Avoid scented soaps, bubble baths, douches, and vaginal sprays
Wash the vulva with warm water only or a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser
Wear loose, breathable cotton underwear
Change out of wet clothes and sweaty workout gear promptly
Avoid tight pants and non-breathable fabrics
Use a water-based, fragrance-free lubricant during sex
Avoid sex until the burning improves
Apply a cool compress to the outside area for short periods
Do not scratch or rub the area
Avoid using new products that may cause irritation
Stay hydrated
Use condoms if irritation may be related to semen or friction
Treat yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, or STIs as directed by a clinician
See a healthcare professional if symptoms are severe, persistent, recurrent, or accompanied by discharge, odor, fever, sores, or pain when urinating