Table 1.

Vulvar hygiene

Things to avoid

Tight-fitting clothing

Synthetic underwear

Scented soaps, body wash, and bubble bath

Scented detergents

Laundry softener, dryer sheets

Baby wipes, flushable wipes

Feminine hygiene sprays, douches, and wipes

Dyed/colored toilet paper

Constant use of pantiliners

Washcloths, scrubbies, and loofahs

Try instead

Loose-fitting clothing

Cotton underwear in daytime

No underwear at night

Fragrance-free pH-neutral soaps/detergents

Tub bath without additives and at comfortable temperature

Use fingertips for gentle vulvar washing ideally with water only

Try a sport water bottle, perineal bottle, or bidet

Gently pat vulva dry