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November 04, 2021
This doesn't mean that you shouldn't shower on the regular; but unlike other body parts that require human intervention to be cleaned (like brushing our teeth, washing our armpits or our hair) the vagina is super clever in that it is self-cleaning.
Remember, the vagina is actually the inner canal that leads from the opening through to the cervix of the uterus - this bit cleans itself - so please don't stick anything up there with the intention of 'cleaning' it, because you'll likely disrupt the pH balance (which is actually slightly acidic), which may in turn cause infection and/or discomfort. Best to just let it do it's thing.
The 'outside', on the other hand, known as the vulva (that is, the labia minora and majora, also more casually known as 'lips'; the clitoris; the clitoral hood; the monis pubis or pubic 'mound'; and the urethra, where we pee from) can be gently cleaned, either with warm water, or with water and a mild, unscented, un-coloured wash or soap. If you can't get to a shower, you can also use an intimate vaginal wipe, but again, be sure to look for something that's mild, pH friendly, fragrance and colour free - like our Moxie Organics organic cotton intimate wipes. Remember to pat the area dry with a clean towel after you've washed it.
And please, Moxettes, FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS SACRED, do not 'steam' your vagina. There isn't enough science around this yet to prove that it's beneficial and it may potentially even be harmful (hot steam + 'herbs' = plz keep that da fuq away from my vagina) so it's probably best to stick to tried-and-tested methods for now.
Head to the 'Girl's Got Moxie' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher to listen to our chat with obstetrician and gynaeocologist, Dr. Kelly Griffin, where she talks more about steaming, cleaning, what's considered 'normal' and when to get checked.
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So.many.questions. We’ve all wondered at one point or another, haven’t we…?!