For the longest time, anything to do with the
vagina has been discussed in whispered tones, or sometimes
not at all! Because of this there are tons of myths that never get addressed!
So we’re here to bust a few feminine hygiene myths
about your vagina that you should definitely stop believing!
Have you ever thought that vaginas shouldn’t smell at all or even better
smell like a beautiful garden? That’s just not true - it’s totally normal
to smell down there, even right after bathing.
It’s not a sign of being dirty or having any kind
of infection or anything to be insecure about.
All vaginas have a natural odour that isn’t unpleasant at all and each woman's smell is different .
It can also change over time depending on your menstrual cycle, hormones
and even your environment!
However if you notice a sudden change in the way it smells and the smell turns
unpleasant or fishy and is accompanied by other symptoms then that’s a sign to get it checked out.
Just like an odour, vaginal discharge is normal under the right conditions.
Your vagina is self cleaning and can release a discharge that’s clear, white
or off white depending on your hormones and where you are in your menstrual cycle
and isn’t necessarily a sign of anything wrong.
If you’re someone who experiences a lot of discharge you can use a panty liner to
absorb it and keep you comfortable.
Get in touch with your doctor if your discharge changes to yellow, green,
a chunky texture or starts to smell bad but if not, your body is just doing its thing!
The first and most important thing you should know is that hair removal
anywhere on your body is your choice! It’s only something you
should do if you want it and feel comfortable with it.
It’s absolutely not necessary to remove pubic hair at all.
In fact the hair down there is actually your body’s natural defense
against infections just like hair in your nose.
Waxing and shaving can actually leave you open to bacteria and can even
cause uncomfortable bumps and ingrown hair.
A risk free way of maintaining your pubic hair is carefully trimming it with scissors.
That being said, it’s totally up to you to choose what makes you feel like your best self
as long as you’re doing it in a safe and hygienic manner.
A lot of people think that ‘overuse’ of your vagina whether from sex
or using menstrual cups will cause it to stretch out and become loose.
But the truth is our vaginas were made to stretch to give birth to whole babies and
still return to their original shape and size.
Ultimately it works similarly to a balloon
that can be inflated and deflated multiple times with no lasting change.
So no matter how much sex you have or how often you use a menstrual cup
we promise, you won’t stretch it out permanently!
I’m sure by now you’ve realised that the female body is pretty incredible,
but there’s even more! Your vagina is actually a self cleaning organ so there’s
absolutely no need to wash it out internally with any kind of
fancy washes, soaps or sprays unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
As long as you gently wash the outer pubic area with a mild fragrance free
soap your body will handle the rest!
We hope this video helped debunk all the myths you might have believed!
Before you go, tell us a few myths you’ve heard about periods, vaginas or sex in the
comments below and we’ll discuss them in our next video!
Until then, stay tuned and stay Glamrs.