We will talk about the hygiene that both men and women an area very prone to infections by bacteria and fungi, where there are not only fluids but also urine and feces.
En ambos casos por tener aparatos reproductores diferentes en la mujer es interno y en el hombre es externo, la higiene tiene diversos pasos y recomendaciones que debemos tener en cuenta.
Empezamos con los genitales femeninos, esta área está conformada por la vulva, labios mayores, labios menores, clitoris, orificio de salida de la uretra, y el ano más hacia posterior.
Recomendaciones para el aparato reproductor externo femenino, debemos tener en cuenta realizar una limpieza de la parte externa, 2 veces al día antes de un encuentro sexual y despues con un jabón sin olor o preferiblemente neutro, se debe realizar por todos lados en los pliegues en los labios mayores, la vulva en forma suave alrededor del clitoris que es donde se acumula gran cantidad de bacterias.
Por ningún concepto se debe introducir el dedo dentro de la vagina para realizar un lavado eso altera la flora microbiana normal y eso produciría una posible infección genital, la vagina se auto limpia y no necesita ni lavado intravaginales, solo la parte externa.
In both cases, due to the fact that the reproductive apparatus in women is internal and in men it is external, hygiene has several steps and recommendations that we must take into account.
We start with the female genitalia, this area consists of the vulva, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, urethral outlet, and the anus further back.
Recommendations for the external female reproductive system, we must take into account to clean the external part, 2 times a day before a sexual encounter and then with a soap without odor or preferably neutral, it should be done everywhere in the folds in the labia majora, the vulva gently around the clitoris which is where a lot of bacteria accumulates.
Under no circumstances should you introduce your finger into the vagina to perform a wash that alters the normal microbial flora and that would produce a possible genital infection, the vagina is self-cleaning and does not need or intravaginal washing, only the external part.
Algo muy característico es el olor cada una sabe cuál es su olor, y puede percibir un cambio en cuanto a la olor normal que se puede percibir esta es una señal de alarma, de que estamos en presencia de un proceso infeccioso.
Tenemos por otra parte tenemos el flujo vaginal es un indicativo al estar libre de cualquier infección el color de este flujo es blanco sin olor, al tener alguna infección, cambia de color, consistencia y de olor desagradable allí podemos prender las alarmas e ir de inmediato al ginecólogo.
Por otro lado el uso de duchas vaginales no está indicado a menos que sea parte de un tratamiento médico y por poco tiempo, el uso de duchas vaginales cambia el ph vaginal arrasta la microflora y aumenta la proliferación de bacterias oportunistas, que provocan infecciones.
Esta zona es recomendable tenerla lo más seca posible, libre de humedad, la zona es propensa a contaminarse de restos de orine o sangre menstrual por que esa zona se encuentra poco encerrada propensa a infecciones.
Something very characteristic is the odor each one knows what is its odor, and can perceive a change in the normal odor that can be perceived this is an alarm signal, that we are in the presence of an infectious process.
On the other hand we have the vaginal discharge is an indication to be free of any infection the color of this flow is white without odor, when you have an infection, changes color, consistency and unpleasant odor there we can turn on the alarms and go immediately to the gynecologist.
On the other hand, the use of vaginal douching is not indicated unless it is part of a medical treatment and for a short time, the use of vaginal douching changes the vaginal pH, drags the microflora and increases the proliferation of opportunistic bacteria that cause infections.
This area is recommended to have it as dry as possible, free of moisture, the area is prone to become contaminated with traces of urine or menstrual blood because that area is little enclosed prone to infection.
Hay otros factores que alteran la zona y nos hace suceptibles a las infecciones como:
En conclusión para mantener una zona limpia y libre de factores que puedan provocar infecciones:
Como recomendaciones finales y que tenemos que tomar en cuenta para tener una zona genital sana podemos añadir:
Es preferible realizar la higiene con tus propias manos por todos los pliegues nadie conoce mejor tus partes íntimas que tú misma su olor, su forma por lo tanto es importante que la mantengas limpia y al cualquier cambio ir al ginecólogo, para controlar lo que sea que este pasando.
There are other factors that alter the area and make us susceptible to infection:
- The use of loose underwear in the area since tight underwear does not allow ventilation of the area.
- It is more advisable to use cotton underwear, no synthetic clothing that generate heat and retain moisture.
- During sexual intercourse, there is an exchange of fluid that causes a change of pH in the vagina.
- The menstruation causes a hormonal change that alters the microbial flora and we must have very good hygiene.
- The prescription of antibiotics: because of its broad spectrum can cause proliferation of opportunistic bacteria that cause infections.
- The changes caused by the different stages of a woman such as those that occur during puberty, pregnancy and the climacteric period.
In conclusion, to keep the area clean and free of factors that can cause infections:
- Do not wear tight-fitting clothing
- Use cotton underwear
- Do not douche
- Use neutral soap
- Wash before and after sexual intercourse.
- Be careful with the use of antibiotics or the use of over-the-counter medications.
As final recommendations that we have to take into account to have a healthy genital area we can add:
- Wash with your hands and avoid the use of gloves or sponges since they accumulate bacteria.
- Avoid using deodorants in the area.
- If you use tampons, it is suggested to change them every 6 hours at the most.
- Wipe after urinating and defecating with white toilet paper.
- Do not use talcum powder or perfume.
It is preferable to perform hygiene with your own hands by all the folds no one knows your private parts better than yourself its smell, its shape so it is important to keep it clean and any change go to the gynecologist, to control whatever is happening.
Las relaciones sexuales responsables deben comenzar por la higiene y donde repente en cualquier encuentro intimo percibes algún olor desagradable, ten en cuenta que algo no está bien así que ojo con eso.
Seamos cuidadosos realizar nuestro chequeo anual preventivo no olvides que la salud es lo más importante.
Responsible sexual relations should start with hygiene and where suddenly in any intimate encounter you perceive any unpleasant odor, be aware that something is not right so watch out for that.
Let's be careful to perform our annual preventive checkup do not forget that health is the most important thing.
VAMOS POR MAS
