By Hedy Phillips, Mar 29, 2025
Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified OB/GYN and Director of Perinatal Services and Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx in New York City, tells PEOPLE why it’s vital for women to maintain genital hygiene in order to “maintain overall health.” Washing regularly down there maintains the natural balance of bacteria and pH levels in the vaginal microbiome, while also preventing bacterial vaginitis, yeast infections, urinary tract infections and inflammatory skin conditions like contact dermatitis, adds the medical expert.
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