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# How to take care of your vulva and vagina

You were rummaging through your room and you came across an old box of [tampons](/en-gb/how-to-use/what-is-tampon/). It got you wondering – how long do tampons last? Do tampons expire? We know things like milk expire making them rancid and totally disgusting to eat, and that things like medications expire making them ineffective. But what about tampons? Do tampons have an expiration date? 

## Do tampons have an expiration date? 

So, here’s the short answer: yes. Tampons can expire. Why does this matter? Tampons go inside your body, which is why it’s important to pay attention to whether or not your tampons have expired. 

Generally speaking, tampons expire after five years. Even though they may not look any different than brand new ones, expired tampons shouldn’t be used. Obviously, tampons won’t deteriorate immediately once five years is up, but bacteria and small particles of mould can find their way into your tampons after they’ve expired. 

## How do I know if my tampons have expired? 

You may not know that your tampons have expired just from looking at them. Instead, look for the expiration date on the side of your Tampax box. There will be two dates printed. One is the date of production, and the other is the month and year your tampons are due to expire. 

The good news is that tampons last a long time – half a decade! So, don’t worry about buying a supply and not being able to use them up before their expiration date. Five years is lots of time to use them – especially when you’re using them monthly during your [period](/en-gb/period-health/period-questions/) to go [swimming](/en-gb/how-to-use/can-you-swim-on-your-period/), to the beach and sporting events.

There is an entire multi million pound industry around ‘feminine hygiene’, which tells women that they are dirty and smelly and need particular products in order to be clean.  But they are wrong, you, your vulva and vagina are not disgusting, stinky or shameful and discharge has a purpose.  Your vagina doesn’t smell like a bunch of roses, or a scented product because, well…it isn’t a bunch of roses! Everyone has a scent, but this isn’t unpleasant or offensive and you might notice it changes throughout your menstrual cycle.  If you do notice that your discharge changes, or if the smell becomes offensive please see your doctor to be checked out.

Before we start it is important to learn a little anatomy as many people use euphemisms and other terms to describe their genitals. There are a range of names from the vague ‘down there’ babyish to slang and more offensive terms. In particular people often use the word ‘vagina’ to cover the whole of the genitals, both internal and external.  It is important to use the correct terms so that everyone understands what and where we are talking about.  The vagina is the internal muscular tube that connects the uterus (womb) to the external genitalia, while the vulva is the word used to encompass the external genitalia – the labia majora (the fatty, outer, hair bearing lips), the labia minora (the thinner non hair bearing lips), the clitoris and the mons.

So now we know what and where we are talking about, how do we look after it and keep it healthy?

## How and what to wash
We all know that we have to wash and keep clean.  Add in moving through puberty, exercise, getting your period, sweating and more, hygiene is vital.

Unfortunately lots of people have been taught misinformation about where to wash and what to wash with.

Your vagina (the muscular internal tube) has its own self-cleaning mechanism, like a self cleaning oven. It doesn’t need to be douched, washed, scrubbed, or cleaned, with anything, even water. Washing internally can disrupt the balance of the good bacteria in the vagina, so leave it alone to do its thing!

The vulva, the external genitals, can and should be washed.  

Regular soaps and shower gels aren’t designed to be used on your genitals, because they have a pH level designed for the surface of your skin. Your skin has a pH of 5.5, whereas a healthy vaginal pH level ranges from 3.8 to 4.5. Using regular soap can alter the pH the genitals, instead you can simply use water.  If that doesn’t feel enough then you can wash with an emollient like aqueous cream, doublebase or others.  You can wash your anus and bottom with soap.  Even special ‘feminine hygiene’ washes which are marketed as safe to use on the vulva and vagina can lead to irritation and soreness. You also don’t need a loofah, sponge, or scrubbing brush for your genitals, your clean hand is enough.

In case of doubt, don’t be afraid to ask your GP or gynaecologist for advice.

## Use a soft towel to dry the area 

To dry off after a shower or bath, use a towel that is soft and dry and gently pat the area instead of scrubbing it dry.

## Wipe front to back 

You may have heard this personal hygiene tip before, but it’s worth a reminder. When you go to the loo, be sure to wipe front to back – and not back to front! This ensures that no harmful bacteria from your anus get into your vagina. If they do, these bacteria can create an uncomfortable infection – that may require treatment to clear it up.

## Wear cotton underwear 

Wearing cotton underwear is advised but isn’t a hard and fast, you must never wear anything else rule.  Knickers made from other fabrics can still have a cotton gusset, the area under the crotch. Cotton is a breathable, natural fabric, absorbs sweat and moisture to prevent a warm, moist environment where a fungal infection can develop, and is less likely to cause irritation or an allergic reaction than synthetic fabrics.

## If you want - Wear a pantyliner

It isn’t essential but some girls prefer to wear a [pantyliner](https://www.always.co.uk/en-gb/tips-and-advice-for-women/vaginal-discharge/what-are-panty-liners/) to help absorb vaginal discharge. Discharge is healthy – it’s your body’s way of cleansing your vagina from toxins and staying clean and moisturised. Don’t worry if you notice that it changes in amount and consistency throughout your menstrual cycle, that is completely normal, and as it has a slightly acidic pH you might even notice the discharge bleaches the gusset of black knickers slightly, which is also normal!  If you find discharge on your knickers uncomfortable or want to protect your favorite knickers then you can try a panty liner. Panty liners work just like  [pads](/en-gb/tampon-truths/tampons-vs-pads/), but they’re much thinner and can be used daily to absorb discharge or protect in case your period appears a few days early if that is what you prefer.

*__This is generalised advice and isn't personalised nor to replace the advice of your doctor and other health care professionals.__*

Feminine hygiene tips you need to know 

Probablemente nunca te hayas preguntado realmente cuándo se inventaron los tampones o quién los inventó. ¿Por qué lo harías? Hemos tenido la suerte de no vivir en una época en la que los tampones no existían, pero hasta 1929, la forma más común en que las mujeres manejaban su período cada mes era con toallas voluminosas, generalmente hechas de algún tipo de tela gruesa. Como podrás imaginar, no eran precisamente la manera más cómoda ni práctica de gestionar el flujo menstrual.

Aquí es donde entramos nosotros. Aunque los tampones tal como los conocemos hoy fueron inventados en 1929, no fue hasta 1934 cuando nuestra intrépida fundadora compró la patente y creó una empresa dirigida por mujeres y enfocada en las mujeres. Desde entonces, Tampax ha educado y empoderado a las mujeres y a todas las personas que menstrúan para vivir sin límites.

Los tampones revolucionaron la forma en que vivimos nuestros períodos. Desde introducir un producto que ayudó a más mujeres a incorporarse al mundo laboral en la década de 1930 hasta normalizar las conversaciones sobre la salud femenina y el cuidado menstrual, Tampax tiene una larga historia de momentos innovadores que promueven el bienestar para todas las personas.
Sigue leyendo para conocer algunos de los momentos más fascinantes de la historia de Tampax (y de los tampones).

## Línea de tiempo

### 1931
#### Donde todo comenzó
Un inventor patenta un nuevo tipo de producto menstrual hecho de algodón comprimido con un cordón en el centro y alojado dentro de un tubo de papel. Así nació el tampón moderno.


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