Feminine care products are designed to make women+ more at ease with what goes on “down there”. It is important to use gentle, organic ingredients in these products in order to avoid irritation or dryness.
Feminine washes must be gentle, soap-free products to maintain vaginal pH balance and are clinically and dermatologically approved. We’re thrilled that intimate wellness products are seeing such significant growth following trends observed elsewhere.
What is Intimate Hygiene?
Female intimate hygiene aims to maintain the cleanliness and health of the vulva. This involves using products such as natural pads or panty liners, gentle wipes, and special wash specially tailored for this area. In addition, harsh soaps, perfumed products, douching (washing inside of vagina), and douching should all be avoided in order to achieve good outcomes.
Regular body washes may not be ideal for use on the vulva because they can alter its acidic pH levels that keep good bacteria healthy while controlling bad ones, leading to itching and irritation. Therefore, Sirona offers natural intimate washes designed specifically to meet this need.
Ideal for daily use, our intimate wash is a hypoallergenic and pH-balanced formula that carefully cleans sensitive vulva skin without irritating it. Packed with botanical extracts like butterbur, golden root, Tasmanian pepper fruit and olive oil – to soften and nourish it further and maintain a balanced microbiota that prevents the build-up of odor-causing germs – our intimate wash ensures optimal microbiota balance and prevents buildup of odor-causing germs.
Wipes
Feminine wipes provide an efficient means of cleansing your V-Zone when water is unavailable – perfect for after exercise, before sexual encounters, or periods.
Women should use feminine wipes and pantyliners together to improve vaginal hygiene and stay fresh throughout their day. But please remember that your vulva is sensitive, and only needs gentle products to use on it.
Avoid intimate wipes containing harsh chemicals, perfumes or alcohol as these may irritate the skin. The ideal intimate wipes should be flushable, contain soothing ingredients like aloe vera and camellia sinensis leaf extract as well as being tested gynecologically.
Use intimate wipes from front to back as instructed; improper use can transfer organisms from your anal area into your vulva and lead to UTIs, so always follow manufacturer’s guidelines when applying intimate wipes to avoid infection.
Liners
Cleansers that work with an intimate wash and liners can help ensure you have a fresh, comfortable V-zone all day long. Regular intimate washes help eliminate unwanted odours by cleansing your V-zone of any bacteria build-up that could lead to infections.
Liners are an ideal alternative to pads; they’re ultra thin, discreet and absorbent – keeping you fresh and dry throughout the day. Plus they are especially helpful if you experience light bleeding between periods (known as intermenstrual bleeding) or during your period when your flow is too light for other menstrual products like tampons and cups.
Utilizing a liner infused with lactic acid is another excellent way to help maintain a healthy vaginal pH balance, as it works to eliminate harmful bacteria. We advise switching it every 3-4 hours and wiping front to back, just as you would when using an intimate wash.
Lubricants
Lubricants during sexual intercourse can help reduce condom rips and tears while decreasing friction between genitals, increasing pleasure during sex and making masturbation more pleasurable. When selecting a lubricant it’s essential that it contains natural ingredients without fragrance, dyes or additives for best results.
Women often report that using lubricants to enhance their ability to orgasm has increased the number and quality of orgasms experienced. Lubricants can also help make insertion of tampons, applicators or menstrual cups simpler.
When selecting a lubricant, look for something with a pH and osmolality similar to your vagina. Avoid oil-based options which could degrade latex condoms and cause yeast infections in some people. Search for vegan-friendly lubricants without added fragrance, dyes, or preservatives such as Aloe Cadabra Personal Lubricant & Moisturizer or Sliquid Organics Natural Gel; for an experience closer to silicone based lubricants instead.
