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Each person's bowel habits can be different. Some can urinate once three days, three times a day, or once a week. Now, since the anus is the only route for excretion of feces, this area is prone to produce an unpleasant smell if it is not cleaned properly. Therefore, many people use soap to make their anus smell good and clean. But the question is, is it necessary to wipe or clean the anus with soap?
Cleaning the anus should not use soap
It's not just the vagina that it's not recommended to wash with soap. Anus also should not be cleaned with soap.
In fact, washing with soap is not right because soap contains chemicals that can remove natural oils on the surface of the skin around the anus. When these natural oils are lost, the skin around the anus is prone to dryness because it loses moisture so it will be easier to become irritated.
Various studies have also reported that fragrances and fragrances added to soap and various other personal care products can cause irritation on the skin. Includes fragrance products derived from essential oils.
In addition, bath soap usually contains a very high pH, aka alkaline. In fact, it is much higher than the natural pH of the skin around the anus. When the pH around the anal skin is disturbed and changes, the risk of infection will be even higher. This provides an opportunity for bad bacteria to grow and multiply there.
In many cases, the risk of irritation and infection is generally easier for people with sensitive skin.
So, how is the correct method of cleaning?
Anus that is irritated is prone to trigger various health problems that you might not have thought before. Yes, irritation to the buttocks or buttocks can trigger hemorrhoids (hemorrhoids) and anal abscesses. If allowed to continue, this condition can cause bleeding and itchy buttocks.
This is also agreed by Dr. Joel Krachman, MD, head of gastroenterology at the New Jersey-based Atlanti Care Regional Medical Center on the Men's Health page.
So, so that you avoid these various conditions, it is important to know the correct method of washing. Here are some ways to clean the anus that you need to pay close attention to.
- Wipe the anal area from front to back, not vice versa. Make sure the anal area is thoroughly wiped with gentle movements.
- You can use wet wipes to make it easier to wipe the area around the anus. However, pay attention to the chemicals contained in wet wipes. Avoid methylisothiazolinone as it causes allergic reactions in some people.
- After that, rinse the anus with clean water. Make sure there are no more debris stuck to the folds of the anus. The damp conditions of the buttocks can be an ideal place for germs to breed there.
- Pat the anus dry with a clean cloth or dry tissue to dry it. Make sure all parts of the buttocks are completely clean even to the between.
- Finally, don't forget to wash your hands with soap until they are completely clean. This is done to prevent the spread of germs when you touch food or shake hands with other people after having a bowel movement.
