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Strengthening Your Vaginal Flora – Keeping Your Intimate Area Healthy
Itching, burning, recurring infections – and nobody talks about it openly?
What is the vaginal flora – and why is it so important?
What throws the vaginal flora out of balance?
Maybe you've just recovered from a yeast infection, or you're taking medication? Maybe you've noticed changes without knowing the reason? Here are typical triggers for an imbalance of the vaginal flora:
• Antibiotics (they also kill "good" bacteria)
• Hormonal fluctuations (cycle, pill, pregnancy, menopause)
• Incorrect intimate hygiene (e.g. vaginal douches, perfumed products)
• Stress, too little sleep
• A diet high in sugar
• Synthetic or overly tight clothing
All of this can raise the natural pH and disturb your flora. But don't worry: you can get it back under control.
Building up your vaginal flora – what really helps
Lactic acid bacteria for the vaginal flora
If you want to build up your vaginal flora, you need targeted support from lactic acid bacteria – either in the form of probiotics or through mild care products. These lactobacilli regulate the pH and help keep disease-causing germs in check.
What should you look for?
• tested bacterial strains (e.g. Lactobacillus rhamnosus)
• gastro-resistant capsules
• tested quality without sugar, additives or allergens
Natural ways to strengthen it
You can also strengthen your vaginal flora through diet and everyday care:
• Probiotic foods: natural yoghurt, sauerkraut, kefir
• Prebiotics: oats, garlic, onions, linseed
• Drink plenty: water keeps the mucous membranes moist
• Gentle intimate hygiene: pH-neutral wash lotions, no intimate sprays
• Breathable underwear: cotton instead of synthetics
The vaginal flora is particularly vulnerable during your period. So use breathable, sustainable period care like our period underwear from SELENACARE – comfortable, reusable and discreet.
Vaginal flora throughout the cycle phases
Your cycle doesn't just change your mood – your vaginal flora also goes through different phases. Understanding this helps you take better care of yourself and adapt your routine accordingly.
Menstruation
During your period, the pH in the vagina rises due to the blood. The natural protective effect of the lactic acid bacteria is reduced during this time. That's why hygiene and breathable products are especially important now.After your period
Hormone levels rise, the lactic acid bacteria can multiply again and the acidic environment returns. Now is the perfect time to support your flora with probiotic foods or supplements.Around ovulation
The pH rises slightly so sperm can survive – the vagina briefly becomes more alkaline. The risk of infection is higher during this phase. Focus on gentle cleansing and protection through lactic acid.Luteal phase (after ovulation)
The body prepares for a possible period again. The flora stabilises, the environment becomes more acidic and thus more protective again. A good phase for regeneration. Want to get to know your cycle better? Then read on here: How to determine your fertile daysWhen intimacy no longer feels good
Maybe you know the feeling: it pinches, it burns, or sex simply isn't fun anymore. Many people put up with it – out of shame or insecurity. But you don't have to. A disturbed vaginal environment can trigger exactly these complaints. The good news: when you strengthen your vaginal flora, desire, intimacy and your general body awareness often improve too. More confidence, less insecurity – that's no coincidence, it's care from within.
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Your vaginal flora deserves attention
Your intimate area is sensitive, strong – and needs just as much care as any other part of your body. You can build up and stabilise your vaginal flora, preventing complaints and strengthening your overall sense of wellbeing. With the right knowledge, a dose of mindfulness and sustainable support through diet, probiotics and gentle care products, you can bring your body back into balance.
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