You constantly, naturally produce vaginal fluids, also known as the female love juices, the dew of ecstasy, and the aqua vitae, or “waters of life.”What to do if you don’t go for Josephine’s jaunty, I-smell-jim-dandy-no-matter-what approach? First, know that the vagina is described by gynecologists as self-cleansing, meaning there’s notmuch you should do. In this case, less is best:

    Warm water is really all you need, but if you wish to use soap, choose something mild. Absolutely do not use any of the antibacterial bars, because they upset a delicate balance and could cause inflammation or worse.
     Your vaginal fluid should have a pleasant, tangy smell, though when trapped in a pair of underwear for an extended period of time, it can grow sour. So wearing breathable fabric next to your skin is a definite plus.
     By the way, if you’re smelling “fishy,” it’s probably because you had unprotected sex recently. The combination of some men’s semen with your warm, moist environment can temporarily give rise to this odor.* But don’t be tempted to douche for this! It’s a definite don’t: Gynecologists warn that not only is it a waste of money, but it 1) can also actually increase discharge and odor and 2) may cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can lead to a whole host of problems, not least of which are chronic pelvic pain and infertility. 
     Instead, use your friendly showerhead to introduce water to all your nooks and crannies, or run a bath with your favorite, lightly scented bath oil and use your fingers to gently cleanse the folds of your labia. That’s it. Nothing else required. If you want to perfume your pubic hair, though, feel free. As suggested earlier in this book, shampoo and condition your curlies when-ever you wash the hair on your head.
     If you’ve shaved, you’ll want to moisturize and possibly use baby powder, too, but remember, no talc.
     For a little extra attention, apply any of the following essential oils in proximity to your V, where they will waft nearby and enhance the ambience if you’re expecting a visitor. 
        Mint on your bellybutton to “awaken a sense of power and centeredness”
        Vanilla or pure, natural extract of the ylang-ylang flower (not synthetic because it could burn) on the perineum for sexual stimulation
        Lemon or lemongrass on your legs to improve circulation
        Other scents she suggested for other locations: lavender on your temples and behind your ears for relaxation, eucalyptus on your chest for easy breathing, and sandalwood between your eyebrows and on the top of your head for serenity. If you enjoy these fragrances, though, there’s no reason you couldn’t apply them behind your knees, smooth them on your backside, or dab them on your inner thighs, too. Not bad spots for a touch of your favorite perfume or cologne, either—though you may decide to swear off synthetics after you read in the next chapter how they affect sexual arousal.

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