Having a dry itchy vagina is very uncomfortable and irritating. It is estimated that at one time or another a woman will have some problem with her vagina and an itchy vagina is one of them.

Before we get into the things you can do to stop vaginal itching, it’s important to know what some of the things that cause vaginal discomfort are.

Vaginal discomfort can be caused by irritants such as perfumes in soaps used for bathing or detergents used to wash panties. Irritants can also come from commercial showers. Some douches have alcohol in them that dries out the vaginal area. Some have chemicals that alter the PH of the vagina causing discomfort. They also have perfumes that can irritate the vagina.

The vagina is self-cleaning and should be cleaned primarily with water or a douche at home, as I will suggest below. Never wash the vagina with strong soaps or commercial douches, unless they are douches from natural sources.

The discomfort can also come from infections. Common types of vaginal infections include genital warts which can cause swelling and itching.

There are also vaginal yeast infections mainly caused by Candida albicans. The symptom of yeast infection is very intense itching along with a curdled white discharge.

Another common infection is bacterial vaginosis, bv. BV is very common in women and is characterized by a burning sensation around the vaginal area that is accompanied by a greenish-yellow discharge and an “unpleasant” “fishy” odor. It is very terrible and can take a long time to go away.

It is important to note that most women are sometimes misdiagnosed (by themselves) about what is ailing them. For example, most women will use vaginal yeast creams to treat bacterial vaginosis. It is important to go see a doctor and be examined.

Another thing that can cause vaginal discomfort is stress. When a woman is stressed, many of the body’s mechanisms are thrown off balance. The vaginal area may have altered PH and cause itching.

Most women report that dry vaginal itching occurs when they are under stress. So if you’re itchy, you may need to review your life and see if there are any stresses and if it’s something you need to address so you can get healthy. This may not seem so medical, but it works.

Finally, an itch can be triggered by eating a lot of sugary foods. Yes, too much sugar will alter the PH of the body making it alkaline and thus altering the PH of the vagina. It’s not just the sugar in candy or soda. Sugar can also come from processed carbohydrates like white bread that break down into simple sugars in the body. So be careful with those.

How to stop itchy dry vagina

Wear clean cotton pants (only) that fit well and be sure to wash them with a mild hypoallergenic soap that is free of perfumes and other harsh irritants.

Shave the vaginal area. Most women with dry and itchy vagina shave and get relief.

Do not clean the area with any type of soap. Eliminate any irritants. If you must clean, use ¼ cup of vinegar diluted in warm water. Sprinkle around the area three times a day and pat dry with a clean towel. Don’t rub the towel.

Do not use commercial douches or creams for vaginal itching. Use the above vinegar mixture for douching. Also use a yogurt douche. Buy organic yogurt and apply it all around the vagina and inside.

Take probiotics. Probiotics are capsules with millions of cultures of live active healthy bacteria. Probiotics will help introduce good bacteria to the gut and this will kill any other microbes that might want to grow around the vaginal area. You can also insert a probiotic capsule directly into the vagina so that the bacteria go directly to the itchy spot.

You can also use honey (pure natural honey) it is antibacterial and very soothing.

Use garlic. Garlic is an antibacterial home remedy that has no major side effects other than the smell. So eat plenty of garlic and if the itching is severe, insert a peeled garlic into the vagina and leave it overnight.

Stop eating sugars and simple carbohydrates for a while when you have itching. The sugar will alter the vaginal PH as I said before and will cause discomfort that will manifest as vaginal itching.

It is important that you see a doctor if the itching does not stop. To take care of yourself here are some of the easy, quick and natural home remedies for dry vaginal itching.