Table 1: Vulvar hygiene.
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Things to avoid: |
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Tight fitting clothing |
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Synthetic underwear |
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Scented soaps/body wash/bubble bath |
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Scented detergents |
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Laundry softener/dryer sheets |
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Baby wipes/flushable wipes |
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Feminine hygiene sprays/douches/wipes |
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Dyed/colored toilet paper |
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Constant use of pantiliners |
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Washcloths/scrubbies/loofahs |
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Instead Try: |
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Loose fitting clothing |
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Cotton underwear in daytime |
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No underwear at night |
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Fragrance-free pH neutral soaps/detergents |
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Tub bath without additives and at comfortable temperature |
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Use fingertips for gentle vulvar washing ideally with water only |
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Try sport water bottle/perineal bottle/bidet |
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Gently pat vulva dry |