Product aisles, social media, and family advice can make intimate care seem far more complicated than it needs to be. In practice, many of the most useful feminine hygiene habits involve doing less: avoiding unnecessary products, washing gently, and leaving the inside of the vagina alone. The distinction between the vagina and vulva matters. The vagina is the internal canal and is self-cleaning, while the vulva is the external genital area where everyday washing and skin care take place. The ten habits below focus on common practices that medical sources repeatedly advise reconsidering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n