Intimate soap for women can be used for men?

Expert answer:

Yes, man can use female intimate soap, but should avoid. Intimate soaps for women are made according to the pH and skin type specific to the female genital area. The same goes for intimate men's soaps, which are made specifically for the male genital organ.

Although the pH of the male and female genital region is acids, the vaginal pH is more acidic than that of the penis. While the vulvar and vaginal pH ranges from 3.8 to 4.2, the penis is between 5 and 6.

Therefore, the most indicated is that men use men's intimate soaps to avoid allergic reactions and other discomforts.

The use of intimate soap is indicated primarily for men who have not phimosis surgery, since the foreskin (skin that covers the glans) favors the accumulation of dirt, which can cause irritations in both the foreskin and glans with some frequency.

Men who have the most sensitive or prone skin allergies may also have benefits in using male intimate soap.

Man-made intimate soap contributes to the normalization of pH of the penile region, helping to protect against fungi and bacteria that do not survive in an acid environment, just as female intimate soap acts on women.

For more information on the use of intimate soap for men, consult a urologist.