Practice Good Hygiene
Controlling vaginal odor depends on how you keep the vaginal area clean. Practicing good feminine hygiene is vital. However, it is essential to know which correct hygiene practices and which are going overboard. In most cases, the improper use of tampons, menstrual pads, and scented soaps can intervene in keeping the vagina’s healthy chemical balance.
Some things you should avoid doing are using heavily scented soap and douching. These practices alter the vagina’s pH. The best alternative is to wash the vagina and vulva with warm water. Moreover, you should not wash the inside of your vagina with soap, washcloths, or water to eliminate the fishy smell. The vagina, according to healthcare practitioners, can clean itself with the help of the beneficial bacteria inside the vaginal canal. Further, it is dangerous to wash the vaginal canal because it upsets the canal’s pH and natural bacterial composition. The disruption can lead to the development of infections, including bacterial vaginosis.
Heavily scented soaps can be culprits in making the vagina smell, therefore, it is vital to avoid using them and other deodorants purported to make the vagina smell fresh and clean.
