How to solve the three major problems of "little sister" pain, smell and itching? Nutritionist: Eat smart to maintain your private parts and enjoy sex

Women's private parts often have three major problems: "pain, odor, and itching" that are difficult to talk about and they are ashamed to seek medical treatment. For example, when the weather is hot, the private parts may secrete yellow-green "snot" with fishy and moldy odors, and may even be accompanied by discomfort such as itching outside the vagina. In addition, women may feel pain during intercourse, which is caused by vaginal dryness. Nutritionists will share how to eat smartly to address these three tough issues so as to avoid vaginal dryness, odorous discharge, and eliminate itching.

In the video program "Stay Up at Midnight" co-produced with Niu News, nutritionist Gao Minmin said that girls are in a hot and humid environment in the summer, and if they do not pay attention to proper cleaning and ventilation, they are prone to vaginitis, which causes burning and itching in the vulva and vagina, and even cheesy secretions. The culprit is Candida infection. In particular, if it happens repeatedly, it may be caused by your love of sweets and hand-shaken drinks. Because sugar is the nutrient of Candida, a good way to stay away from vaginitis is to quit the eating habit of consuming too much sugar.

In fact, 90% of the pathogens that cause vaginitis in women are: bacterial vaginitis, candidal vaginitis, and trichomonas vaginitis:

1. Bacterial vaginosis: Bacterial vaginosis often has a watery discharge with a grayish-white fishy smell; the cause of the disease is an increase in the number of anaerobic bacteria, which replace the lactic acid bacteria in the normal vagina. It is especially common among women who have frequent sexual activities.

2. Candidal vaginitis: It is characterized by white, sticky, cheesy, and odorless discharge; the most common symptoms are itching, burning and pain in the vulva, including painful urination and sexual intercourse.

3. Trichomonas vaginitis: When men are infected, there are usually no clinical symptoms. Women will have a large amount of pus-like, foul-smelling yellow-green vaginal discharge, accompanied by difficulty urinating, pain during sexual intercourse, or itching in the lower body. Symptoms often occur during or just after menstruation.

How do girls know which type of bacterial infection of vaginitis they have? The smells emitted can be roughly divided into:

Fishy odor: A fishy odor from the private parts, even accompanied by yellow or green discharge, may be a sign of bacterial vaginosis. Although it is not accompanied by any itching or pain, the odor is usually worse after sexual intercourse.

Musty smell: A smell like moldy bread coming from your private parts may be a vaginal yeast infection, and there will be a cheese-like white discharge. Other symptoms include itching around the vagina and tingling during sexual intercourse.

Metallic taste: Some couples like to "have sex" during their period, which means they continue to have sex while their period is coming. This leaves the vagina wide open and vulnerable to bacterial infection, which causes a metallic taste in the private parts. This is mainly due to the iron contained in menstrual blood. This is normal and will generally disappear after the menstrual period. However, if the metallic taste is still there for a while after the menstrual period, or if there is pain or itching, you should seek medical treatment.

Methods to improve vaginal itching and odor:

Nutritionist Gao Minmin said that to avoid private area infection and genital itching, you should take good care of your genitals on a regular basis. It is recommended to protect your private areas from the inside out. In addition to not wearing overly tight clothing, maintaining proper genital cleaning, and drinking plenty of water, you can also supplement with acidic and vitamin C foods (such as cranberry juice, tangerines, oranges, etc.), because acidity is less conducive to bacterial growth. In addition, moderate supplementation of good probiotics can inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and avoid recurrent inflammation. It is also advisable to supplement moderately to promote the protective ability of the mucous membrane. For example, fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C, including: citrus fruits, kiwi fruit, guava, and pineapple are all good choices.

Take cranberry for example. Because it is rich in proanthocyanidins, it has anti-adhesion ability against bacteria, making it difficult for bacteria to adhere to urinary tract epithelial cells. Remember to drink plenty of water and go to the toilet more often, so that pathogens can be excreted with urine and reduce the chance of infection! In addition, there are many lactic acid bacteria in the normal vagina to maintain the weak acidic environment of the private parts, which can inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and protect the health of the "sister". Therefore, moderate supplementation of probiotics can help maintain the balance of the body's flora and improve immunity. More importantly, have safe sex. It is also a good way to maintain your health by staying away from late nights and high stress.

As for why women tend to feel pain during intercourse, the most common reasons include: vaginal dryness, vaginismus, others include neuralgia, skin problems, estrogen deficiency and endometriosis, and psychological factors also have some influence.

A normal vagina is covered with a thin layer of transparent fluid, which helps lubricate the vagina. This secretion is mainly controlled by estrogen. When estrogen is insufficient, the vagina may become dry due to insufficient lubrication. Women are more likely to experience vaginal ulcers, which can lead to painful intercourse, in the following situations: menopause, childbirth and breastfeeding, insufficient foreplay, use of vaginal douching products, and receiving radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

Methods to improve vaginal dryness and pain:

Nutritionist Gao Minmin said that to improve the problem of dryness in the private parts, you can seek medical treatment for local vaginal hormone drugs and vaginal laser therapy, which uses laser beams to vaporize and peel off old mucosal tissue, and use heat energy to stimulate the regeneration of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the submucosal layer, promote the thickening of the vaginal wall, restore the health of the vaginal mucosa, and improve vaginal dryness and burning sensation.

In addition, to solve the problem of vaginal dryness, it is recommended to supplement some estrogen-rich foods to supplement soy isoflavones 10 days after the end of menstruation, such as: soybeans, soy milk, dried tofu, tofu, yam, green papaya, as well as collagen and hyaluronic acid, because the body needs foods with high water content. And consume more foods rich in amino acids, such as chicken, beef, and pork, and eat them with some fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamin C. This can increase collagen production and give you plump skin. It is also recommended to consume deep-sea fish oil. You can choose to eat sashimi, salmon, tuna, saury, etc., which will help reduce inflammation, improve the internal environment, and increase mucus.

There is a saying: Can you use sugar-free yogurt to clean your vagina? Nutritionists say...

There is a legend that using sugar-free yogurt can clean your vagina. Nutritionist Gao Minmin said that if it is really possible to clean in this way, the manufacturer should produce a bucket instead of a small bottle. Therefore, yogurt should never be used in this way, because the bacterial flora of "sister" and the bacterial flora of yogurt are definitely not the same bacteria. Normal beneficial bacteria are taken in through the mouth. Once the intestinal bacteria maintain a healthy balance, the bacterial flora of the "sister" will also begin to become healthy.

Sex Confession Room

Q1: Can men improve their sexual performance by eating donkey penis, deer penis or horse penis? Is it true that "like cures like" as stated in traditional Chinese medicine?

A: Foods containing whips are usually listed as Chinese medicinal materials. In Chinese medicine, it is often said that "the kidneys store essence". Once the kidneys are deficient, it may affect the essence and energy, so it is necessary to supplement with foods that can nourish the kidneys. In fact, if you have kidney deficiency problems, you still need to adjust according to your physical condition. It is recommended to supplement the mineral zinc by eating more seafood such as shellfish and oysters, as well as the mineral selenium, which are all helpful for men to strengthen their sperm and body.