Shower gel makes women more susceptible to sexual diseases

Scientists recommend that women who often wash their 'vagina' with soap or body wash will face an increased risk of getting sexually transmitted diseases.

According to researchers from the University of California (USA), soaps, lotions and lubricants can destroy sensitive cells and increase the likelihood of becoming infected with sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes, chlamydia and HIV in women.

Lead researcher Joelle Brown said there is much evidence to suggest that the use of these products in the 'private area' of women may increase the risk of bacterial vaginosis - a condition that occurs. When the bacterial balance in the vaginal environment is broken - and leads to sexually transmitted infections (STDs).

Washing "enclosed areas" with shower gel or soap will be required
face increased risk of sexually transmitted diseases

Dr. Brown and his colleagues found that 66% of American women surveyed use lubricating and cleansing products on the inside of the 'girl'.

The most popular products are vaginal lubricants, of which 70% of women are asked to use commercial preparations, 17% use petroleum jelly (also known as Vaselin) and 13% use lubricants.

Test results revealed, women who use non-specialized 'enclosed' products , such as vaselin and lubricants, are more likely to have fungal infections and bacterial vaginosis, according to published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The researchers said that the risk of these common sexual diseases may be due to these products disturbing the concentration of PH and beneficial microbial communities within the vaginal environment, causing organisms Harmful proliferate.

Typically, women's vagina is the 'home' of a balanced system of good and bad bacteria, specialized in acid production that helps fight infections and viruses.

Doctors do not recommend douching women inside the 'private area' because this action can imbalance the bacterial flora and does not seem to bring any benefits.

Sovra Whitcroft, a gynecologist at Surrey Park Medical Center, added that scented products also have the ability to change the 'girl's' pH and natural acidity .

This expert explains: 'The normal pH level of the vagina is 4 - 5. If it changes and becomes less acidic, it loses its natural protection and the bacteria will have conditions. benefit to massively develop.

Products designed to improve body odor, for a short period of time, can be counterproductive when contributing to excessive proliferation of odor-causing bacteria.

Moreover, many strong chemicals and fragrances can directly irritate sensitive mucous membranes as well as relatively fragile skin, causing contact dermatitis or infection, eventually leading to to secondary infections ".