Prevent Bau And Stay Clean, This Is How To Maintain Your Body's Health

Illustration of how to maintain vaginal health (Pexels/cottobro studio)

JAKARTA - For a woman maintaining the health of her female organs is very important to do. Please note that a vagina that smells light and slightly musk is a normal thing, which is a sign that your female organs are healthy and functioning properly.

However, if the smell in the vagina becomes strong, unpleasant, or identical, then it can be a sign of a problem. Starting from infection, hormonal imbalance, or poor hygiene.

However, these problems can actually be prevented by doing the right ways to maintain vaginal health. These are some ways to maintain vaginal health so that it is always clean and odorless, according to the advice of experts.

1. Keep the vaginal area dry

Your genitals must be cleaned every day and make sure they are dry after cleaning with water. To clean it, make sure from the front to the back.

"Always wash from the front to the back to prevent bacteria from entering the vaginal area, which can cause infection," said female cosmetic and sexologist Dr. Manvi Verma, quoted from Healthshots, on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

After washing, applause slowly until dry use a clean towel to avoid a buildup of moisture. This is because moisture can cause an unpleasant odor in the vagina or fungal infection.

2. Avoid wearing strict and synthetic underwear

Avoid wearing strict underwear and made from synthetic materials, namely chemicals made from chemical processes, not from natural sources. Tight underwear can cause friction that allows irritation to occur.

Synthetic cloth concaves with moisture and heat, so that bacteria breed more easily. Therefore, it is recommended to wear cotton underwear and change it every day.

"Using cotton keeps the vaginal area dry and lowers the risk of bacterial infection which can cause a vagina of smell," he said.

3. Proper treatment when perturating

Care during menstruation plays an important role in vaginal health. Thus, choose menstrual products properly for the capacity, sanitary napkins, and choose high quality and air circulation.

Avoid wearing sanitary napkins or sanitary napkins for too long because it can cause smell and infection. Use water to wash intimate areas and avoid the use of harsh soap during menstruation.