Goodful·Posted on Feb 6, 2015You're Probably Cleaning Your Vagina WrongIf you’re douching or steaming it, you’re doing it wrong.by Casey GuerenBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Let’s talk about cleaning your hoo-ha. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Actually, your vagina needs you to just leave it alone. It can clean itself, thank you very much. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF But Gwyneth Paltrow says vagina steaming is the best! Won't that make it sparkly clean? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF HOWEVER, you can (and should) be cleaning your vulva… but you’re probably doing it wrong. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF If you must use soap, opt for one with the least amount of stuff in it. View this photo on Instagram Don’t feel the need to lather up your vulva every single day. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF HALP, something itches and/or burns! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Never, ever, ever douche. Ever. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF "Think about a douche as a cigarette for your vagina,” says Gunter. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Bottom line: All those washes, wipes, douches, and steams aren’t going to make your vagina sparkle and shine. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Want some help looking and feeling your best? Sign up for the BuzzFeed Health & Beauty newsletter!