Free Book Excerpt from "The V Book: A Doctor's Guide to Complete Vulvovaginal Health"

Bathing practices

All you really need to clean your V area is warm water. If it's too hot, your vulva will dry just like the rest of your skin. Soap isn't necessary on the vulva, but if you use it while bathing or showering, choose a superfatted hypoallergenic soap with no dyes or fragrances—one that is nonalkaline and pH balanced…