In daily life, there are many seemingly insignificant actions that can lead to serious consequences. Being aware of these can help you avoid them. For example, something as simple as washing women's underwear, if not done properly, can easily lead to fungal vaginitis. Let's start with this small matter and teach everyone how to correctly wash underwear.
How to properly wash underwear to avoid vaginitis?
1. Change and wash daily
Since women today are busy with both work and family, many tend to accumulate their underwear for a few days before washing them all at once. While this saves time and makes life more manageable, it can potentially lead to vaginitis. It's better to correct this habit early on. Accumulating underwear can lead to bacterial growth, and the odor can attract insects, leading to bacterial residue. If these bacteria are not completely removed during washing, it can easily result in a vaginal infection. Changing underwear daily is essential, and washing them daily should follow suit.
2. Washing underwear in a washing machine
Some women prefer to wash their clothes in a washing machine, which saves effort but comes with risks. If washed together with other clothes, external mold and bacteria can be transferred to the underwear via other garments. Socks, in particular, contain a lot of mold, which is a major cause of fungal vaginitis. Even if you only wash underwear in the machine without other clothes, there's still a danger, as the washing machine itself harbors a lot of bacteria. It's best to hand wash underwear using a dedicated basin to minimize bacterial growth.
3. Rinsing underwear casually
Since underwear isn't traditionally considered dirty, many women just give it a quick rinse. This actually leaves bacteria behind. The correct way to wash underwear is to scrub it thoroughly, apply soap, and ensure all private area fluids are cleaned off. After washing, rinse it two to three times with clean water to ensure no soap residue remains.
4. Drying indoors
Some women hang their washed underwear in the bathroom to dry naturally. This is actually incorrect, as flushing the toilet can unknowingly expose the underwear to air containing fecal matter, leading to bacterial or fungal growth. The best way is to hang the underwear outside to dry, where the sun can also disinfect and sterilize it.
Washing underwear is actually a science; if not done properly, it can easily lead to vaginitis. We hope all women can master the above points, wash their underwear correctly, and avoid the occurrence of vaginitis.
