Itchy Down There

You may be sensitive to the fabric it's made from. Perhaps you need to wear a different brand, however make sure it's cotton and none of those crappy plastic topcoat ones, they are no good at all.


I use Kotex Naturals, they are the best ones I have used in a long time. They are the natural cotton.

I started to itch down there 2 months ago. And apparently it is usually one week before my menstruation start, 2 months its been like that. Another reason could be the pads if you are menstruating. Someone told me it maybe your Sugar level.

Wow, I'm really suprised about the cotton. If I ever wear anything other than cotton, then I become very irritated which can often lead to thrush. If it's 100% cotton it shouldn't really have anything in it. What about those "fragrance" pads, you know the ones that make you "feel and smell fresh and clean". I find those very unnatural and have also been sensitive to them. Could that be the culprit?

Perhaps visiting a gyneacologist may be better advice. Itching could be a symptom of anything - best to get it checked.


As for Lactacyd and other similar products - if you have good personal hygiene, there is no need to purchase 'feminine wash' products.


Also, aside from 12 yr old girls, who usues pads these days? There is a marvellous invention called the tampon.

Totally agree Gill2008, that is why my first comment was to see a gynae. I find it hard to understand why women are afraid to visit a doctor when they have problems 'down there', but no problem seeing a doc when the problem is elsewhere. Instead of promoting the use of feminine washes etc, far better to find out what the problem actually is.

If you use a pad and don't change it really quickly or if you don't shower or change your underwear every day or after discharge, this can cause it too. I will also get itchy and a yeast infection if I wear non-cotton underwear. Tampons are not good for me either. There is a great cream called Daktacourt which will take away itching and is very safe if used externally on women or men's private areas. It may be over the counter. Not sure, but if you feel itching coming on, it will prevent a yeast infection. You can also take a bath with baking soda in the water. Good luck!

GO TO THE GYNO!

Hi, About the Daktacourt, if you get itchy and you have a partner, he has to use it too and you need to avoid sex for a week! Also, maybe you are allergic to soap or shampoo. I can't use regular soap or I get really itchy. I use baby shampoo. Some women should only take showers and not baths to avoid soap irritating their private areas.Good luck.

SabrinaSaw--I use the Diva cup and love it--I also have sensitive skin that is irritated by pads and by tampons but the medical-grade silicone is just perfect for me--makes my periods shorter and easier to manage.


Vulvic--wearing a pad is healthier for you than using tampons--when I used to wear tampons I had to wear pads as well because the heavy flow tampons were way too big for me and the regular ones always had leakage problems so I had to do both. However, I was a competitive swimmer for 8 years so I am quite familiar with tampons.


gill2008--very true that vaginal itchiness can have many causes. But, the vagina is a self-cleaning organ so there is really no need to wash with a special concoction of chemicals--in fact, for ideal vaginal health it's recommended that women don't use soap at all on that region--unless it is very, very mild--lactacyd is PH balanced formula that is meant to not dry the vaginal area. Whatever you do, do not douche--that can completely destroy the normal flora that keeps the vagina healthy. Some gynecologists will even recommend that women don't wear any underwear when they can get away with it (at home) and do not wear fabric up against that area as it traps in moisture and can cause chapping as well as make a great habitat for organisms to grow.


On a personal note, I've had a few unpleasant experiences with vaginal infections--enough to know that you should definitely go to a gynecologist. Women who are sexually active should go at least once a year anyway to get a regular PAP exam.


My first major vaginal infection was while I was a study-abroad student in Mainland China--in a pretty remote place--not talking about Shanghai or Beijing here and nowhere near Hong Kong. So, I had a very legitimate reason why I was scared to death to go to the doctor--and maybe risk getting even more sick. But ignoring it didn't make it go away--I was quite young--22-years-old. So, if you want to hear a crazy story about my first pelvic exam ever--done in a Mainland Chinese hospital with 3-4 other girls getting theirs done at the same time right next to me with no separation curtain--just ask me. But in HK there are plenty of options for you if you need to see the gyno--and you don't have to spend a ton of money either to get treated properly. There is the public system here as well as the private system.


Oh, and let me recommend a couple of other things that weren't mentioned--yogurt is a girl's best friend--if you don't like it/can't eat it and even if you do, get some probiotics in your diet--you can buy these at the health-food store--if, like me, you get lots of yeast infections it may be that the bacterial balance is off in your body--this is especially important for your vaginal area--as good bacteria protect you from infections and if they get out of control you'll have problems. This is especially important if you have been taking antibiotics (which kill all the bacteria--good and bad) at all recently.

Make sure you are using the mild liquid soap or feminine wash. & if still going on the itch.. you can use 2 tbsp of white vinegar in one cup of warm water with a bit of iodize salt then use that to wash your vagina & make sure you're not going to rinse it leave it like that use clean towel to dry.Infact, if you have small bucket you can put more water and drop of white vinegar & salt then you can just seat on it for a while like you're in the bath tub but just your lower part touching the water. Is more helpful if a bit serious. Make sure you're not pregnant ok. You know vinegar is also help to stop the mosquitoes bites.

yah i know what you mean. I especially hate that pad brand 'Whisper' it's the worst around! feel the material, it's as coarse as sandpaper! I itched like hell when i wore Whisper but i switched to other brands and it's ok now. I like the plasticy type coz they're so waxy and smooth (but i can't remember the brand i think it's Kotex) and i think Laurier pads are good too.