feminine hygiene

Wiping your intimate skin regularly is recommended especially after using the bathroom, when you’ve finished a workout, post sex or when you’re on your period. Aside from making you feel clean and fresh, a frequent wipe will help promote a healthy, bacteria-free intimate area. But here comes the million-dollar question, “What should I use to wipe when I need […]

Feminine Care: It may not be top of your list, but your feminine hygiene routine is worth some thought. Periods, peeing, sexual intercourse, sweat, (even what we eat and drink), can all upset the natural balance of our intimate skin which can lead to unwelcome odours, itching, discomfort and even abnormal discharge and infections (1). Sure, our intimate area

For centuries, trends in the grooming of pubic hair have gone round in circles. From the Egyptians removing it all with pumice stones and flint (ouch!) to the ‘70s bush’ (low maintenance) and then how could we forget the infamous Brazilian wax in the late 90’s (a la Gwyneth et al) (1), women now have so

Intimate sweating is a normal everyday occurrence for every woman on the planet. It’s certainly not something that should make us blush. We should however be aware of the effects this can have on our body as this is the ideal environment for bacteria to thrive. This can not only cause irritation and itchiness, but

We all know that having your period is no walk in the park. The cramps, bloating, headaches, cravings and fatigue affects almost all women, for 5-10 days each month (1). Throw in the heaps of online advice claiming what you should and shouldn’t be doing – and it gets hard to know what to listen to.

Vaginal itching and vaginal irritation can leave you feeling off your A-game, but it’s not always a sign of a serious problem. A first port of call is to take a look at the chemical substances that your vulva (your intimate skin) may be coming into contact with. Biological washing powders, scented toilet papers and