteria but make the odour worse. Wear cotton panties, don’t rub it very hard, and in an extreme case, consult your sexologist.

Advertisements are seen promoting vaginal washes and lotions, nowadays. Are they harmful in any way?

Dr Saatiish: Avoid applying lotion. While taking a bath, wash your labia with soap. Dab it dry, don’t rub. The best way to wash your vagina is with a mild soap that you’re using for bathing.

Should women wax/use hair removal creams/go for laser treatment of pubic hair? Also, is there any way to lighten the genital skin?

Dr Saatiish: Why not? As long as you’re not hypersensitive, go ahead! Also, there is no safe way for lightening genital skin. The pigment in the sensitive areas is usually darker!

Does Cervical Cancer have anything to do with bad hygiene?

Dr Saatiish: 90% of Cervical Cancer cases emerge from papillomavirus infection, even though everyone who is infected won’t get the disease. To avoid the risk, go for vaccination. It reduces the chances by 70%; and more if proper hygiene is maintained.

During periods, how frequently should sanitary pads be changed?

Dr Saatiish: Every four-five hours, less if you’re bleeding too much.

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