Girl Talk: My Feminine Hygiene Routine

DISCLAIMER: I am not a professional when it comes to this topic. I am only offering advice on what I know and what has worked for me. I apologize if any of you find this topic offensive.

Hello Glam Dolls!

How was your weekend? Mine was really great. Did a bit of shopping and went on a small road trip on Saturday. One thing I can tell you is that it went by way too fast.

I have just recently repurchased some of my feminine hygiene products, so I thought that this would be a great time to get this post up and talk with all of you about it. I really hope you enjoy this post. I love talking about this topic. It all has to do with feeling beautiful and good about yourself. I want us to all feel comfortable with one another talking about things like this. If we cannot talk bout this with one another, who can we talk to it about?

To start off, I think that as women we should all have a feminine hygiene routine of some sort. It is very important especially where we get our periods every month to stay fresh and clean. I really do not see the point of taking the time to do our makeup and hair and then have this part of your beauty regimen go unkept.

I have a very simple routine. But is is effective. I use inexpensive products that you can purchase at the drugstore.

The first thing I want to talk to you all about is shaving down there. Sometimes I wax, but most of the time I shave. The shaving cream that causes the least amount of razor burn and irritation for me is the EOS Shave Cream. I have the 24 hours of deep moisture in Vanilla Bliss. This is a very rich shaving cream. It has a lotion feel and works really great.

What I use to shave is disposable razors. I either get the bikini razors, or just the normal full size ones. I really do not like using the same razor I shave the rest of my body with to shave down there. I find it unsanitary. With these you can throw them out after each use. I purchase both of mine at my local dollar store. Remember when it comes to this sort of thing it is all personal preference. You can all do what works for you, I am just sharing with you what works best for me and my routine.

After I shave or wax I always apply either aloe vera gel or the Johnson's baby oil gel with aloe and vitamin e down there. It helps prevent razor burn or any kind of irritation. This is a holey grail product in my routine. It is a life saver!

Something that I find to be really important are wipes. I use three different kinds. I use Unscented, hypoallergenic, alcohol free baby wipes, Always Clean individual wipes, and the Summer's Eve Simply Sensitive cleansing cloths.

I use baby wipes after I use the washroom. It's important to keep yourself smelling good.

The always wipes are great for when you have your period and you are on the go. They are individually wrapped, so you can just throw them in your purse. They are discrete, and do not take up a lot of room in your bag.

The Summer's Eve cleansing clothes are great for when you have your period. They make you feel super fresh and are really gentle.

When it comes to washing, there are only two products I ever use. I use the Dove Unscented Beauty Bar or the Summer's Eve Delicate Cleansing Wash For Sensitive Skin.

There is a lot of controversy around using feminine washes. I do not use mine every day. I only use it when I am on my period. I feel really gross and I like to feel nice and clean, so the Summer's Eve wash really helps with that. I use the Dove Unscented Beauty Bar the rest of the time.

I have not had any problems with feminine washes. However, I do not use them everyday.

I use both pads and tampons. I do not stick with a specific brand. If I am having a heavier flow one months I will wear pads. If I have a lighter flow, I use tampons. It is just my personal preference. There is no right or wrong when it comes to this sort of thing. On the last few days of my period, when it is barely there, I always use panty liners. It's always important to have different ones on hand. I always make sure I have the regular panty liners and the panty liners you can wear with thong panties.

Again, I do not stick with a specific brand. When it comes to the thong panty liners tho I always use the Always Thin Thong panty liners. They work great and do not move around all that much.

I always make sure I have extra pads,tampons, and panty liners in my purse. You never know when you might need them. You can get a separate little bag for them. That way if you have to take them to the washroom it is more discrete, if you care about that sort or thing.

The last thing I want to talk about with you lovely ladies about is feminine deodorant spray. It is a spray that you use down there. I could not get by without this. It just makes you feel so much better. This is great for when you are on your period. I use this every morning, when I get out of the shower, and sometimes touch up throughout the day. I love feeling fresh and smelling nice and clean.

When I use this I do not hold the bottle directly pointed on her, I hold it back and give a good spray. I also like to spray my panties with this, especially if I am on my period.

If you are not into sprays, you can also use a feminine powder. I do not keep a powder on hand all the time now since I found the Summer's Eve Deodorant Spray. The one I use to buy, and that I really love is the Shower To Shower Morning Fresh Powder with Lavender. Both are really wonderful products.

Well ladies I hope you all enjoyed this post. If you have any feminine hygiene products you cannot live without, please do not be scared to let me know. We're all girlfriends here. I am always looking for new products to add to my routine.

If you would like to connect with me on Twitter or Instagram, I am under kategoesglam on both of my accounts. I would love to talk with you all!

xo