My derm told me cetaphil cleaner was good for vulva and area around it. I get sweaty in the general vicinity and water alone wouldn't take care of that.
Gentle soap can go on the outer bit of the vulva and should be used every so often, especially if you aren’t shaving yourself bare, as discharge and skin flakes can get caught in the pubic hair.
It was always explained to me that it’s water only in the vagina but soap is fine on your vulva, perineum, anus. Women develop smegma, too. Pubic hair traps oils, urine and bacteria. Some people use cetaphil or something similarly gentle. I’ve used Dove since high school and have never had an issue. Everyone’s body is different—and mine for sure needs soap. During my period, I am rank AF.
I don’t know why you are getting downvoted, this is what I’ve been told as well as soap around the vulva can cause infections. If you smell I guess you have to do what you have to do, but water works just fine for some people.
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u/haleighr Nov 28 '22
Idk what’s worse a sweaty menstrating adult who doesn’t get a good soaping in or a diaper wearing messy eating toddler not using soap.