Your intimate area is very specific. Among others, it is populated by "lactobacillus" which helps to protect the vaginal flora against the development of some germs. This lactobacillus appreciates to live surrounded by a certain acidity (pH 5.5). Using products with a physiological pH is essential to allow the lactobacilli to develop well. Moreover, it is important to use toiletries with a very soft cleansing base respecting the mucous membranes and preferably hypoallergenic.

It is better to use an intimate cleanser, with a very soft cleansing base and soothing agents which will help to calm the irritations. During these episodes, it is recommended not to use perfumed products on this area (perfumed toilet paper, intimate deodorants or eau de toilette) as they can increase your irritations.

Make sensible clothing choices. Avoid clothes that are too skin-tight in the crotch as well as plastic-coated underwear protections which increase the maceration.
Prefer cotton panties to synthetic panties and G-strings. Change your lingerie everyday.
Do not irritate your skin and your mucous membranes with some products. If you are sensitive to vulvar irritations or itches, you might also think about changing the detergent you use to wash your underwear.
Avoid the local use of perfumed products (perfumed toilet paper, intimate deodorants or eau de toilette) unsuitable and potentially irritating for your skin and your mucous membranes.

Your intimate cleansing must be external. To protect the natural balance of the flora, one to two intimate cleansing a day are sufficient.

No, it isn’t. Favour hand cleansing to the use of a washcloth, which maybe a germs trap.

If you have a mycosis, you might use a product with a slightly alkaline pH. Indeed, the germs responsible for mycoses do not like such an environment.