{"id":97492,"date":"2017-01-24T02:00:50","date_gmt":"2017-01-24T10:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=97492"},"modified":"2017-01-23T17:43:38","modified_gmt":"2017-01-24T01:43:38","slug":"new-things-to-try-for-better-vaginal-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/new-things-to-try-for-better-vaginal-health\/","title":{"rendered":"5 New Things to Try for Better Vaginal Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re constantly trying new things, from skin care\u00a0products to superfoods, to\u00a0further improve\u00a0our\u00a0well-being. So why shouldn’t it be the same for our vaginas, too?<\/p>\n

Not only should we be taking care of our vaginas to stay\u00a0healthy, we should also be maintaining it for hygienic purposes (especially if you’re sexually active). So if you’re looking to try out new methods for better vaginal health, here are some\u00a0tried\u00a0and true methods to maintain your lovely lady parts.<\/p>\n

And as always, consult your doctor or physician before trying anything new.<\/p>\n

Steaming<\/strong>
\nGwyneth Paltrow raised some eyebrows when she wrote about this technique<\/a>, but there are actually quite\u00a0a few benefits. Steaming can reduce cramping, treat yeast infections, regulate menstrual cycles, and decrease bloating — just to name a few. You can steam at home or steam at a spa while medicinal and aromatic herbs work to cleanse the entire system.<\/p>\n

Bare Bottom Sleeping<\/strong>
\nSince bacteria can hang out and grow in moist, dark places, some OB-GYNs recommend not wearing your undies to bed. It can also help relieve some itching and irritation. But if you still like\u00a0to wear undergarments to bed, then breathable cotton is the best choice.<\/p>\n

Kegel Exercises<\/strong>
\nYour pelvic floor muscles can be weakened due to many factors including pregnancy, childbirth, surgery, or aging. However,\u00a0Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles<\/a>, which support the uterus, bladder, small intestine, and rectum — and you can do them anywhere!<\/p>\n

H2O Only<\/strong>
\nEven though drugstore shelves are full of vaginal soaps, you only need water down there because the vagina is a self-cleaning oven! Your vagina has its own pH level, so if you\u00a0kill off all the bacteria with soap, it’ll\u00a0create\u00a0dryness and the potential for bacterial overgrowth. Simply use hot water to avoid disrupting the pH levels.<\/p>\n

Bring the Bush Back<\/strong>
\nWe know, we know. It’s not what you want to hear, but the women in the ’70s were onto something. Letting your pubic hair be is actually the safest and healthiest way to maintain your vaginal health. Why? It decreases the risk of infections caused from ingrown hairs, cuts, and abrasions, and protects against harmful bacteria from entering the area.\u00a0While it all comes down to personal preference, just know that the bush is beautiful too!<\/p>\n

xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"We're constantly trying new things, from skin care\u00a0products to superfoods, to\u00a0further improve\u00a0our\u00a0well-being. So why shouldn't ...","author":252587,"featured_media":97498,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4,5],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/23173426\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-23-at-5.32.54-PM-660x400.png","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/23173426\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-23-at-5.32.54-PM.png","formated_date":"January 24, 2017","category_name":"Health","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113835\/health-2.svg","author_name":"","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#cf64e0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97492"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/252587"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97492"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97492\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97498"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97492"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97492"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}