TikTok Told Me to Ditch Scented Soap—Here’s What Happened

I never thought twice about the fruity, vanilla-scented body wash I’d been using since high school. It smelled amazing, made my skin feel soft AF, and kept me feeling fresh. So when I saw TikTok saying that scented soaps are a no-go for your vulva, I was skeptical.

Like, how bad could it really be? 

But after way too many creators (including actual doctors) confirmed that using the wrong soap can cause dryness, irritation, and even infections, I decided to test it out. I swapped my scented body wash for VagiVital’s V Cleanser, and here’s what happened. 

Week 1: Why Didn’t I Do This Sooner?! 

Okay, so I was lowkey expecting this to be a pointless swap—but after just a few days, I noticed a huge difference.

• No more dry, tight feeling after showering

• No more random irritation (I thought this was just normal before??)

• I still felt fresh ALL day—even without the artificial scents

I realized that my old body wash was way too harsh and had been messing with my skin for years without me even realizing it.

Week 2: My Skin Was Literally Thanking Me 

By the second week, I was fully converted. My skin felt so much healthier, and I started thinking about intimate care the same way I think about skincare. Like…

• You wouldn’t use a drying, fragranced soap on your face, right?

• You wouldn’t skip moisturizer and let your skin dry out, right?

Then why was I doing that to my vulva all this time?? VagiVital’s V Cleanser is soap-free, fragrance-free, and pH-balanced, meaning it actually protects my skin instead of stripping it.

Final Thoughts: I’m Never Going Back 

I used to think “feminine washes” were just a marketing gimmick, but turns out, they’re actually necessary—if you’re using the wrong soap, that is.

So, if you’re still using your fruity, fragranced body wash everywhere, maybe it’s time for an upgrade. Your vulva will thank you.