Period stigma is real and has, for decades, been (wrongly) convincing women they are “unclean” during their time of the month. The fear of having a smelly situation down there is what helps sell products like vaginal douches and scented tampons and pads.
Beyond the itch, those scented chemicals can lead to inflammation and rashes, says Minkin. Um, no thanks. And if one of those scents reacts badly with your natural pH, you could be on the road to bacterial vaginosis and other infections, although, Minkin says allergic reactions are more common. In order to keep everything happy and healthy, she recommends sticking to the unscented products.
As with any allergy, you won’t know until you experience it first hand. But why risk it? Your vagina is not meant to smell like a lavender garden, so you’re better off letting her live.
Culled: Women’s Health Magazine
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