How to take care of intimate hygiene after your period?
Intimate hygiene, for both women and men, remains a relatively taboo subject and difficult to discuss openly. Yet, it is the foundation of good overall hygiene, without irritation or infection. But to explain it, you first need to know how to take care of intimate hygiene, especially after your period.
The importance of intimate hygiene after your period
The female vaginal flora is very delicate and particularly sensitive to hormonal changes. During your period, estrogen levels decrease while pH increases. In addition, certain bacteria tend to multiply more easily during menstruation.
It is therefore especially important to take care of intimate hygiene after your period to avoid discomfort such as yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis.
And of course, what could be more pleasant than feeling fresh and comfortable in your body and underwear, especially during this time? Cramps, humidity, heat, and menstrual protection don’t really contribute to women’s well-being, so if intimate hygiene can help you feel good, don’t deprive yourself of it.
How to choose a gentle and suitable product for the intimate area
Because scented products can irritate the sensitive skin of the intimate area, it’s best to choose a fragrance-free cleansing care, made with as many natural ingredients as possible. At Corine de Farme, we have developed for you the 250 ml adult intimate cleansing gel, which proudly contains 98% ingredients of natural origin.
The “hypoallergenic” label assures you of a greatly reduced risk of allergies and irritation. On that note, our fragrance-free intimate cleansing gel has been formulated under pharmaceutical supervision and tested under dermatological control.
Also, always make sure to choose a product with labels indicating its gynecological compatibility; this guarantees gentleness and safety for your skin. The adult intimate cleansing gel from Corine de Farme is, in this regard, certified as a medical device.
Note that intimate cleansers, unlike intimate lubricants, are strictly for external use only.
4 best practices for perfect hygiene during and after your period
- Wash with lukewarm water, as it is less harsh on the skin than hot water, which tends to dehydrate and irritate it. In fact, on the intimate area, hot water can even be painful.
- When showering, always clean from front to back, even if it may seem counterintuitive. This method helps prevent the transfer of bacteria from the anus to the vagina (or urethra), and reduces the risk of infection.
- Avoid washcloths, shower puffs, or sponges, as they tend to retain germs and bacteria, making it easier to transmit them.
- After washing, and this applies during your period but not only then, dry yourself thoroughly with a clean towel. Moisture can promote microbial growth and thus lead to infections.
- Lastly, avoid vaginal douching, which can disrupt the vagina’s natural balance and remove the beneficial bacteria naturally present in the flora.
How to care for your intimate hygiene and feel good?
For effective intimate hygiene that helps you stay fresh and feel good day after day, take the time daily, in the shower or bath, to use your feminine gel for gentle cleansing, using your hands.
Choose cotton underwear, preferably organic, as it is much more breathable for the skin.
Treat yourself to natural care products, enriched with plant extracts, formulated as closely as possible to Clean Beauty standards and made in France. Did you know? Corine de Farme products combine all these benefits for you.
And of course, in case of discomfort, itching, pain, burning sensation… or even occasionally, don’t hesitate to consult your doctor or gynecologist to ask any questions you may have.
