Some people love to use sex toys, lotions and creams to increase their excitement, but they forget their harmful effects on your vagina.“The vagina contains the most delicate and sensitive skin of your entire body, and things that seem harmless can leave you with an infection, irritation, burns, or other damage,” says Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., clinical associate professor of ob-gyn at Yale School of Medicine. Here is list of 5 of those things that should be kept away.
Sex ToysAfter just a little wear and tear, vibrators made from soft, flexible plastic, or jelly-like rubber can develop tiny nicks and grooves where microbes can hide. Insert the toy into your vagina, and you may have just scored yourself an infection.
FruitsEven organic produce that’s been scrubbed clean still carries bacteria. These wouldn`t be a threat to your digestive tract, but introduce the microbes to your private parts, and you’ll upset the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina, potentially triggering a bacterial or yeast infection.
Hair DyeExperimenting with hair color down below earns big props for creativity. But we’ve got to warn you: The skin around your pubes is way more sensitive than your scalp.
Oily LotionsMotion lotion is a genius invention. Just stay away from the kind that lists oil or petroleum jelly on the ingredients label. Oil-based products are thicker and harder to wash out of your hoo-ha, turning it into a breeding ground for bacteria.
Hair Removal creamOften the chemicals in cream or lotion depilatories are harsh, resulting in tiny abrasions that leave your vaginal area open to infection.