Is it necessary to use soap on the vulva?

Yes, it's recommended to use a gentle soap on the vulva, but avoid using soap on the inside of the vagina.

What is the best way to maintain vaginal health?

The best way to maintain vaginal health is to let it be self-cleaning, and avoid using harsh products or methods that can disrupt the natural balance of the vagina.

Should you clean the v@gina?

Name: Should you clean the v@gina?
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Description: Transcript: I'm Dr Arena Malik urologist and pelvic surgeon and today I'm taking an impossible sex ed test all right this is a good one okay how should you clean the vagina douching with gentle soap and a washclo...

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I'm Dr Arena Malik urologist and pelvic surgeon and today I'm taking an impossible sex ed test all right this is a good one okay how should you clean the vagina douching with gentle soap and a washcloth vaginal steaming and you shouldn't clean your vagina so guys before you all come at me the vagina itself is a self-cleaning oven you don't need to do anything to the inside of the vagina you can clean the vulva the hair bearing areas with a gentle soap and a light dab of a washcloth so I'm gonna go with you shouldn't clean your vagina because you don't need to it is a self-cleaning oven yep I am correct excellent

FAQ

Q: How should you clean the vagina?
A: It's recommended to not clean the inside of the vagina at all, as it's a self-cleaning organ. However, you can clean the vulva, or the hair-bearing areas, with a gentle soap and a light dab of a washcloth.
Q: Is it necessary to use soap on the vulva?
A: Yes, it's recommended to use a gentle soap on the vulva, but avoid using soap on the inside of the vagina.
Q: What is the best way to maintain vaginal health?
A: The best way to maintain vaginal health is to let it be self-cleaning, and avoid using harsh products or methods that can disrupt the natural balance of the vagina.

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