To wonder why I haven't powdered my lady parts before!!

Just wash all body parts with normal body wash. I’ve never had any problems with this approach. Obviously don’t wash any internals though!

Why read it if you prefer not to talk about these things? No like the subject line was obscure

I would not put anything on my lady parts! Who knows what ingredients are there in the products.

Was wondering same (not cos I wish to try it mind) - just curious.......

If it's actual talc it's not ok for babies or adults.

I used to love putting a bit of baby talc down there, still do sometimes if at a festival. If ok for baby, surely ok for adults? Smells lovely, soaks up sweat, makes you feel a bit cleaner when no other options available.

I’ve had a horrendous summer with sweating and chafing. Doctors kept saying nothing wrong, gave me moisturisers and said keep area moist but they made it worse and it hurt to walk for weeks.
Instead I’ve been keeping the area really dry and switched to cooling sweat wicking pants as cotton actually doesn’t dry very quickly (you rarely see sportswear made from cotton). I’ve never been so glad winter is coming!

@CableCar Is the powder scented? Does it have any helpful ingredients other than corn starch? I’ve been using a corn starch powder and I can walk again without pain but would switch to Femfresh if it’s got other benefits (as long as it’s not scented)

Please be careful there's a link between talc and cancer

Nope.

Not good for you

Its based on corn flour, not entirely cornflour.

No, try it then you'll be speaking from experience.....

OP - I powder my “ lady parts “ too. Purely to feel comfortable and dry.
i agree there are risks from talc , but having had a total hysterectomy 25 years ago, with full removal of womb, ovaries, cervix, I think I’m ok ( 🤞 ) cancer wise.
Plus , I can’t bear the new Corn Starch ones, so use Cuticara , which is real talc and can be bought online.

Do not let your skin get dry. I did, and suffered for it. The relief you get might not last long.

There are some very good creams available on prescription which will have the same effect as the powder. I don't think I can put them on here.

Speak to your doctor. I split my crotch through dry skin, and it is very unpleasant.

but it's safe

well yes talc is safe. But it grows next to asbestos. So it’s safe in the same way that wallpaper on a wall with rising damp, is safe from mould.

Honestly, what on earth is it with the unkind comments on here? Really unnecessary.

Yes, I've used talc for years and years, it's marvellous stuff. Never had any problems and no, I've not had cancer from it. There were some scares in the 1990s (mostly USA) but these days companies make sure talc (or what passes for it) isn't carcinogenic - mostly so they don't get sued, but it's safe. Ignore the scaremongering.

I just dust a very fine amount down below, it keeps me itch free without chafing and no, dust does not work its way up my vagina! Of course it doesn't, daft idea.
I also lightly dust under the boobs, helps as pp have said. Particularly helpful on hot summer days. I'm surprised more women don't do this, but can't understand the issue with sharing this information at all. Perfectly normal and wonder why people find such things embarrassing to talk about on an anonymous forum!

Showering twice a day is bad for your skin, that’s a beyond absurd suggestion for someone who is already struggling with their skin balance.

I’ve never used powder but I use femfresh sensitive wash all the time because unlike normal soap it doesn’t irritate my vulva (probably because unlike normal soap it’s specifically designed to be used there).

So snotty about something you clearly don’t know anything about.

Yes but you'd have to list all of them and your arse crack. Lady parts indicate what your knickers cover.

But, but, doesn’t cornflour and moisture = goo?

I mean they don’t use it to thicken gravy for nothing?

The reason talc is contaminated is that it is found to grow and therefore be mined, close to asbestos. Therefore it has always been a contamination risk.

I’d be surprised if the average man even knew what the perimenopause was.

Peri menopause hadn’t inflicted this particular problem on me yet 🙈 though I am sweating more so give it time.

Oh do fuck off.

Why do you need to be so rude about it? The only people who "need strength" are the people you are being so bloody rude to on this thread.

We know they are the correct terms. We're not stupid. Or infantile. A basic understanding of the English language tells you that euphemisms came about to save face in polite company because directly referring to ones genitals or other such private areas or private activities is crude.

You mean, the actual proper names for them.....? What is 'off putting' about using the correct names for female body parts? 'Lady parts' sounds ludicrous. Infantile and childish.

Give me strength FFS! 🙄

I am literally cringing for you. You're embarrassing yourself.

Don’t see how someone sharing advice they think might help others is so controversial to some people 🙈