I have 10 tips to keep your punani A1 like steak sauce. Yes, I just said punani and yes, I just referred to keeping it A1 like steak sauce. Problem? I didn’t think so. The real problem is that so many of us women don’t know basic things to do to keep our magic box of goodies in tip top shape. Quite honestly, I’m just now learning some of these tips (good thing it didn’t take me until I was 40 years old to learn these things) and I think they’re super important to be shared with you too!
1. Do NOT use soap down there.
Yeah, I said it *cue Rihanna voice*. But no seriously this is one of the worst things you can do. When you use soap, especially scented soaps, it causes your pH balance to be thrown off. If your pH is off then all hell breaks loose down there; so all those smell goods that you’re insistent on shoving up your crotch have got to go. Trust me boo, your vajay is NOT supposed to smell like Coconut Rose Petals, Love Spell, or anything like that. If you absolutely feel the need to use soap, use very, very mild, unscented soap to get the job done (I’ve been told that Dove works great but this isn’t something I’ve tried myself).
2. Try to stay away from Summer’s Eve products.
As surprising as this might sound, many of those products designed “specifically for the vagina” and those that are “pH balanced” really just upset the natural flow of things down there. When you start using them, your body eventually becomes accustomed to them; but its when you stop using them that it becomes an issue. Your body won’t know how to react and it can cause UTIs and upset your pH balance even more. Everyone’s body reacts differently to different things, but I’d just stay away from Summer’s Eve products altogether.
3. Only wash with warm water.
I’m 1001% serious about this; all you need is water to get the job done. If you have a removable showerhead I’d suggest taking it off and just letting the water run all in the crevs for about 5-7 minutes, or however long it takes for you to feel clean. Make sure you wash your hands before and that you get all areas of your magic little box clean (this means opening the lips, and making sure the water gets in there good).
4. DO NOT DOUCHE!
For goodness sake ladies, please do not douche. If you feel that you aren’t getting clean enough down there then go to your GYN and ask her for advice on what to do. Don’t just run to the store and grab the first douching kit you see, you’re just asking for a yeast infection.
5. Always pee after sex!
Ladies it’s not just a thing men do, it’s VITAL that we as women take the time to go pee after sex right before that cuddle session (or before he’s about to skedaddle. I’m not judging!) You need to make sure you pee to flush out all of the sex juices and bacteria that have been shoved in your vajay for the past hour or so. So let’s say you have sex, cuddle, have sex again, sleep, and shower the next moring; you’ve literally been harboring all sorts of bacteria in your vagina for about 16+ hours. You’re just asking for a UTI like a yeast infection and bacterial vaginosis which can further complicate things and stop you from having sex for almost 2 weeks. So take that 2 minutes to make sure you pee, you’ll thank me later.
6. Use different washcloths for your body & vajay.
You don’t want to wash your armpits with the same rag you used to wash your box of goodies with. You wouldn’t want to have all your vagina juices scrubbed on to your shoulder, stomach, and elbows. As graphic as it sounds, that’s how you have to think of it; if you use the same rag for your body/ vagina all you’re doing is passing bacteria back and forth. Nothing on you will ever be clean, so make sure you use two different rags (make sure the one for your vajay is white!)
7. Eat your fruit and drink your water.
Y’all know the whole “eat pineapples before sex” myth right? Well its kind of true. I’m in no way saying that by eating pineapples your precious little flower will taste like tropical paradise, however it will make it healthier. Drinking water is essential because it makes you pee, which flushes out all the toxins/ bacteria that is lodged in your body that you didn’t even know were there.
8. Stay away from sugary/ fatty/ starchy foods.
What you put into your body seriously effects the health of your vagina, it’s super sensitive. If you enjoy candy, pasta, bread, or any foods that basically make you cheat on a diet be careful, you could be setting yourself up for a yeast infection.
9. Wash your toys after you use them.
Listen we’re all grown here and we all have needs. Sometimes those needs have to be satisfied by vibrators, dildos, or whatever you’re into and that’s perfectly okay. But before you slip your wonderful toy back into your bedside table, take it to the bathroom and wash it with warm water and mild soap. If you don’t you’ll just allow the bacteria to sit and grow on your toy, only to be shoved back into your box of goods the next time you use it. Then you’ll be mad because you have a UTI and not only can you not have sex but you can’t pleasure yourself. So trust me ladies, wash your toys you’ll thank me later.
10. Don’t ignore warning signs!
If you start to notice an odor, thick discharge, experience any pain having sex/ peeing, itching, or just any general discomfort down there don’t hesitate to run to your GYN as soon as you can. Nobody knows your kitty better than you so you’ll be the only one (well, maybe your partner if they notice something) who will know when something isn’t right. You know what’s normal for down there and what’s not so the second you think something is wrong, go get it checked it. It could turn out to be nothing, or it could turn out to be something really serious. Don’t be embarrassed about going or telling the doctor what’s wrong, this is YOUR health and you’d rather be safe than sorry.
Remember ladies your vagina is like a self-cleaning oven, but it’s up to you to make sure everything is functioning properly! Listen to your body and don’t let anyone abuse the kitty, you only get one. Wash it regularly, give it TLC when necessary, and love everything about it because you only get one. Like I said before, everyone’s body is different, these were just tips I thought would be helpful for you to keep your punani A1 like steak sauce baby. Hope it helps!