Credit: Bigstock
When it comes to feminine hygiene, there are many ways to make sure your lower region is clean and healthy. But the real question many ladies are wondering is if all are actually healthy for you.
Over the years, vaginal wipes and washes have had mixed reviews. While some women swear by it, others have written them off. Even healthcare professionals are debating whether they are safe and a necessary part of the feminine hygiene regimen. So, in an effort to try and get down to the bottle of his heavily debated question, InStyle, reached out to trusted professionals to talk about the pros and cons of feminine wipes.
“Some women can use anything on their V and suffer no consequence, explains Dr. Alyssa Dweck, practicing gynecologist at CareMount Medical in Westchester County, New York and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. “Many women, however, are super sensitive when it comes to the ‘V’ skin (vulva) and often will suffer itching, irritation, burning, and propensity to infection.”
However, Dweck made sure to point out that products like Sweet Spot and Honey Pot are made specifically for the vulva, which is the external opening of the vagina. Therefore, they aren’t meant for inside of the vagina, which is made of up even more sensitive skin.
“As far as specific ingredients, glycerin might increase the chance of yeast infection for those already prone,” Dr. Dweck continued. “Parabens have been controversial due to their potential as hormone disruptors, so women concerned about breast cancer typically stay away, although FDA considers the ingredient safe. A Strong fragrance is very often irritating for many particularly those in the peri-menopausal or menopausal time when intimate tissue is more sensitive. Alcohol can be drying and essential oils can be caustic unless uber-diluted.”
Head over to InStyle to read the full story.
