Qixi Festival, a happy and sweet day!
But for a single editor of a certain age,
Today is just another workday that has nothing to do with me! Wednesday!
With a scientific and rigorous attitude and a passion for work!
NA, I still want to give all my female friends a serious health education!
"Her temples are like dark clouds, and her eyebrows are like crescent moons" is an ancient Chinese praise for a woman's beautiful hair. Indeed, having a head of jet-black, lustrous hair can enhance a woman's beauty.
Women are willing to invest time and effort in maintaining their hair's blackness, shine, smoothness, and gloss. For example, they might follow this routine: apply conditioner to dry hair for 10 minutes, rinse it off, then wash their hair, rinse again, apply conditioner, massage for five to six minutes, and rinse again. After washing, they towel-dry excess water, wrap their hair in a hair-drying cap, and once the hair is no longer dripping wet, apply hair oil and blow-dry.
Some very inquisitive girls also wonder: Hair care is important, but do we also need to care for the hair on other parts of our body, such as pubic hair?
Now, let's begin today's topic about our private parts!
A woman's private area is not only shrouded in mystery, but also inextricably linked to her health. Starting from puberty, due to the influence of male and female hormones, women will experience a series of "different" changes , such as the appearance of pubic hair , which becomes thick and curly. By the age of 18, it will become an inverted triangle shape, coarser and thicker than regular hair.
The hair in this area isn't entirely useless.
First, it can absorb the sweat and mucus secreted by the body and disperse them to the surroundings, resisting the invasion of harmful bacteria and viruses from the outside world, which is beneficial to health .
Secondly, during sexual intercourse, it can also increase the pleasure caused by friction on the external genitalia.
Finally, from a psychological perspective, it also brings a sense of mystery, arousing the partner's "sexual interest" in exploration.
As we mentioned earlier, hair care is mostly about looking beautiful. So, shouldn't we take even more care of intimate hair, which is often difficult to talk about but has special practical functions?
The answer is NO! It's not necessary!
Liu Zhaohui, Chief Physician and Professor of Gynecology at Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, stated, "Many women do indeed groom their pubic hair , using shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, or even soap while showering. In reality, pubic hair doesn't require special care. However, this doesn't mean it shouldn't be washed at all, but rather that it's not recommended to use bath products, conditioners, or similar substances to clean it. "
However, products like shampoos are highly functional, and one of their functions is to remove the oil secreted by the scalp. Since pubic hair doesn't produce as much oil, using these products on the pubic area might actually make it drier. Secondly, the pubic area is very sensitive and delicate. Using these hair care products to wash the pubic hair not only increases the risk of allergies and infections in the pubic area, but may also introduce chemicals into the vagina.
Some women use shampoo to clean their "private areas" because the area with pubic hair is itchy, which they believe is caused by uncleanliness, just like washing their hair when it itches. So they naturally start using shampoo.
Dr. Liu suggests that if itching occurs, it's best to see a doctor, as both fungal and bacterial infections can cause itching . However, the treatment methods are completely opposite: for fungal infections, use alkaline washes, while for bacterial infections, acidic washes such as potassium permanganate are generally used .
Using the wrong medication can lead to vaginal flora imbalance and exacerbate the primary disease. Shampoo is generally alkaline, so from any perspective, it is not recommended for patients to use shampoo when they are itchy.
So, what's the best way to care for it? Dr. Liu also shared the correct care methods with everyone.
1. Wash your vulva with running water every day, and maintain this habit even more during menstruation. Clean the menstrual blood stains from your private area every day!
2. Wear pure cotton, breathable underwear and wash and change it frequently.
3. If itching occurs, do not use shampoo or other medications on your own. Seek medical attention promptly. If washing is required, the doctor will prescribe a suitable cleaning agent.
After saying all that, what I really want to say is that pubic hair is there to better protect our important organs as women. The health of the pubic area is very important, and proper care will make it even better!
If you really love beauty and insist on giving your hair a professional treatment, don't forget to find a hairstylist like Tony!
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