Avoid douching
Use condoms consistently
Limit the number of sexual partners
Avoid scented soaps, sprays, and vaginal deodorants
Wash the vulva gently with water or mild unscented soap
Wear breathable cotton underwear
Change out of wet swimsuits or sweaty clothes promptly
Avoid putting anything into the vagina unless necessary
Use antibiotics only as prescribed
Follow the full course of any prescribed treatment
Get checked if symptoms recur
Practice good genital hygiene
Consider not smoking
Keep regular gynecologic care appointments