Your vagina can be allergic to these 7 things

Complaints about the vulva: perhaps not the sexiest topic of your life. You'd rather not talk about it with anyone, but luckily you can read a lot about your intimate area.

Because your vagina can be allergic to certain things, did you know that?

You might suddenly have an itch down there on some days, or it looks a bit red. Bumps, spots, irritations. Maybe you're allergic to nuts or shellfish, but your vagina can also be allergic to some things. At least, it can be, and then it's good to know what to pay attention to.

1. Washing with soap
You might already know this, but definitely leave that shower gel alone. It's fine for your arms, belly, and legs, but let your kitty get clean with just water.

2. Perfume
Now, a spritz of perfume doesn't just end up in your lingerie, but hey, you never know. Be careful with things like spraying deodorant when you're naked. And don't spray perfume there on your pants because you have a hot date. No. Perfume is always a no-go in that area, dear.

3. Dirty underwear
Sorry, actually too gross to even explain, but please don't reuse your underwear. Not even once. You can quickly get yeast infections that way. If you wear the same underwear for too long, sweat, dirt, and bacteria stay closer to your skin. This increases the chance of vaginal irritations and infections.

4. Skinny jeans
Yes, those tight jeans might look charming, but well, it's not very healthy for your vajayjay. Wearing skinny jeans can cause friction and irritation. The tighter your pants, the worse it gets. Because it's so tight, your skin in that area can't breathe, and sweat and bacteria can accumulate.

5. Semen
Uh, yes. Some kitties can't handle a little splash, so to speak. This is also called semen plasma allergy or SPA. People with this allergy who have been in contact with semen often experience severe itching and swelling. Ouch. And definitely see a doctor if you think you have this issue.

6. Too much sugar
Are you a real sweet tooth? Then pay attention to what happens down under. Research has shown that refined sugars in candy and also carbonated drinks contain bacteria that are bad for you. These can disrupt the balance of bacteria in your body.

7. Condoms
More common than you think: an allergy to condoms. Latex, you know. Not every vagina likes that. So definitely look at other options regarding contraception.

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