Vaginal and vulval problems - dos and don'ts

What NOT to do

Do not use bubble bath or shower gel.
Do not put disinfectant in the bath.
Do not shampoo your hair in the bath or in the shower where the shampoo could run down and become trapped in the vulval skin folds.
Do not use ‘intimate’ deodorants or apply deodorant to sanitary towels.
Do not squirt soapy solution or antiseptic into your vagina to clean it (douching) – the vagina cleans itself very efficiently, so douching in this way is not necessary, and may be harmful.
Don’t wear tight, elasticated ‘support’ pants.

What you SHOULD do

Use a detergent labelled ‘for sensitive skin’ for washing your underwear, and avoid fabric softeners.
Add two handfuls of ordinary salt to your bath water, or bathe the area with salted water (a heaped tablespoon of table salt in a sinkful of warm water).
If you are so sore that passing urine is very painful, pee in the bath, or wash the urine away from the vulval area using a jug of warm water while you are on the toilet.
Use an unperfumed soap.
Wash your hair in the sink, or by leaning forward into the shower.
Wear cotton underwear.

Written by: Dr Margaret Stearn
Edited by: Dr Margaret Stearn
Last updated: Tuesday, February 9th 2010

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Posted by RG on 23/01/2012 at 08:20

Had thrush since last March with only 3 weeks relief during the 9 month suffer. It is thrush. It won't go away. I can't leave myself alone, that's my problem. I know all there is to know about this, but I just can't get rid of it.

Posted by Optional on 20/01/2012 at 01:39

I found this information useful as I didn't know not to wear under wear that isn't cotton.

Posted by Anonymas on 18/11/2011 at 07:19

I am 17 yrs old..i am never had any kind of sex..i had a burning sensation after urinating ever since i was 12.i stated murstabating this year..then recently this year i went to a doctor and i was told that i have a urine infection and i was given pills..but then soon after finishing my pills my vagina stated itching particularly on its mouth..does that mean i have an sti and does a urinary infection relate with sti's?pls help

Posted by bab's on 08/11/2011 at 07:34

some of it was helpful but , I get treated and it keeps coming back and i'm wondering if it 's related to my chemo maintance that I'm receiving .It's driving me a little crazy ,no burning when I go pee just real itchy after scatching then it burns .

Posted by Blah11 on 08/11/2011 at 07:16

I've been with my fiance now for over a year and I haven't got any STI or STDs doctors did tests on my general health and i'm healthy they said. Although a month after my partner and I started having sex I started having itching only for like 10 minutes after sex? and since May this year so the past few months I've been itching from soaps down below once again only for 10-20 minutes after I thought at first I was allergic to Condom's Latex, but then my period started stopping and my down below started to itch after using soaps in the shower but never in the bath? I thought at first I was pregnant due to other symptoms but i have no clue now.. which then i went to the doctor couple of months ago they said its normal for me to miss periods at this age but they've started coming back but the opposite to what i normally have.. so now i have a 3 day very light period? I have no clue what to think.. anyone help?

Posted by Worried luv on 03/10/2011 at 10:36

I got disvirgind by my bf last two months but he didn't penetrate vry wel nd the 2nd tym we had abt 6 rounds of sex afta that i startd havin itches nd i went to the doctor he said i have candida nd gave me treatments nd i had sex again with him abt 7 rounds nd it came bk i ve bin takin treatment since den nd my bf has gone 4 tests nd decleard free bt all to no avail bt it does nt affect my period nd my vagina walls re itchin lyk hell nd i also ve dis burnin sensation. Pls help me.

Posted by Frances on 03/10/2011 at 09:27

Am havin itches around my vaginal nd its gettin sore wat can i do?

Posted by Rebecca on 21/09/2011 at 11:40

Hi umm this is embarrassing but I have a small whitish discharge that doesn't smell horrible and notacible but it smells fishy. I am worried because I am thirteen and I masturbate atleast twice a day and even when I don't masturbate the smell is always there and it gets to me. I should be starting my period again soon but I sometimes get really bad cramps and it hurts when I piss. Sometimes it get really itchy while I am in school and I am really scared to scratch. Sometimes it also get seriously dry and I feel like I have to wet it so it will be comfortable again... What do I do, is something wrong? HELP

Posted by elzy on 17/08/2011 at 03:28

i have been surfering from recurrent thrush,and to make the matters worse,my doctor says i have gonorrhea even when am having protected sex and he ends giving me thrush medication.what should i do?he is realy stressing me.

Posted by anonymous. on 27/07/2011 at 04:56

I have ..a lot of hair down there lets just say that. and its so gross when i wear a bathing suit orr whateverr so i shaved it right? and i heard somewhere that to reduce the bumps and itching you could put lotion on down there. so i did. aloha pink lotion. NOW IT ITCHES LIKE HELL AND IT INTERRUPTS MY SLEEP AND ITS SO ANNOYING. this shiz better go away. :(

Posted by Lilian on 08/07/2011 at 09:58

I use to have a very sharp pain at the inner walls of my vagina during thrusting (sex) for 2yrs nw.i hav done vaginal test and doctor said is candidas but after treatment d pain during sex stil persist .pls i need help...since it have affected my sexual life badly

Posted by tiya mathur on 28/06/2011 at 06:32

After i clean my vagina with liquid tissue paper few days back my vagina gets red and very itchy plz tell me should i go to a gynocologist or nt

Posted by xyz on 21/06/2011 at 08:44

i m 26 yrs old. i v vaginal discharge. it is normal but sometimes it is very heavy, i can feel it wen it comes.its colour is alittle bit yellow. wen it happens for that one or two days i have a great pain in my waist. could u plz help me in this regard. i v consulted a homoeopathic doctor and taking mdcn. still its not working immidiateky . plz anyone help.

Posted by Optional on 20/06/2011 at 08:49

I'm scared i have this discharge today with blood on it.

Posted by Optional on 10/06/2011 at 02:58

Pleas help :( Been struggling with recurrent bouts of thrush for the last eight months. I'd never had it before, and the onset coincides with the time I started dating my new boyfriend. We both went for treatment. And didn't have sex for a month. We started having unprotected sex again and after each time I end up with thrush....what really does help is using 'betadine douche'....if I douche after sex I don't have any problems at all? Is it healthy that I douche up to 4 times a week? Every week? (I know people say don't douche, but it actually helps me?) I'm uncertain of what to do. Any advice would be appreciated

Posted by Optional on 08/06/2011 at 08:37

to hope... sounds like it could be an autoimmune disorder called vitiligo and if it is then your doc is right there is no cure, or way to change the color back. basically your body attacks the cells that make your skin the color that it is, thus making those same cells unable to produce color in the skin of that area...one of the most common area's for this is in the genital region. this link may help! http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/autoimmune-diseases.cfm#a

Posted by Optional on 05/06/2011 at 09:50

This is a solution,thx to y'all.

Posted by Optional on 01/06/2011 at 06:23

Stpd menstrating 7 days ago and saw blood on my pant after work.am still a virgin.but had sex wit my bf four days ago but he didnt penetrate inside........am scared

Posted by Me on 25/05/2011 at 04:01

I'm almost always itchy and my vulva looks kinda purple/red...also discharge. I'm a virgin, and I'm too shy to tell my mom. I always thought this was normal, but maybe not. Might mention it at my next physical, thank you!

Posted by Optional on 12/05/2011 at 08:28

i was 4 months pregant when i had an abortion.bleeded for a week and 3days.i started having itchy white discharge that smells reallly bad.it makes me aroused and very sensitive.am scared and i need answers pls help me.

Posted by Optional on 28/04/2011 at 05:32

im 14 yrz old nd d itchn startd sme 2 dayz ago.nd i startd my period bout 2yrz ago im confusd nd dnt knw wat 2 do

Posted by Loompycopson on 27/04/2011 at 09:47

I have noticed that u gave thin clear discharge when I wipe and it has no smell at all but when the discharge stays in my underwear during the day it becomes thicker and has a smell simlar to vinegar or mayonnaise.. Is there a problem I should know about?

Posted by Optional on 26/03/2011 at 12:28

I never had problems with vaginal infections or irritations until I started using the vaginal ring form of birth control. Ever since starting it I've had multiple yeast infections and I now have an UNBEARABLE itch! Needless to say I stopped using it and will be making an appointment to go back to oral contraceptives. On top of getting yeast infections myself, my husband has gotten thrush, most likely from me, several times. Using athletes foot creme works btw. I am using a combo of that and Monistat now to try and clear things up.

Posted by Brebre2themax on 20/03/2011 at 12:47

I'm 10 years old and I haven't gotten to my period yet,but when I became 8 I started having a liquid come out of my vagina.I never told my mom because im a shy person but I always wipe it off on my towel.But it always comes back!when I move it's comes out I hate my vagina wet PLEASE HELP ME I don't know what it is!!!!

Posted by haley on 07/03/2011 at 11:16

Thank u very much for the information on this site. Has put my anxious mind at rest. :-)

Posted by Optional on 27/02/2011 at 06:01

54 years old, menopausal, periods no longer regular. Have had vulval itching for about 6 months now. Diet plays a huge part, following anti Candida diet(no wheat, mushrooms, potatoes, sugars etc) strictly helps immensely as does cotton underwear and plain toilet paper and natural type pads and tampons.

Posted by Hope on 21/02/2011 at 05:24

Hello, Last year I noticed a white spot about the size of a quarter on my genitals (right vulva) and was determined to find out what was the cause. When I went to see my Gynecologist for my annual pap smear, she too noticed it and brought it to my attention thinking that I was not aware of it. When I told her that I had noticed it myself and was hoping that there was something she could prescribe for it to make it go away, she just simply joked about it comparing it to Michael Jackson's vitiligo skin problem and immediately said there was no cure for it whatsoever. I could not believe it! She was basically saying there was nothing she could do for me. Now my biggest concern is that it has gotten much bigger (practically covering the entire right vulva) and some have also spread to the left vulva. Is there anything in the market, perhaps a permanent SAFE skin colouring or dye for delicate skin that can be applied to cover these embarrassing white spots?? Can you please help me, for I am too embarrassed to show my genitals to my dermatologist who is not sure he would be able to help me in regaining my natural colour back and/or preventing the spreading. Much Appreciated, Hope

Posted by Optional on 04/02/2011 at 08:18

I lyk wat i read here nd i find them help ful thank u so much

Posted by worried on 31/01/2011 at 08:08

i havent had my period in a while but im not preg. and tonight i went to the bathroom and i had a brown-redish stuff coming out of my vagina not a lot but i jus want to make sure and it doesnt smell and i dont itch anywhere i jus need to know what to do and my partner doesnt have anything coming out of him so i was jus thinkin maybe im gonna get my period?? ive been stressed from missin my family back home but please HELP!!1

Posted by Optional on 29/01/2011 at 11:07

I had sexual health check done and the only thing it comes back with is thrush, i don't get any discomfort during sex or itching just a white discharge..i did the treatment twice but it came back. I read what to do and what not to do. so i stopped using vagisil, went to bed without knickers, washing only with water etc. but they never suggested these other things, so i'll try these. thank you

Posted by Optional on 28/01/2011 at 01:23

After wearing a scented pad overnight from my period, I woke up with a very itchy sensation around the opening of my vagina. I am now on the second day and I think it is spread to the outer lips, it is very uncomfortable, I try not to scratch it but it gets so bad that I can't help it. I'm not sure if this is thrush but it's all I can deduce and I have no medical to go to a doctor to find out. I just want the itch to go away. Please help, what can I do?

Posted by Optional on 21/01/2011 at 08:57

I get little bumps like white heads on my vulva. If I pinch them white stuff comes out like a white head does. Then after I do that it gets sore and itches for a few days. I havent had sex in about a year.

Posted by Anonymous on 19/01/2011 at 12:11

I just started having my period a little over a year ago and I hate it! A couple monthes after I got it the right lip of my vigina became REALLY itchy. It grew more then double the size of the right lip and a milky discharge that smells AWFUL began. It has gotten so bad I can't sleep and occationaly the lip will hang down so low it touches my underwear when I walk and it is really painful....the whole thing is dry and I've tried to cure it with yeast infection medicane and its otten better, but not cured. Then it worsens again. What could this possibly be???

Posted by Optional on 18/01/2011 at 12:30

hi im just alittle scared .. about four days ago i had sex with my new partner for the first time and yes i will say i did not use a condom which was stupid but it was in the moment .. anyways the day after i started get this irrating burning feeling like it hurt abit so i thought it was normal it would of passed but now im on day four and it still abit irrating and still burns mostly when i have to pee ,, so i dont know whats wrong is this normal??

Posted by Kate Daniell on 14/01/2011 at 08:05

Suffering with severe depression after years of issues with vulval psorisis have tried everything doctors apathetic so worried now am afraid to even go on a date please help

Posted by Optional on 09/01/2011 at 07:50

MY HUSBAND ND I LOVE ONE ANOTHER, BUT I CANNOT FIND A LUBRICANT THAT WILL WORK FOR US. IT SEEMS LIKE I HAVE SMALL CRACKS IN MY VAGINAL WALL THAT TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS TO HEAL AND IN THE MEAN TIME, BOTH OF US ARE MISERABLE. GOOD INFO ON CAUSE AND MEDICAL CURES. BUT NEED TO SAVE OUR MARRIAGE.

Posted by Optional on 20/12/2010 at 09:37

I am constantly getting thrush It is so uncomfortable. I have been to the doctors so many times because they say i have a problem with my ph levels. And at one point they found candida. sometimes it gets so bad and other times it goes but it suddenly comes back again. Its starting to really bother me. Most of the time I feel like i have this candida problem because when I am intimate with my boyfriend my discharge starts to crumble. It sounds disgusting well it isn't nice and it affects me but the doctors do not do much about it what could you suggest?

Posted by Optional on 20/12/2010 at 05:41

Lately i have been finding that i get vaginal discharge which to me is not normal; the discharge seems to come out by itself and it is in a cheesy texture and may sometimes be yellowish green in colour. it doesnt have a foul smell. and it is not painful for me to pee either. what annoys me is that when i have sex; it all comes out onto his penis and it is annoying. i dont want to go to the doctor because it is embarrassing. could someone help me.

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Posted by chebet on 16/12/2010 at 07:03

the information that you give is very helpful.thanks alot

Posted by Steph 91 on 08/12/2010 at 03:33

i had my son two year ago and since then i have been really itchy i have been to the doctors numerous times and still nothing has been found also i have a very strong smell and persistent water infection symptoms,hopefully you can give me an answer as its driving me mad!

Posted by pp on 12/11/2010 at 06:49

i have problem in having sex. my partner is unable to enter in. when ever he tries entering it hurts. i feel there is some tissue formation. what is the solution

Posted by cinthia on 05/11/2010 at 10:21

Hi my name is cinthia i live in UK and originally from Brazil,since my teens I always seen to have a discharge from my vagina and now I am getting to the point where I think that it could be more serious due to I'am always seem to be getting thrush. I'am sick of it I some times have to change my panty liners twice a day,also if I don't change it around the lips gets irritated and very itchy and sore to the point of me itching it too much ,texture thick and yellowish sometimes cottage cheese texture,when I got to the doctors all they say is oh that's normal, I also do all the test and always comes back normal but can they do more like check my womb???? helppppppppp please is also embarrassing having to clean myself every time I make love to my husband......

Posted by Kristine on 30/10/2010 at 10:03

I am 13 and recently my vagina has become red, swollen and sore. It burns a bit when I urinate, and I've had a weird whitish discharge. I've had this for a few days now. I'm scared to tell my mum as she is a/my doctor, and it's really embarassing. I think I have a yeast infection? What can I do to stop it, or do I need to seek medical assistance.

Posted by pregnant on 21/10/2010 at 03:18

i'm in my 3rd month and am 10 weeks pregnant. i recently had a check up w| my obgyn who had tested me for all sorts of std's, genetic disorders, & apparently a vaginal bacterias. she told me that i had some kind of vaginal bacteria that she would give me an antibiotic to treat during the next apt. my next apt is in a month because she wanted to make sure that i was out of my 1st trimester before giving me this treatment. she also said that this type of bacteria is linked to pre-term labor and low birth weights. that same weekend (coincidence or not) my fiance came to visit for the apt & stayed w| me. we had a lot of sex over the weekend & now a couple days later and my vulva is extremely itchy and sore. i haven't noticed a chance in my discharge because i've always had more thick discharge which is normal for me...i don't smell bad and i wash myself everyday in the shower. i don't know if maybe this itchiness is a symptom of the bacteria my dr. diagnosed me w| or if it is the result of vaginal ph upset caused by sex (unprotected because we're already pregnant) or if it is caused by my use of scented soaps in the shower. i'm going to call me dr. and describe my symptoms & questions...but does anyone have the same symptoms as me...no weird discharge, no weird smell, just an itchy uncomfortable vulva. i tried rubbing some vaseline thinking it was dry because i had a few dry patches on my lips but the vaseline didn't ease the itch. does anyone know of any over-the-counter treatment that's safe for pregnant women and effective in calming the severe itch?

Posted by me on 20/10/2010 at 02:49

i have a white discharge with no other symptoms what could it be

Posted by Optional on 17/10/2010 at 08:57

is it ok to use thrush cream for the uncomfortable itchy that comes with genital warts??

Posted by Optional on 04/10/2010 at 08:17

i think i may have this but im not sure. my discharge isnt thick most of the time its clearish sometimes it is abit white. it does smell but not alot not fishy at least but there is alot of discharge and it is very anoying to say the least. it makes me very uncomfterble in sexual situations. im not sure what i should do but i want it gone. anyway i can do that?

Posted by Divina on 04/10/2010 at 05:47

Three days ago i felt some itchyness and discomfort in my vagina specially the outer area and I also noticed a thin yellow odorless discharge. What can this be?

Posted by Optional on 01/09/2010 at 05:09

I am having a white and thick Virginal discharge for some time now. I do not have any itching, pain or anybad odour but it is always on my pants. i dont know what is it and what to do.

Posted by LLAADDYYT on 18/08/2010 at 01:53

I am 25 years old and I am 36 weeks pregnant, since I have been pregnant I have been having some yellowish, greenish discharge. My doctor has ruled out all STD's and he continues to say that it is just a bad yeast infection but everything he gives me to take(7 day yeast cream, metronidazole, and fluconizole) is not working, please help me what do I need to do to get rid of it?

Posted by mt2 on 15/08/2010 at 09:41

im itchy on the outside of my vagina, and i looked at it in the bathroom and there were little lumps. (i do not have crabs). does anyone know what is happening?

Posted by Optional1992 on 28/07/2010 at 11:04

i had thrush about a year ago which went after using a cream but since then i have had a little more discharge than normal which smells quite unpleasent. there is no soreness or itchyness or any pain while unirnating. within the last week i have had blood in the discharge and i dong know what it is. any help would be great

Posted by piscesgirr on 25/07/2010 at 08:18

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Posted by 420babii on 13/07/2010 at 05:57

I take a regular shower everyday and i shampoo in the shower.But i make sure i rinse my vagina very well.I do not douche.i do wash my vagina but not on the inside.i do take bubble baths though,i do not understnad how that could be a problem.Anyway.just treat your vagina like a delicate flower.play wiith her nicely.do not have sex with a bunch of guys..& everything should go better for you.lol.

Posted by Optional on 05/07/2010 at 02:08

Why is it that i feel very itchy on my vulva when i become horny

Posted by Optional on 05/07/2010 at 06:09

i am 14 years old and for the past couple of days there has appeared alot more discharge then i normal ever have. Is this normal ? is there something wrong ?

Posted by Optional on 02/07/2010 at 03:04

Im 16 years old and I used to have thrush but went to the doctors and now its gone, however for some time now i have been having discharge, this discharge smells quite strongly and wearing skirts is a big no, no for me! I suspect that it may be Bacterial vaginosis but i am uncomfortable and nervous about going to the doctor. Any other ways i can possibly try to get rid of it, ive had it for about 10 months.

Posted by Dawn on 27/06/2010 at 07:29

Every time i have sex with my boyfriend until a day or 3 at most, my vagina is quite sore, like burning sensation. Last night though we didn't have sex because he had no condom but played with me. So now i have a slight discharge, and its a bit yellow. my cookie has a burning soreness. its not unbareble tho just a tad bit uncomfortable. Can it be thAt i don't get aroused enough that im too dry.. ? or what.,im scared i have some infection but its only uncomfortable the day after sex.

Posted by Anon on 24/06/2010 at 12:34

Im only 13, and im so unhappy about the apperance of my vagina. My inner lips are huge and hand down it very uncomfortable and it makes it smell fishy. I also have this thick white discharge that makes me change my pants twice a day, whats wrong with me. I need help!

Posted by Optional on 22/06/2010 at 05:04

I just had unprotected sex with my boyfriend about 2 days ago .. I dont know if this has anything to do with it.. however, a thin mucusy discharge continues to leak out of my vagina. It's not just a little bit, it's a pretty good amount and it happens almost every five minutes. What could be wrong?

Posted by beth on 17/06/2010 at 06:22

I have had a like fishy smell for the past week now. I wash twice a day and it goes away for awhile and then comes back. I had bacterial vaginosis before and think it might be that again but the only problem is I don't have insurance or a doctor. Is their anything I can do that will help a little until I do find a doctor?

Posted by Embarrassed One on 16/06/2010 at 12:10

I have this white thick mucus drainage. Problem is I am sore down in that area. Sometimes I feel as though I have been kicked in the crotch.I also feel a bit swollen and sometimes my bladder is sore when I pee. Sometimes I'll feel this stabbing pain. What is this?

Posted by karen on 15/06/2010 at 03:28

to the 13 year old girl who posted on the 30 4 2010 hello do not worry about the inside of your vagina being wrinkly this is normal in young girls of your age.this is because the inside of your vagina is still forming and growing ready for adulthood.how ever you are to young to have sex so do not have sex untill you are older.this will make sure you will not gross your boy friend out takecare....karen

Posted by Optional on 12/06/2010 at 03:55

I've found eating yoghurt helps prevent "thrushy stuff" and apparently live natural yoghurt on the itchy area can help too although I've never tried it. I also find that I'm more likely to get thrush if I've been eating lots of wheat - marmite on toast is now a rare treat! Hope that helps.

Posted by Optional on 04/06/2010 at 02:22

whenever i have unprotected sex with my bf my vagina itches very badly. is it a symptom of STD?

Posted by Doid on 28/05/2010 at 01:50

I Have A Huge Lump On My Penis. It Itches Extremely Bad And Is Leaking Out A White Fluid. Should I Go See A Doctor?

Posted by Emily on 24/05/2010 at 02:03

I had unprotected sex with a guy and now my vagina starts to produce a very stinky brownish liquid and it really scares me i don't want to go to any doctor since this is really embarassing and i dont want my family to know what i did. There are no other symptoms thought can you tell me what might be going on

Posted by Optional on 21/05/2010 at 02:43

that was very helpful thanks x

Posted by Optional on 05/05/2010 at 02:09

does natural yoghurt treat thrush or have any benefits?

Posted by :) on 30/04/2010 at 08:30

My vagina is wrinkley when I open my legs. I'm only 13 this should happen to old women not me? I dont understand I'm soooo self conscious about it. Is it gonna fix as my hips get bigger? or what? What happens when i go to have sex? I dont want my boyfriend to get grossed out?

Posted by Optional on 15/04/2010 at 10:04

after sex, my boyfriend usually has bloody mucus on his penis, its not blood, it looks like little clots, and it doesnt continue on later. Ive been having sharp abdominal pains and in the lower back, kind of irratates my bowels, makes me feel like i have to go, but i really dont. And ive bin having thick thick white discharge, no smell or itch or wierd color either. And just a couple days ago i had a bump under the skin, not visible on outside, but along the pubic hair line and the thigh, like the pelvic bone kinda.

Posted by Ms Sol on 03/04/2010 at 05:23

I have regular bouts of thrush, at least once a month, normally before ovulation. I have found i am sexually aroused and i produce some moisture at the start of intercourse but for about 6 months now i find i become dry after a while. I have looked at this site and came across the Ostrogen tablet. Could this help my condition? Ms Sol