Vaginal Infection is one of the most painful and common diseases. Many of us Don’t know much about it. So I thought to write it up in a nutshell. In short, it is mainly caused by fungi and sometimes bacteria. It can show different symptoms depending on intensity. The few most common symptoms are –

1.Itching and irritation in the vagina and vulva

2.A burning sensation, especially during intercourse or while urinating.

3.Redness and swelling of the vulva

4.Vaginal pain and soreness

5.Vaginal rash

6.Thick, white, odor-free vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese appearance

7.Watery vaginal discharge

Trust me, it’s one hell of a painful disease. I realized it after I had suffered. Even the medications were so damn painful! (imagine inserting large thick fat capsules deep inside your vagina by plastic tool and when it melts inside, causes a burning sensation that makes you wanna cry! Oh god! You Don’t wanna have this ever in your life! ). What a woman must know to prevent these are noted-

1. Always and always Wear cotton underwear! Girls generally put it on during the period but it’s necessary to wear it every time u go out, to protect the vagina from dust and sweat. It acts as a layer to save your vagina and please never wear used/ unclean panties..it may be the vital reason to get you infected.

2. Practise good personal hygiene. Always keep your vagina clean and dry after peeing and bath. Wet vaginas can become a medium for bacteria or fungi culture.

3.Avoid using fragrance, perfume, deodorant sprays, talc on the upper part of vagina. Its more harmful than you know.

Important point-

Before having sex, make sure your husband is clean! You should not make out with him when he is back from the office or without a shower. Bacteria can attack you from the skin to skin touch and there are thousands of bacteria roaming in the air. Make sure your husband is clean ( at least his face, hands, and genital areas are clean, using anti-dandruff shampoo, or germicides).

Do you know even the dandruff from your husbands scalp can also make you infected?

Now the last two points- most probably one of these are the reason of my infection I believe –

1. I used a pre-used razor to shave. Later I did a little google and found out pre-used razor blade contains rust and rust contains germs. An obvious way to get infected! Even if your husband uses a pre-used razor, it can cause your infection from his skin to yours!  Who knew! So every time, plz use a new one and tell your husband to use a new one. The medication will cost u much more than a razor.

2. Second probable cause, I was outta town for weeks. After getting home at night, I didn’t change my bed sheet and pillow cover. I was tired and laid down. It caused me itchiness all night. Bedsheets of Rooms that have Ac’s inside are likely to be infected with bacteria and fungi. So AC users should put their bedsheet and covers out in the sun at least twice a month

You can google the image of vaginal infection of yeast infection and see how it becomes infected inside! Horrible!

A little precaution can Save your vagina. Remember, its the emblem of your womanhood, the tool of the strongest task in the world.

Take care
By Fariha Islam Munia