Healthy vulval hygiene practices

Do not use	Instead use
Pantyhose	Stockings with a garter belt
Pantyhose	Thigh-high or knee-high stockings
Synthetic underwear	Cotton underwear or no underwear
Jeans and other tight pants	Loose pants, skirts, dresses
Swimsuits, leotards, thongs, or Lycra clothes	Loose-fitting cotton clothes
Pantyliners	Tampons or cotton pads
Scented soaps or shampoos	Fragrance-free pH neutral soap (such as Basis, Neutrogena, Dove soap)
Bubble bath	Tub baths in the morning and at night with nothing added to the water and at a comfortable temperature
Scented detergents	Unscented detergents
Washcloths	Use fingertips for washing
Feminine sprays, douches, powders	These are not necessary. Do not use them.
Dyed or fragranced toilet paper	Plain toilet paper or other products without dyes or fragrances
Hair dryers to dry vulva skin without contact	Dry vulva by gentle patting with a clean towel. Do not rub dry.

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