Healthy Vaginas Club

To patch-test an intimate product, put a pea-size amount on your inner forearm for 60 minutes, rinse, and wait 24 hours. If clear, repeat on your inner thigh (24 hours). If still clear, try a tiny amount on the external vulvar edge, rinse well, and observe 24–48 hours. Stop at the first sign of stinging, burning, or rash.

For sensitive vulvar skin, a fragrance-free, pH-considerate gel used externally only is the safest default. Syndet bars can be gentle if non-drying; foams may feel soft but can leave skin drier. Avoid fragrance, alcohol, and harsh surfactants. Patch test first, rinse well, and never wash inside the vagina.