The first line of defense is hygiene. This means selecting cleansers and moisturizers to prevent irritation and dryness.

Look for mild cleansers without:

• Fragrance - which can be a ‘catch-all’ for harmful chemicals

• Parabens - which can influence hormone fluctuations

• Phthalates

• Siloxanes

• Bisphenol A (BPA)

The fewer ingredients that you can’t pronounce, the better. Think of how you select products for your face cleansing and moisturizing and apply the same rigor to your vaginal area.

While we love great branded products, ingredients matter, and if you want to double the purpose (cooking and protection), coconut oil is an amazing moisturizer. It is rich in fatty acids and is an anti-inflammatory, and it smells like a tropical vacation in your pants!

We like Honey Pot’s vaginal cleanser as well as Vella Bioscience, Kindra, and Womaness moisturizers. There are a lot on the market, so be careful!

The vaginal area is healthiest when moist, so do not wait until it is dry to start moisturizing!

Dryness leads to itchiness, which leads to irritation, and no one wants to fight the urge to scratch because they are in a room of executives or at lunch with their girlfriends! Stay tuned for our blog on moisturizers and lubricants.

‘Play’

For some women, dryness may sneak up gradually and go unnoticed, in particular, if they are not sexually active.

Playing with yourself through masturbation or using sexual toys that are silicone-based can help you monitor moisture, increase blood flow to the area and help support a healthy vaginal area.

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