{"id":31416,"date":"2021-06-15T14:38:12","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T12:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dimann.com\/non-categorizzato\/cystitis-and-hygiene-intima\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T09:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T07:50:26","slug":"cystitis-and-hygiene-intima","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dimann.com\/en\/magazine-en\/wellness\/cystitis-and-hygiene-intima\/","title":{"rendered":"Intimate hygiene and cystitis: prevention tips for women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Index:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#salto1\">What is intimate hygiene<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#salto2\">Cystitis and intimate hygiene: links<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#salto3\">Cystitis and intimate hygiene: what to do<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hello Friend,<\/p>\n<p>In our daily lives, we perform a series of actions automatically, without thinking about it.<br \/>\nOur brain has memorized the gestures, and we act accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><em>When you&#8217;re about to leave the house: you grab your keys, lock the door and turn the key?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We all do this without thinking about it in those few minutes, and it just comes to us. It&#8217;s routine. We often leave that space for the mind to let other thoughts in!<br \/>\n<em>&#8220;I have to go this way, do this! Ah, then go over to the other side and I&#8217;m late!&#8221;<\/em> \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n<p><em>Why am I telling you this?<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>You must think I&#8217;m crazy, but I&#8217;ll try to explain myself better!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intimate hygiene is a bit like a door lock.\ud83d\ude04<\/strong><br \/>\nThe attention and care we give to our intimate hygiene are often taken for granted, simply out of habit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Intimate hygiene, especially for those with cystitis, is a little talked about topic that may seem superficial or stupid but requires extreme attention!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PS: remember you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dimann.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">always write<\/a> to me and ask me questions you want.\ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n<h2>What is intimate hygiene?<\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Intimate hygiene is essential for us women: we are unique!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The expression &#8220;<em>intimate<\/em>&#8221; means the area below the navel, between the first pubic hair and the thighs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A particularly delicate and sensitive area that requires the attention and cleanliness we deserve. \ud83e\udd70<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Your vagina is unique!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The most important area of our intimate parts, is called the <strong>Vulva<\/strong>, and is the set of external female genitalia, in which they are located:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the labia majora and labia minora.<\/li>\n<li>the clitoris, our most sensitive organ.<\/li>\n<li>the vaginal opening.<\/li>\n<li>the hair.<\/li>\n<li>some sebaceous glands (tiny sacs that produce sebum, which makes the skin moisturized and soft).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Be proud of your body and talk about it openly. It allows you and us to be ourselves, to be Women!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Just think that 34% of us feel a sense of embarrassment when conversations focus on the Vulva and 25% of the Italian population doesn&#8217;t even know what it is. \ud83d\ude2e<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>But exploring our bodies and understanding them is one of the most powerful things we can do.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Cystitis and intimate hygiene: links<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;<em>A thoughtful routine<\/em>&#8221; allows you to prevent infections, including cystitis, and gives you the ability to monitor for irregularities!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Improper hygiene habits can, therefore, increase the likelihood of encountering urinary tract infections.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>This is because bacteria are equipped. They are strong and multiply quickly: the intimate area is a villa with a swimming pool in which to sit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>If the practices you use are not the best, the bacteria&#8217; ascent up the urethra to your bladder becomes, for them, a free ride. <\/em>\ud83e\udd26\u2640\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>In women, the entrances of the urethra (the channel that connects the bladder with the outside), the vagina and the rectum are very close: we are more exposed and sensitive to cystitis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The more regularly you check your vulva, the more you&#8217;ll be able to notice if something is wrong and talk to your doctor about it. \ud83d\ude18<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Cystitis and intimate hygiene: what to do<\/h2>\n<p>Proper intimate hygiene helps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dimann.com\/en\/magazine-en\/prevent-cystitis-why-its-important-to-start-when-you-feel-good\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">prevent irritation and infections<\/a>, such as cystitis!<br \/>\nDuring the journey of being a woman, it becomes even more important. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p><strong>The phase of the menstrual cycle or menopause, sexual activity, the use of contraceptives and pregnancy, expose us more to the risk of encountering bacteria.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>But we don&#8217;t want to make friends, right?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>What to do, then?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll explain it to you right now:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Try to cleanse twice a day<\/strong>, in the morning and at night.<br \/>\nDon&#8217;t overdo it: alternate cleaning with gentle products and plain water (you can also use baking soda).<br \/>\n<em>Be sure always to wash and clean your hands after any sexual intercourse before any contact with your vagina!<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Remember, though, that your vagina is self-cleaning and insisting on intimate hygiene could be counterproductive.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Choose an <strong>intimate cleanser that is fragrance-free and antibacterial-free<\/strong>, has an acidic pH and contains lactobacilli. I suggest you do not use non-specific cosmetic products or spray deodorants to prevent further irritation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wash first in front and then back to the anus<\/strong> to prevent bacteria from the intestines from being carried into the urinary tract area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dry<\/strong> yourself<em>(with your towel!<\/em>) <strong>by dabbing slowly<\/strong> and not rubbing, and also avoid colored or scented toilet paper. \ud83d\udc4d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t abuse tampons<\/strong> ( <em>stay away from them if you can<\/em> ) and <strong>change your external tampon or panty liner often.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Change your underwear every day<\/strong> and prefer cotton as a material. Also, try not to wear jeans and pants that are too tight, and if you want to &#8220;steal&#8221; some clothes from your best girl&#8217;s closet, always make sure they are clean!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get regular checkups with your gynecologist.<\/strong> Always schedule an annual checkup!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dimann.com\/en\/product\/dimann-candida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dimann Candida<\/a><\/strong> Moisturizing and Soothing Cream. Its natural formulation (it doesn&#8217;t just treat Candida symptoms) can help protect you from infection in your daily routine! \ud83e\udd29<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are habits that can help you prevent cystitis.<br \/>\n<em>It&#8217;s simpler than it looks!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>And then there&#8217;s Dimann, who supports you every day in taking care of your feminine hygiene and always stands by your side: we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dimann.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">listen to you and talk openly with you<\/a>. \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Celebrate the freedom of being a woman and never forget to celebrate your femininity!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A virtual hug!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fontmeme.com\/calligraphy-fonts\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fontmeme.com\/permalink\/200612\/344d6bd251674c52c79ccfcf5aa03e98.png\" alt=\"calligraphy-fonts\" width=\"138\" height=\"23\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 138px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 138\/23;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Index: What is intimate hygiene Cystitis and intimate hygiene: links Cystitis and intimate hygiene: what to do &nbsp; Hello Friend, In our daily lives, we perform a series of actions automatically, without thinking about it. 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