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If you’ve ever stood in the drugstore aisle wondering if “feminine hygiene” products actually help or secretly feeling something must be wrong with you if things don’t feel fresh enough, you’re not alone. In this week’s recap episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina unpacks her empowering conversation with urogynecologist Dr. Nabila Noor, where they discussed one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: vulva skincare.
Dr. Mina talks about why the skin “down there” deserves gentleness, not guilt; how postpartum and menopausal changes affect our most intimate skin; and why confidence begins when we replace shame with science. This short but powerful recap distills everything you need to know to care for your vulva with respect, knowledge, and compassion.
Key Takeaways:
✓ Your vulva is skin—and it deserves thoughtful, gentle care just like the rest of your body.
✓ Most “feminine hygiene” products cause more harm than good by stripping your skin barrier and disrupting its natural microbiome.
✓ Plain water is often the best cleanser; avoid fragrance, scrubbing, and douching.
✓ Hormonal shifts from postpartum to menopause can cause dryness and discomfort that are normal, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of.
✓ Vaginal estrogen can safely restore hydration and protect against infections. Speak to your doctor about whether it’s right for you.
✓ Breathable fabrics like cotton and looser fits can help prevent irritation and keep your skin healthy.
✓ Knowledge is power: your vulva isn’t meant to be hairless, odorless, or flawless—it’s meant to be yours.
If this recap made you rethink how you care for your vulva or simply reminded you that self-care starts with self-understanding, share it with a friend. Let’s keep the conversation going and help every woman feel informed, unashamed, and at home in her own body.
Follow Dr. Mina here:-
https://instagram.com/drminaskin
https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin
https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/
Visit Dr. Mina at Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery
Website: atlantadermsurgery.com
Email: [email protected]
Call: (404) 844-0496
Instagram: @baucomminamd
Thanks for tuning in. And remember—real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
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Shop Dr. Mina's Fall Skincare Favorites Here
If you’ve ever stood in the drugstore aisle wondering if “feminine hygiene” products actually help or secretly feeling something must be wrong with you if things don’t feel fresh enough, you’re not alone. In this week’s recap episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina unpacks her empowering conversation with urogynecologist Dr. Nabila Noor, where they discussed one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: vulva skincare.
Dr. Mina talks about why the skin “down there” deserves gentleness, not guilt; how postpartum and menopausal changes affect our most intimate skin; and why confidence begins when we replace shame with science. This short but powerful recap distills everything you need to know to care for your vulva with respect, knowledge, and compassion.
Key Takeaways:
✓ Your vulva is skin—and it deserves thoughtful, gentle care just like the rest of your body.
✓ Most “feminine hygiene” products cause more harm than good by stripping your skin barrier and disrupting its natural microbiome.
✓ Plain water is often the best cleanser; avoid fragrance, scrubbing, and douching.
✓ Hormonal shifts from postpartum to menopause can cause dryness and discomfort that are normal, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of.
✓ Vaginal estrogen can safely restore hydration and protect against infections. Speak to your doctor about whether it’s right for you.
✓ Breathable fabrics like cotton and looser fits can help prevent irritation and keep your skin healthy.
✓ Knowledge is power: your vulva isn’t meant to be hairless, odorless, or flawless—it’s meant to be yours.
If this recap made you rethink how you care for your vulva or simply reminded you that self-care starts with self-understanding, share it with a friend. Let’s keep the conversation going and help every woman feel informed, unashamed, and at home in her own body.
Follow Dr. Mina here:-
https://instagram.com/drminaskin
https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin
https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/
Visit Dr. Mina at Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery
Website: atlantadermsurgery.com
Email: [email protected]
Call: (404) 844-0496
Instagram: @baucomminamd
Thanks for tuning in. And remember—real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
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