Vaginal Hygiene- "why it is important" ANI | Updated: Feb 04, 2021 17:30 IST New Delhi [India], February 4 (ANI/Mediawire): Maintaining vaginal hygiene with intimate wash has become one of the important parts of women's lifestyle. Improper hygiene causes itching, burning irritation, and pain. Many Gynecologists suggests using warm water as intimate wash to clean the vagina. But in case, if you still don't feel relief, you can consider using intimate wash specially designed for intimate care. Vaginal Hygiene with intimate wash- There is a characteristic defensive layer on the vagina that has acidic properties restricting the growth of infection causing bacteria. The normal pH of 3.5 to 4.5 which is slightly acidic in nature is maintained by lactobacilli. Lactobacilli produce Lactic corrosive or milk corrosive keeping the pH value to normal.