near your vagina, which can
result in infection.
Keeping your vagina clean
and healthy
The vagina is designed to
keep itself clean with the
help of natural secretions
(discharge). Find out how
to help your vagina keep
clean and healthy – and
why you don’t need
douches or vaginal wipes.
The vagina is a tube of
muscle inside a woman’s
body that runs from the
cervix (the opening of the
womb) to the vaginal
opening. The external sex
organs, which are called the
vulva, surround the vaginal
opening.
Looking after your everyday
health can help keep your
vagina in good shape, says Dr
Suzy Elneil, consultant in
urogynaecology at University
College Hospital, London,
and spokesperson
for Wellbeing of Women.
“Generally, good vaginal
health is maintained by
making sure you’re in good
general health,” she explains.
“This includes healthy diet
and exercise. Normal
exercise helps maintain good
vaginal function, as walking
and running helps the pelvic
floor to tone up and helps
ensure good general health.”
Find out more about having
a healthy diet, exercise and
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