Good vaginal hygiene is of key importance in the prevention of vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis or candida infection (yeast). Also in case of an existing vaginal infection, intensive hygiene is essential for a fast recovery to a healthy situation.Medical research has proven that it is especially important to clean the fornices next to the uterus from the debris that tends to concentrate itself there and often forms a major hazardous area. In general a vagina with a healthy condition, a normal flora (Döderlein), a natural  odour and discharge are of great importance to the well being of a woman.