Let?s be honest: Sweating is rarely a good look (or feeling). It?s stinky, uncomfortable and seems to occur at the most inopportune times (other than when you’re working out, obviously). Sure, we get that sweating is normal, and proof that our bodies are doing what they?re supposed to do. But when we start to sweat down there?in our vaginas and the surrounding area?sometimes that natural moisture can end up being a bit too much.
Thankfully, a new wave of intimate skin care products is set to change the way we care for our nether regions. Gone are the days of douching (please tell us you quit this years ago) and brands are now focusing on minimizing the sweat down there to help us feel fresh 24/7. Sounds almost too good to be true, but before we thank the beauty gods for looking out for us, there are a few things you should know. MORE: WTF Is a Vagina Lift and Does Any Woman Actually Need One"
First off, the same sweat glands that exist in the underarm area (apocrine sweat glands) also live in your vaginal area, but some special products can throw off your natural?and delicate?PH balance, ultimately causing significant discomfort. Clearly, those are ones you’ll want to avoid.
Sounds like a complicated science class, but to actually understand the pH levels in the intimate area, you can divide the female anatomy into two parts, says Dr. Gunvor Ekman Ordeberg, professor of Gynecology at Karolinska Institute. The external vulva area (outer labia, inner labia, ...