1. Wear cotton undergarments as it will keep your dry unlike nylon or synthetic undergarments that will hold on to moisture or heat making you prone to infection.
2. Avoid tight clothing and go for loose fitted clothes as tight fitted clothes increase the moisture and warmth in your genitals leading to infection.
3. Avoid scented feminine hygiene products such as pads, tampons, soaps, perfumes, powders, etc. can irritate the vagina and affect the natural bacterial balance.
4. Maintain personal hygiene. Wipe off from front to back after using the bathroom. Change your sanitary napkin or tampon every 3-4 hours during periods.
5. Don’t wear damp clothes for too long after swimming or workout. Change into dry clothes as soon as possible.
6. Avoid using petroleum-based lubricants and start using a water-based lubricant during intercourse for vaginal dryness.
7. Always wash your vagina often with mild soap and water and dry it afterward.
8. Having a cup of yogurt daily will help you prevent yeast infection.
9. You should eat a healthy nutritious diet including vegetables, healthy fats, probiotics, high-quality protein, etc which will boost your immune system to battle with all kinds of infections, including yeast infections.
10. Consume plenty of garlic as it will keep yeast infection at bay thanks to its anti-fungal properties.
11. As extra estrogen in your body can increase the risk of yeast infection, try using birth control methods without estrogen.
12. Having a good night sleep will help your body to do keep the vaginal acidity levels stable and reduce the rate at which vaginal yeast grows, both of which will prevent infections.
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