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7 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Lady Parts Fresh This Summer

Hot and steamy can be a good thing, but not when it comes to your lady bits. Here are seven tips to stay so-fresh-and-so-clean when the tempature rises. 
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Below the Belt
Hot and Steamy can be a good thing, but not when it comes to your lady bits. Here are seven tips to stay so fresh and so clean when the mercury is high.
7 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Lady Parts Fresh This Summer
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RepHresh Active Fresh Wash

Maintaining vaginal freshness is equal parts hygiene and pH balance. This cleansing gel helps maintain the pH in your lady parts so the good bacteria can thrive.

$8, at drugstores.com

7 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Lady Parts Fresh This Summer
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Braun Silk-épil Bikini Styler

Though your lady parts are covered in hair to protect you, hair also traps odor. Keep it trim “down there” with a nifty styler.

 $17.49, at walgreens.com     

7 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Lady Parts Fresh This Summer
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Trojan Magnum Large Size Latex Condoms

According to Monistat, condoms are good for more than just protection against STDs and unwanted pregnancy, “they also help keep your vagina’s pH level in check so all of those good bacteria can live comfortably and do their jobs fighting off UTIs and yeast infections.” So have fun, but make sure you wrap it up!

$3.49, at drugstores.com

7 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Lady Parts Fresh This Summer
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Wear Cotton or Ditch the Panties All Together

If you’re staying home for the day, consider going commando and letting yourself breathe. For days when panty-free is not an option, always wear cotton. Breathable fabrics will help you stay fresh and dry all day long.

7 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Lady Parts Fresh This Summer
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