There has been a lot of takes as regards the vagina, a lot of advices, a lot of prescription and all.
The vagina is a muscular canal lined with nerves and mucus membranes. It connects the uterus and cervix to the outside of the body, allowing for menstruation, intercourse, and childbirth.
A healthy vaginal smells like a lot of different things, and everyone’s vaginal has a unique scent, and that’s completely normal.
But you have to be aware if your smell is on the good side or on the bad side. The vaginal smell varies and this depends on menstual cycle, hygeine habits, lifestyle and overall health.
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How do i know if my vaginal smell is normal ?
A normal vaginal smell can be any of the following;
# A vaginal odor that smells slightly sour or tangy may be a sign that the pH level in your vaginal flora is a little bit more acidic than it should be. This smell is associated with the good bacteria in your vagina, lactobacilli. Lactobacilli are among the most common probiotic found in food such as yogurt, they produce lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide.
# A slightly sweet or bittersweet smell, like molasses or gingerbread, may also be a sign that your pH levels have changed.
# Your vaginal discharge may smell slightly metallic like copper pennies when you are menstruating. This is because period blood contains iron.
# A vagina that smells like ammonia may be a sign that there is urine residue on your genitals (vulva) or that you are dehydrated.
# A skunk like scent or a smell similar to body odor may be a sign that you are stressed and your sweat glands are working overtime.
Odors may be related to hormonal changes or even diet. For example, foods with a strong odor, like garlic or fish, can cause odor changes in your vagina.
Abnormal Vaginal Odor
The foul or fishy odor is an unpleasant vagina odor that is caused by Bacterial vaginosis. BV is an infection that is caused by an imbalance in your vagina flora. Another cause of fishy or musty smell is Trichomoniasis, this infection can be quite smelly and it gives a stronger fishy odor than Bacterial vaginosis.
Your vaginal odor often depends on your pH level, or how acidic your vagina is. Various types of bacteria live in your vagina, they make up what is called vaginal flora. These bacteria exist in a delicate balance to keep your vagina at the right acidity (pH) level. Having a healthy pH prevents infections that cause a foul vaginal odor.
The pH of your vaginal should be between 3.8 and 4.5, the pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a substance on a scale from 0 to 14, the lower the number, the more acidic.
How do i know if my vagina pH is low ?
If you are experiencing uncomfortable symptoms like unusual discharge, itching, and burning when you urinate, your vaginal pH may be low.
An unbalanced pH can lead to vaginal infections including yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis (BV). These infections are incredibly common, and therefore worth watching out for. While these two infections often have similar symptoms, there are some slight differences to help you tell the difference
With a yeast infection, you will typically experience thick, white, and lumpy discharge. With bacterial vaginosis, you will notice a thin, grayish-white vaginal discharge and a strong fishy odor.
How do i keep my vagina pH balanced?
There are several ways to keep your vagina pH on track, but the easiest is having the Oriflame Feminelle Extra Comfort Nurturing Intimate Cleansing Cream.
What Is Feminelle Extra Comfort Nurturing Intimate Cleansing Wash?
Oriflame Feminelle extra comfort nurturing Intimate Wash is an intimate wash for maintaining PH level while strengthening your natural defense against irritation. Pleasantly scented, intimate cleansing cream, infused with moisture Complex, cleanses & cares for the intimate area.
This product is recommended for women with minor gynecological dryness and sensitivity, this cleansing mousse provides intense moisturisation and relieves discomfort.
You might be asking ‘can’t i use normal soap to wash the vagina area?’ Soaps and water are used to clean the intimate areas but usage of soaps is not recommended as it affect the natural vaginal flora which allows the harmful bacteria to grow rapidly.
The soap is made to maintain the pH level of the skin and the pH of the skin is higher compared to the pH of the vaginal.
This is why you need Feminelle, feminelle helps in preventing itchiness, bacterial infections, bad odor and vaginal discharge in the vaginal area.
Feminelle does not produce lather as it doesn’t contain soap, it contains natural lactic acid and chamomile flower.
Why should i use Oriflame Feminelle wash?
The main reason why you should use Oriflame feminelle extra comfort nurturing intimate wash is for good hygeine, other reasons are;
- It contains lactic acid which maintains the acid balance of the vaginal.
- It has a pleasant and mild fragrance, not harsh.
- You don’t have to apply much at once, so this makes you use it for long.
- It is affordable.
Direction For Use
- Take some drops in your palm
- Apply it on the external vaginal area during shower.
- Rinse it with clean water.
- Dry the area with a clean towel.
- It is for external use alone.
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Ingredients used;
Ingredient: AQUA, BUTANE, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, ISOBUTANE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, PROPANE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, ALMOND OIL PEG-8 ESTERS, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, LACTIC ACID, POLYQUATERNIUM-67, PROPYLPARABEN, ALLANTOIN, PARFUM, 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL, SODIUM LACTATE.
Where can i get Feminelle?
Click HERE to get your Oriflame feminelle for an affordable price.
