YOUR vulva

No, the vulva is not a word straight out of a porn movie!

Of course, it is part of your intimate area, but it is not taboo to talk about it and to take care of it: half of the people on this planet have a vulva...

La vulve est composée de tous les organes génitaux externes féminins, c’est-à-dire tout ce qui est visible : les petites et les grandes lèvres, le clitoris, mais aussi le périnée et l’entrée du vagin. Si certaines sont complexées par l’aspect de leur vulve – merci les films X – , sache qu’en réalité, il y a autant de vulves qu’il y a de femmes : des petites, des grandes, des plates, des rebondies, des foncées… Il n’existe donc pas de vulve « normale » ou pas !

What is not normal, however, is an itchy, scratchy, burning, irritated or red vulva. These are signs of an imbalance in your vaginal flora. The cause? Clothes that are too tight, a hormonal change, the pill, overly aggressive hygiene, total body hair removal, sweating. Nothing to worry about, it is often enough to set up an adapted routine which will relieve and protect your intimate vulvar area.

To take care of your vulva, the easiest way is to leave it alone and clean only the external area, with adapted soaps (without perfume and with neutral pH) or simply with water. You should also eliminate potential sources of irritation, starting with the vaginal shower, which disturbs the vaginal flora and can lead to mycosis. Don't hesitate to moisturize with a natural care product, rich in pre and probiotics that rebalance the flora and relieve irritation, such as South Beauty, co-created with Laura @mydearvagina, whose creamy gel texture is a great daily ally.