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Women's intimate health

Women's intimate health

Added advice

There are plenty of self care tips that to pass on to customers to help them maintain good intimate health:

  • Only use plain, unperfumed soaps, rather than perfumed products, on the vaginal area
  • Change tampons and sanitary pads frequently
  • After going to the toilet, wipe from front to back to avoid transferring bacteria to the vaginal area
  • Change underwear after swimming or going to the gym.

In addition, the following advice can be passed onto women suffering from specific conditions:

  • Vaginal dryness – customers may want to discuss hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with their GP
  • Thrush – avoid tight-fitting underwear/tights and wear cotton rather than synthetic underwear. If a customer has diabetes, keeping blood sugar under control may help
  • Cystitis – drink plenty of water. A hot water bottle held against the stomach may help. Cranberry juice and cranberry supplements may also be beneficial for the urinary tract. Avoid tight-fitting underwear and tights and wear cotton rather than synthetic underwear
  • BV – avoid washing out the vagina (douching) or using strong detergents to wash underwear.
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