Care for Your Private Areas

Your genital areas are sensitive parts of your body and are prone to different infections and diseases, especially when you're sexually active.

Care must be taken to ensure proper hygiene and precautions both in genital care and during sexual intercourse.

Genital Care for Men

* Wash everyday

* Change underwear daily

* Always wipe from front to back

* Check your genitals regularly for skin disorders, lumps or rashes

* Avoid using talcum, perfume, deodorants or other fragrances around the genitals unless absolutely needed

* Consult a doctor for any concerns

* Trim your pubic hair occassionally to keep the area clean and to allow you to see skin irritations and changes.

Genital Care for Women

* Wash everyday

* Change underwear daily

* Avoid irritating pantyshields and underwear

* Check your genitals regularly for skin disorders, lumps, rashes or odors

* Consult a doctor for any concerns

* Trim your pubic hair occassionally to keep the area clean and to allow you to see skin irritations and changes.




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Genital Areas Problems, Treatment and Care

Vaginal Odor - Vaginal odor refers to an offensive smell coming from the vagina. Most instances, the smell will be natural smell emanated from the woman's genitals. Sometimes, though, it may be indicative of conditions.

Crab Lice - Crab lice are blood-sucking insects that live in low-density hair areas like pubic hairs, eyebrows and beards.

Genital Warts - Genital Warts are skin growths in the genital areas, transmitted by sexual contact.

Vaginal Pain - Vaginal pain can be caused by various things, find out whether you need medical treatment or not.




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