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Is it safe to use Vagisil?

Joe Ford

Is it safe to use Vagisil?

“Vagisil has a line of intimate washes specifically for the labia that are formulated with no ingredients to disrupt the normal pH balance of the vagina,” says Ross. She suggests only using this to clean the labia. It’s pH-balanced, hypoallergenic, as well as dermatologist- and gynecologist-tested.

Why would a woman use Vagisil?

What is Vagisil? Vagisil is an OTC cream that contains local anesthetics called benzocaine and resorcinol. It can help relieve vaginal itching, but will not cure an underlying infection….

Can you use vagisil wash everyday?

Only Vagisil® pH Balance Wash has LactoPrebiotic®, which helps nourish the friendly bacteria that naturally occurs in the vagina. It’s formulated at the proper pH for the vaginal area, so you can use it every day to help maintain a healthy pH, and feel fresh and clean.

When do you use vagisil wash?

Did you know that your period, menopause, having sex, even some daily cleansers can disrupt your vaginal area balance? Only Vagisil pH Balance Wash has LactoPrebiotic®. Use it every day to help maintain a healthy pH balance.

Can using baby wipes cause UTI?

A lower urinary tract infection or LUTI is an infection in the bladder. What causes a lower urinary tract infection? Bubblebaths, perfumed soap, deodorant sprays, baby wipes and wet pants or pads may also irritate the urethra.

Can using wet wipes cause a UTI?

Myth: Hygiene habits and clothing fit contribute to UTIs You may have heard that certain hygiene practices are risk factors for UTIs, particularly for women. But UTIs are not caused by how you wipe in the bathroom, by tampon use or by failing to empty your bladder after sexual intercourse.

How should females wipe themselves?

If you have a vulva Unless you have physical limitations that prevent you from doing so (more on this later), it’s best to reach around your body, behind your back and through your legs. This position allows you to wipe your anus from front to back, ensuring that feces is always moving away from your urethra.