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Vaginitis

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  When there is inflammation in the vagina it can cause discharge, itching, and pain, this is known as vaginitis. The most common forms of vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and trichomoniasis. Vaginitis can be caused by a change of bacteria in the vagina or an infection. If you ever experience vaginitis, it will leave you feeling uncomfortable in your body due to its discomfort and pain.   Symptoms of Vaginitis: · Discharge · Painful urination · Irritation · Vaginal itching   Ways you can get Vaginitis: · Imbalanced pH levels · Over-cleansing of the vagina · Sexual activities · STI’s   How to Avoid getting Vaginitis:   · Avoid douching: Over-cleansing of the vaginal area can cause bacteria to become imbalanced and increase the risk of infection. The vagina needs a balance of good and bacteria. · Avoid tight clothing: Tight clothing traps moisture and doesn’t allow the vaginal area to breathe. Yeast and b...

How to use Sanitary Pad

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  Menstruation is a time vulnerable for menstruating females and there is a lot to learn about menstrual health and hygiene. If you are new to the menstrual world, you may not know how to properly use a sanitary pad. Here are the steps to using a sanitary pad: 1.  Choose you pad: Allay offers eco-friendly sanitary pads, naturally encapsulated with hemp seed oil. We offer three different size pads that vary according to how light or heavy your flow may be. Select the right size that works best for you. 2.  Wash your hands: Sanitation is the most important step. Ensuring that you have cleans before changing your pad is important as you will be in close contact to the most sensitive and absorbent skin on your body. You want to avoid the spread of any germs or bacteria. 3.  Prepare: Clean your vulva area of any blood with toilet paper or wet wipes. Place your underwear around your knees so you can see where you are placing your pad. 4.  Open Pad: Remove the pad from...

Over Cleaning the Vagina

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  The vaginal area is made up of two parts, the vulva, and the vagina. The vulva is the outer part of the vaginal area, including the outer and inner vaginal lips, and the clitoris. The vagina is the passage that leads from the vulva to the cervix. The vagina is self-cleaning. The vagina produces discharges which naturally cleanses the vagina removing any bad bacteria and keeping the good bacteria that the vagina needs to prevent infections. While you can clean the vulva with fragrance-free soap no soap should enter the vagina. When you clean the vagina with soap or douches you are stripping away healthy bacteria and you are upsetting the natural pH of the vagina. What is vaginal pH? pH stands for the potential hydrogen and measures how acidic or alkaline something is. The number of hydrogen atoms determines the pH scale of 14 to 0. The less acid the higher the pH level and the more acid, the lower the pH level. The vaginal pH value is the level of pH associated with the vagina. No...