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How Can I Reduce Odor Without Douching or Harsh Sprays?

How Can I Reduce Odor Without Douching or Harsh Sprays?

2 days ago
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Written by Brittany Thompson

To reduce odor without douching or perfume, keep care external-only: rinse with water, use a pea-size fragrance-free, pH-considerate wash on the vulva only, manage moisture (change damp clothes, breathable cotton), and use alcohol-free wipes between rinses. Fishy + thin gray, intense itch + clumps, green/yellow, pain/fever, or forgotten tampon = clinician. Recurrent BV/yeast? Ask about clinician-guided boric acid.

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What’s the Safest Way to Freshen Up On the Go (Wipes vs Water)?

What’s the Safest Way to Freshen Up On the Go (Wipes vs Water)?

2 days ago
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Written by Brittany Thompson

Water is safest when you can rinse. Between sinks, use alcohol-free, gentle wipes on the external vulva only, then switch to water ASAP. Avoid douching, harsh fragrance, and alcohol. Pat dry, change damp clothes quickly, and see a clinician if you notice strong odor, unusual discharge, or persistent irritation.

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