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Your vagina requires a lot of good hygiene. Unfortunately, the vagina is an embarrassing subject for many women. It is often not properly taken care of and neglected. Here are some easy tips on how to maintain good vaginal health.

Eat Healthy.
You need to minimize taking sugar. Sugar tend to destroy the good bacteria in your body. Eat a lot of yogurt. Yogurt contain a certain type of bacteria that is very good for you. It helps to maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in your vagina.

Keep it clean.
You must bath and shower on a daily basis. You should also keep your genital area as clean as possible. Avoid using a douche. Douches will clean too much and remove the good bacteria in your vagina. This will make the bad bacteria more aggressive and cause bacterial infection.

Always use condoms.
You need to use condoms to protect you from getting unwanted pregnancy. This will also help to keep your vagina clean. Unprotected sex can lead to vaginal problems such as sexually transmitted diseases.

Wear cotton.
You are advised to wear cotton undergarments which are very breathable. This will allow the vagina to get air circulating around it. This helps to maintain good skin care around the genital area.

Throw old tampons.
Do not leave tampon in your vagina for more than six hours. It is better to use a smaller sized tampon and change often. Changing tampons often is healthy. Using a tampon for too long can cause irritation to the skin on and around the vagina.

Avoid vaginal spray and scented soaps.
Try to avoid using soaps and vaginal spray in your genital area. They can get caught in the small corners of the vagina and cause a lot of problems. These are designed to leave a bit of fragrance behind. It is very harmful to leave anything on the skin of your vaginal area. This can cause the affected area to itch.

Rinse Well.
When you shower or take a bath, remember to rinse your vagina with a lot of water. Keeping your genital area clean will maintain a good vaginal health. This will make your vagina smelling nice and fresh.

Use the above easy tips on how to maintain good vaginal health and keep the nasty odor away. However, if your vagina still emit a nasty odor you must see your doctor immediately. You may have the dreaded BV.