Wash your vagina every day.
A vagina has a natural acidity level. It protects the vagina against infections. Therefore it is important not to disturb the acidity level in your vagina.
- Wash your vagina with water, moving from the front to the back.
- Do not use perfumed soap. Use neutral soap that does not cause irritation. It is best to not use any soap at all.
- It is not recommended to wash your vagina with the shower head turned directly towards your vagina.
- Wash your anus from the front to the back, away from your vagina.
Woman washing her vagina from front to back. She does not use soap.
During the menstrual period change tampons or sanitary towels regularly.
Avoid wearing very tight clothing on the lower part of your body.
Some women shave their pubic hair. This can be done for reasons of attractiveness, but it is not necessary for good hygiene.
If you take good care of your vagina, you run less risk of getting a vaginal infection.
More information or help needed?
General practitioner
You can talk to a general practitioner about every intimate topic. If necessary, a general practitioner can refer you to a specialised health professional. Refugees who have been granted (temporary) asylum choose a general practitioner in their municipality. Asylum seekers in an asylum seekers’ centre can consult a general practitioner at the centre.
Sense.info
If you are younger than 25, you can contact Sense with questions about contraception, sexuality and STIs. You can do this via email, telephone, online chat or by making an appointment for the Sense consultation hours.
