What feminine hygiene is best?

Washing your vagina. It’s a good idea to avoid perfumed soaps, gels and antiseptics as these can affect the healthy balance of bacteria and pH levels in the vagina and cause irritation. Use plain, unperfumed soaps to wash the area around the vagina (the vulva) gently every day.

What is better than tampons?

Menstrual cups are probably the most popular and well-known tampon/pad alternative at the moment. A menstrual cup is a silicone cup that you insert into your vagina (like a tampon) to collect menstrual blood for up to 6-12 hours, depending on your flow. When it’s full, you simply dump, clean, and reinsert it.

Are feminine hygiene products harmful?

Product makers and the FDA say sanitary and feminine hygiene products are safe, because they contain either no risky chemicals or only trace amounts.