… flavored with lubricants that use artificial sweeteners to give them their zest in flavor, and sugar that can be problematic for the vagina. Burning, irritation and eventually infection can result from using these condoms incorrectly. If penetrative intercourse is going to take place after oral sex, simply switch condoms to a traditionally lubricated condom. Problem solved.
Douche
Some women feel they need to clean the vagina by using a douche, but this process is more problematic that helpful. Douching can wash away the good bacteria in the vagina and allow bad bacteria to flourish. The vagina is self-cleaning and all it needs is a little bit of water to help it with its cleansing duties. Taking a warm bath every few days will do the trick. If soaking for 20 minutes isn’t something you can commit to during the week, using a douche with plain water will help.
The vagina is an amazing organ that should be catered to with care. Pay attention to what your body is telling you through your yoni. Changes in vaginal secretions and smells, irritation or swelling are all signs that something is off within your vagina and your body. If you have concerns about changes you don’t understand, consult your gynecologist for more information.
Toothpaste
Doctors are warning that you shouldn’t use toothpaste to “tighten” your vagina, whilst men are being warned not to put toothpaste on their penises for even more spurious reasons.
A doctor in Nigeria said that the harmful myth had become an obsession for some women in the country, and warned that it can cause inflammation, irritation, and even infertility.
“Toothpaste is caustic and too abrasive for a sensitive body part like the vagina and using such on it can destroy the organisms meant to protect the vagina from possible infections,” OBGYN Dr. Oluwole Yusuf said.
“When the vagina can no longer protect itself, the body is prone to infections which could later destroy the tubes and block the chances of getting pregnant.”
Glamazon Tyomi is a freelance writer, model and sex educator with a deeply rooted passion for spreading the message of sex positivity and encouraging the masses to embrace their sexuality. Her website, www.sexperttyomi.com, reaches internationally as a source for advice and information for the sexually active/curious. Follow her on Twitter at @glamazontyomi.