Avoid things that can irritate your vulva:
- Use dermatologist-approved detergent
- Don’t use fabric softener on panties.
- Use soft, white unscented toilet paper.
- Wear 100% white cotton underwear, menstrual pads, and tampons.
- Avoid getting shampoo on your vulva.
- Skip perfumed creams or soaps, pads or tampons, and contraceptive creams or spermicides.
- Avoid hot tubs or pools with lots of chlorine.
- Rinse the vulva with cool water after you pee or have sex.
- Avoid foods that make your pee burn, like greens, beans, berries, chocolate, or nuts.
- Wear loose-fitting pants and skirts; don’t wear pantyhose.
- Keep your vulva clean and dry. Don’t sit in a wet swim suit or damp gym clothes.
- After bathing, gently pat dry and apply a vegetable or plant-based oil or preservative-free emollient to keep the vulva protected.