We all have been taught an important lesson to clean the intimate areas after urinating since we were 3 years old. Did you ever consider that why it is important to do so? Well! It is quite simple as when you do not clean properly after urinating, the urine drops are transferred on your underwear causing Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).

Another dilemma that hits you about cleaning is whether to wipe from back to front or vice versa. Here you have to be a little more conscious because wiping back to front can lead the bacteria from your rectum to the urethra on its way to the front. In this process, the bacteria enters in your body and will increase the risk of serious infections. Therefore, to keep the bacteria out of your body always wipe from front to back which has also been approved by the health specialists of University of California San Francisco (USFC).

Wipe or Dab: Which one is better?

You must always remember that you have to be gentle to the intimate areas while cleaning. Most of us wipe after urinating which often leads to rash, irritation and inflammation. Moreover, wiping is usually done with tissue which leaves lint on your vaginal area and can cause micro-cuts because of harshness, leading to discomfort. These cuts make it difficult for you to walk or sit properly. On the other hand, dabbing allows you to gently clean the private area without leaving any lint. The risk of getting micro-cuts and infections is relatively less when you choose dabbing because this way you only press the tissue paper against the vaginal area instead of moving it through harshly.

Sustainable Bathroom Tissue

Another major issue with cleaning the private area is that it requires tissue which is a single-use product. You might urinate 5 to 6 times daily which means a large amount of tissue goes to waste. These tissues are produced through wood pulp obtained from trees which result in deforestation. Trees are major source of oxygen and provides us a clean air to breathe in by absorbing carbon dioxide. Deforestation also results in climate change, pollution and loss of habitat. Therefore, to protect the environment from such harmful impacts, we should opt for sustainable products for our bathroom.

You can start making changes by simply switching your ordinary toilet paper to sustainable bamboo bathroom tissue which not only helps you conserve nature, but also to maintain the health of your intimate parts after urinating. As per Guinness World of Records, bamboo is the fastest growing plant, which increases its availability in the aspects of saving other trees to be used in production of toilet paper. Moreover, bamboo tissues are biodegradable which allows them to serve the environment by generating less waste.

 

WHOLEROLL is an eco-friendly brand that provides you with FSC- certified bamboo tissues that are lint free, smooth and highly absorbable. These tissues are double sided; one for deep cleaning and the other one for dabbing. Bamboo tissues are perfect for cleaning your sensitive vaginal area as bamboo is grown without the use of harmful chemicals and minimize the risk of allergies.

So, we should all take such micro steps to ensure a sustainable future all the while we maintain good health practices.