What do you think to using baby wipes ?

[vb123x]

Iv seen a few debates about woman using baby wipes for their vagina . Wondered what other woman's opinions are ?

So basically , I use baby wipes to clean down their after a wee . As I thought much cleaner , but iv seen some posts , that we shouldn't use any products to clean other then water , toilet roll . As it can mess our natural ph balance or something ? I would of thought if we can use baby wipes on baby's it would be fine , but I'm wondering if it's messing my balance up !

I do have white discharge sorry if tmi ( no strong smell or colour , just normal ) so wondered if that's the cause , ( I know discharge is perfectly normal ) Also seen dont put bubbles / products in your bath as that can mess it up too !?

@legalseagull*
Wiping after a poo shouldn’t be gross if you have a healthy bowel habit. There shouldn’t be much residue left to wipe. If you do have digestive or bowel issues or a diet that means that your movements aren’t quite so tidy, then as PP says, there are products like Wype that can help with the clean up without adding to the fatberg problem or adding more unnecessary non-biodegradables (or stuff that takes forever to biodegrade) to the environment.

Like others, I still can’t believe people are flushing wipes of any kind. Manufacturers shouldn’t be allowed to use the terminology and consumers should be using their common sense.

Sorry, fuck knows what happened to the formatting there. It’s all showing as bold on my screen.

Bad for the environment and your PH balance

Just toilet roll

There is one sort of wet wipe (toilet tissue) that is called Safe to Flush and says it's endorsed by some water authority. It's £2 a packet. I don't l know if it is. I used to flush it but now don't.

MNHQ we hav ea problem here with BOLD default!

That was a few years ago. You really can flush the ones that are certified 'Fine to Flush' as they disintegrate in water.

www.water.org.uk/policy-topics/managing-sewage-and-drainage/fine-to-flush/

Manufacturers of wipes will be able to feature an official water industry ‘Fine to Flush’ symbol on their packaging if they pass strict scientific tests. This symbol will let consumers know that the products will break down in the sewer system instead of clogging up sewers and contributing to fatbergs which cause blockages and sewage overflows.

The technical name for ‘Fine to Flush’ is Water Industry Specification (WIS) 4-02-06, and the full details of the specification are in the guidance section on this website.

@CandyApplePie I don't think you are right on this one.

There is the brand Safe to Flush but all moist tissue says safe to flush and it isn't.

The test is to leave it to soak overnight in water. If it's still in one piece next day it's not flushable.

FWIW I read that BOOTS will be making only safe to flush ones (with no plastic) in the near future.

We use Andrex washlets that have the 'safe to flush' certification. Not for a wee though!

@Hugasauras , do not flush them, even if it says 'safe to flush' on them. They will take ages to biodegrade and can cause blockage and add to fatbergs

Nope, Water UK and the water boards say it's fine with the new certification and therefore I will follow their advice.

https://www.stwater.co.uk/news/news-releases/we-applaud-new-andrexwashletstsbeingfine-to-flush--/

And here's the info from Water UK:

www.water.org.uk/policy-topics/managing-sewage-and-drainage/fine-to-flush/

I was going to suggest Wype, or something similar, @vb123x , but I see I have been beaten to it. I do have bowel issues, so staying clean is something I do worry about - and I wonder if it is possible to make something similar to Wype at home - something cheaper and environmentally friendly.

@vb123x

"I do have white discharge sorry if tmi ( no strong smell or colour , just normal ) so wondered if that's the cause , ( I know discharge is perfectly normal ) Also seen dont put bubbles / products in your bath as that can mess it up too !?"

Possibly TMI below - look away if feeling squeamish...

@vb123x
It could be a normal discharge - but if white, a bit like chunky yogurt, and itches, then you could have thrush. You may need Canesten Combi to treat. But if you've never used before, you should get it checked out by gp if you're worried about it. The pharmacy will sell over the counter though (but will ask if you've used before and should advise you to see gp first if you haven't ).

Ideally you don't want to change the ph of your nethers, so some bubble baths / shower gels aren't great. Use Femfresh wash in the shower as it is the correct PH level for nethers

Using wet Wipes for wees seems excessive - I think the best way is the way more popular in the Middle East of a jug of water you pour over then pat dry with a flannel only used for this purpose. But I only bothered with that after childbirth where my nethers resembled macrame and toilet paper would have been a messy disaster!

@CorsicaDreaming thankyou , it doesn't itch or anything like that . I also heard fem fresh isn't too good as well apparently ! Even tho is says it's supposed to help x

OP, you're better off just using water on loo roll.

Mind you, if you're re-doing your bathroom any time soon, get one of these! Best thing I ever bought myself :)

www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/smart-bidet-toilet-seat-tsb003

This was true about five years ago - but no longer!

They really are safe to flush now!

I don’t get why anyone uses pre packaged disposable wet wipes at home tbh.

I use cheeky wipe washable flannels on toddler butt, have done since newborn. It’s not that difficult to wash. They go in a lidded bin with mesh net, and wash all together every few days.
When we travelled and I bought some pampers wipes they gave him nappy rash for the first time ever

I've used femfresh for ages (not the wipes just the wash) and it seems fine. If I forget to take it on holiday and use ordinary shower gel then I find that can be irritating ....

Not heard that about femfresh - It's a minefield! 😉

Get a sitz bath to clean yourself. You can get them for £15 from Amazon. Don’t use wipes they aren’t good for you.

@Caspianberg - I use disposable wet wipes because I have long covid and B12 deficiency anaemia, which mean I’m permanently exhausted, with no energy, and I don’t have the strength for a shower every day. If I use wet wipes for ‘pits and bits’, I can just wash my hair and still feel clean.

I never flush the wipes, but I know it isn’t brilliant to use them and bin them - but it is all I can manage at the moment. Hopefully when they get to the bottom of why I’m anaemic, and it’s treated properly, that may improve things enough that I can go back to showering daily - I really hope so.

Couldn't you do a sink wash though if you are unable to shower?

Why would you need to clean your vagina after a wee? Just checking you know wee comes from the urethra. It’s okay if not - no need to be embarrassed. Teaching about anatomy is basically non-existent so lots of people don’t know.
Vaginas are self-cleaning. I just leave mine alone! Wash the outside (vulva) with water and my pubic hair with a ph neutral shower gel.

A quick wipe front to back with toilet paper after a wee should be all you need. Nothing needs to be cleaned.

If you want to then the reusable wipes route is the way to go but I still can’t quite understand why you feel you need to clean after a wee.

Not with the layout of our bathroom - I need to sit down to do it, and so I sit on the loo - the basin is too far away. And yes, I know exactly how feeble that sounds, but that is the reality of my life at the moment.

Hope you feel better soon, COVID is horrible