Are there many bacteria in women's private parts?

Generally speaking, bacteria are distributed on the surface of the human body, but there are more bacteria in some places and fewer bacteria in some places. Some people believe that hands that touch objects have relatively more bacteria. Some people also believe that people's private parts have more bacteria, such as women's genitals. A woman's lower body is the site of excretion. When it is covered by underwear, the hot and humid environment does make it easy for bacteria to grow. So, do women have a lot of bacteria in their private parts?

The vaginal opening, urethral opening, and anus of women are very close to each other, which makes it easy for bacteria in the dirt in this area to enter the vagina or urethra and cause infection of the urinary or reproductive system. If the underwear has poor permeability and moisture absorption, it will be detrimental to the metabolism of perineal tissues, making the vulva wet all day long. This warm and humid environment is very conducive to the growth and reproduction of 650 types of bacteria, including Trichomonas and Escherichia coli.

How can women prevent it?

1. Pay attention to hygiene, wash your lower body with water every day, change into loose cotton shorts, and put the shorts in the sun after washing to achieve the effect of ultraviolet disinfection. Maintenance during menstruation: Do not have sexual intercourse during menstruation. Do not contact with cold water. Don't eat spicy food. Don't do physical labor. You should be in a good mood and not be angry, worried, afraid, shocked or sad. 2. Develop hygienic habits and use toilet paper to wipe from front to back when urinating or defecating to avoid the spread of anal bacteria to the vagina and urethra. Choose soft, loose-fitting underwear that is made of cotton, or at least has cotton on the bottom. Wear boxer briefs or even no underwear when you sleep at night to give your vagina some fresh air. Try to avoid sitting for long periods of time to reduce the chance of your genitals becoming damp and stuffy. Use less sanitary napkins, panty liners, and toilet paper that contain fragrances or colors, as these may be the culprit of vulvar contact dermatitis.

2. Drink enough water. Drinking more fruit juice and yogurt can prevent or relieve vaginal and urinary tract infections.

3. Be careful during sexual intercourse and avoid having sex too frequently, 3 times a week at most. Before sex, both parties' genitals should be cleaned with an antibacterial cleanser. The sexual intercourse position should be face to face, as rear insertion can damage the cervix. Do not insert your hands into the vagina because hands carry more bacteria. Don't kiss the vagina with your mouth because there are more bacteria in the mouth.

4. It is best to clean the genitals with warm water. Too hot water can easily aggravate the inflammation symptoms. Alternatively, use neutral, weakly acidic or soap-free cleaning products. Do not use disinfectant to irrigate the vagina so as not to destroy the normal acidity and alkalinity and flora of the vagina.