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Daily Intimate Hygiene: What Doctors Recommend And What To Avoid

Health
 Updated: Apr 9, 2026
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed
  • Intimate hygiene requires gentle care to preserve the vagina's natural bacterial balance
  • The vagina is self-cleaning; only the vulva needs washing with mild, fragrance-free cleansers
  • Avoid douching and scented products to prevent disruption of the vaginal pH and infections
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