Women of all ages suffer from vaginal itching from time to time. Itching, burning or irritation in a sensitive area like the vagina and vulva can be very uncomfortable.
Some common causes of itching, burning and irritation in and around the vaginal area are bacterial or yeast infections, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), menopause and chemical irritants.
Vaginal pinworm infections can also cause vaginal itching; however, this type of infection is common in children. Excessive stress and a weak immune system can increase the likelihood of suffering from this uncomfortable problem.
In addition to itching and burning sensations, there can be redness and swelling in and around the vagina and vulva. Vaginal discharge and odor may also be present. Often, women also have discomfort during urination or intercourse.
To stop vaginal itching, you need to maintain proper hygiene as well as follow a healthy lifestyle and diet. Also, try some simple home remedies to get temporary relief from the symptoms. However, for proper diagnosis and treatment, consult your doctor.
Here are the top 10 home remedies for vaginal itching and burning.
1. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a good remedy for treating vaginal itching due to its antibacterial and antifungal properties. It also helps restore the natural pH balance of your vagina.
- Add 2 tablespoons of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar to a glass of warm water. Use this solution to wash your vagina twice daily for a few days.
- Also, add 1 tablespoon of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of raw honey to a glass of warm water and drink it twice daily.
2. Cold Compress
To get instant relief from vaginal itching, use a cold compress. It will help numb the area and reduce the itching and inflammation.
- Wrap a few ice cubes in a clean cloth and tie it together.
- Put this ice pack on your vagina for a few minutes.
- Take a break for 30 seconds and reapply it.
- Repeat until the itching stops.
- Use this remedy as needed.
You can also rinse the vaginal area with cold water a few times a day.
3. Salt Water Bath
Enjoying a salt-water bath can also relieve vaginal itching. Salt will control the growth of the microbes causing the infection and in turn reduce itching and other discomforts.
- Add 1 tablespoon of salt to a glass of water and use it to wash your vagina whenever you feel the itch. This will give you instant relief.
- Alternatively, fill your bathtub with warm water and add ½ cup of salt to it. Sit in the water in a squatting position for 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat 2 or 3 times daily for a few days for best results.
Note: Do not use salt remedies if you have any skin tears or open sores.
4. Yogurt
Plain, unsweetened yogurt with active cultures is another good remedy to stop itching and burning in and around your vagina. The active cultures can control the spread of infection in the body. It also helps kill yeast and bad bacteria in the vagina and promote the growth of good bacteria.
- Dip a tampon in yogurt and insert it in the vagina for two hours. Do this twice daily until you get relief.
- Also, eat a few cups of plain, unsweetened yogurt every day.
5. Garlic
Garlic contains antibacterial as well as antibiotic properties that can help kill bacteria and yeast. It also improves the immune system and helps the body fight infections.
- Dilute a few drops of garlic oil with 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil and apply it on the affected area. Wait 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Use this remedy twice daily for a few weeks.
- Chew 3 cloves of raw garlic daily. Alternatively, you can take garlic supplements after consulting a doctor.
6. Indian Lilac
Indian lilac, also known as neem, is a good remedy if you suffer from vaginal itching due to a yeast infection. Its antiseptic properties help fight the infection and reduce itching and other discomforts.
- Boil a handful of neem leaves in 2 to 3 cups of filtered water. Strain and allow it to cool. Use this solution to rinse the vaginal area once daily for a few weeks.
- Alternatively, add a few drops of neem oil to a bowl of lukewarm water and use it as a rinse for your vagina. Repeat this remedy twice daily for a couple of weeks.
- You can also drink neem tea a couple of times daily or take neem capsules after consulting a doctor.
7. Kefir
Kefir, a fermented dairy product rich in probiotics, is an effective home treatment for vaginal itching and related symptoms.
The wide variety of probiotic bacteria, particularly lactobacillus and bifidus, in kefir help get rid of the yeast and bad bacteria that cause vaginal infection and itching. This drink also boosts your immune system to prevent infections.
- For a vaginal infection, dip a tampon in kefir and insert it in the vagina for two hours. Do this twice daily until you get rid of the problem.
- Also, drink 1 to 2 cups of kefir daily for a couple of weeks.
8. Honey
Unpasteurized honey is another effective remedy to stop the itching. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties that help get rid of any microbial infection that could be causing the problem.
- Apply unpasteurized honey as an ointment on the affected area. Leave it on for about 30 minutes, then take a bath in warm water. Repeat at least twice a day until the symptoms improve.
- Also, eat 1 to 2 tablespoons of unpasteurized honey with a glass of warm water twice daily.
9. Cranberry Juice
Drinking unsweetened cranberry juice also helps treat vaginal irritation and itching. Cranberries create an acidic environment that helps inhibit the growth of yeast and bacteria.
In addition, it helps prevent urinary tract infections and other kinds of bladder infections.
- Drink about 2 glasses of unsweetened cranberry juice daily until the itching has stopped.
- If cranberry juice is not available, you can take cranberry tablets twice daily. Consult your doctor for the correct dosage.
10. Boric Acid
Boric acid can also provide relief from vaginal itching and the irritation, thanks to its antiseptic and antifungal properties.
- Dilute some boric acid with water.
- Apply the solution over the affected area.
- Leave it on for 1 to 2 minutes, then rinse it off thoroughly with warm water.
- Follow this remedy once daily for a couple of weeks.
Additional Tips
- Keep the vaginal area dry as much as possible. Moisture around your vagina will worsen the condition.
- Maintain good hygiene to prevent vaginal itching. After using the toilet, always wipe from front to back.
- Wear only cotton underwear and change it twice daily.
- If possible, sleep without underwear until the itching has subsided.
- Avoid bubble baths, scented sanitary pads and any other chemical irritants.
- Do not douche or use harsh soaps to wash your vagina. Also, resist the temptation to scratch the itching area.
- Avoid intercourse until the itching has stopped.
- After exercising or swimming, take a shower immediately.
- Eat foods high in vitamin C to strengthen the immune system. This will reduce infections in the body.
- Avoid sugar when suffering from chronic vaginal itching caused by yeast infection.
A lot of vaginal burning and itchiness can be caused by tampons that are not 100% cotton, organic, pesticide free, or fragrance free. The typical tampons in grocery stores are a combination of polyester, rayon,and little amounts of cotton. You could be allergic to these materials and show symptoms like burning and itching, similar to those produced by a yeast infection. 100% cotton tampons can be found at healthier grocery stores and online.
Hey there!
I had the same issue and I am finally cured after 20 years!! I hope I am able to help others like yourself with this issue. I kept thinking it was a vaginal infection or a Uti but most of the time it came back negative! All this time with burning and vaginal pain all were allergic reactions to chemicals and foods!!! Go to an allergist and get a food, environmental, and most importantly a chemical test. My allergies are latex, nickel, & almonds. The products that contained latex is the following- condoms, tampons, maxi pads, bikinis, and underwear!! My shower gel had the almond oil and my shaver contains nickel!! I changed to trojan non latex condoms, natural lubricant, natural tampons, natural maxi pads, latex free underwear. I am in search for latex free bikini and stainless steel shaver. I finally have no more burning and no more pain!!!!
I’m sorry you’ve had that Kmad. I hope ur life gets easier and all women out there.
Thank you for natural remedies
Good .i gonna try.
very helpfull
with minimum cost and no need to visit doctor – all direction r easy and very much helpfull
Good it helps me,thank you,
Thanks for the helpful info.
Thank you so much for tne information regarding these remedies, it helps a lot in a lesser way. No need to consult a doctor….
Dahon ng Bayabas or Guava leaves just boil the leaves and use it warm, wash the vagina.
VRRRY HELPFUL I FEEL 100% BETTER THANKS SO MUCH
Thank you the ice really helps
Thankx a lot gonna try it
quite helpful….thanks
3 to 5tbsp of vinegar wid warm water sa tabo, use it to wash the vagina everytym u, urinate.
all leaves that are sour boil it can be use for feminine wash. no nid to buy expensive feminine wash.
Thank you. I’m embarrassed to visit my doctor. She’s extremely unhelpful and rude but these remedies are helpful and inexpensive.
“Change your doctor!” Planet Earth is almost overpopulated. Doctors are also overpopulated. Life is too short to deal with the WRONG people in your life. Avoid them permanently.. There are many nice and helpful doctors out there. Your choice. Just saying.
I like what you said so much! It is true, life is too short for us to settle and accept people treating us poorly! Great advice!
Am also facing same problem.
Thanks to u lot useful tips
Helpful indeed.
Feeling much better, thank you 🙂
Thnks sooo much soo helpful
Thanks for the tips
The salt is wonferful remedy, its instantly stops itching.
Thanks so much, I am going to try the salt water remedy. Ice, also, provides some needed relief.
Ice is the best. Garlic and salt burns like hell.
Thanks so much for your suggestions , I am on steroids for Copd and I eat too many sweets , so I will use your info ! Loads of Thanks !
I have to try this first.. i was planning to visit my doctor but its quite embarassing…
yeah thatz true..i in 1wik 2x a day and i used white vinegar it so helpul and feels like fresh to think dat the bad bacteria g0ne
Thank you so muj…have to try all . f this
Thanks for helping women on this issues.
Thanks guys
I also use fresh aloe Vera
Apply directly
It works great
Experiencing these itchy feeling , im gonna cry… Huhu
I need to stop the itch much stop the itch
Thanks for the info because i experienced this kind of problem,i’ll try it
Thank you for the helpful information! The salt water really did work instantly
TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM CAN BE AGONY. I HAVE HAD SURGERY & WHILE THE THOUGHT OF HAVING A CATHETER, WAS EMBARRESSING. IT PROVED TO BE A LIFE SAVER. I NEEDED BAGS OF ANTIBODES THE PAST 4 WEEKS, SO AM BLAMING THIS FOR MY BURNING VAGINA.
IT IS AT NIGHT THE PAIN BECOMES UNBEARABLE. SO FAR I HAVE TRIED YOGURT. IT HELPED DURING THE DAY. BUT SO INFLAMED NOW. WILL TRY ANY THINK. HELP!
A must try
Thanks so much!!I had very bad itching for two days my hubby was about to take me to the hospital. I found this web page and did the vinegar cider with warm water, and I also used a douche and put in vinegar cider with warm water. Half hour later no itching it really worked ! Thanks again.
I have had this issue for a month now and had a very bad episode tonight over the counter remedies have not worked, just tried the apple cider vin and warm water, amazing, almost instant relief, thank you so much for the information
will any of these home remedy solutions give me a burning sensation like baking soda does ( somebody else suggested)
The vinegar might burn some at first, but the final relief is incredible and I believe totally worth it.
very quick and helpful. I’m cured now
thanks dear….this is helpful
Thank you. This menopause is kicking my but willing to try anything.
Tanx for de information will try it.
I’m desperate cause my huhu is killing me!
thanks for the info….
Thank for the advice will try when the problem is there;-)
D garlic works like miracle
Gonna try this home remedies …hope it will work…thankyou.
thanx will try this
i gonna try now. i am out of peace due to persistent itching of the vaginal area.
Awesome news
Thanks for info, will try
Thanks for the information
I had vaginal itch really bad used CORNSTARCH clear it up
I try the salt bath for burning it works in seconds and the ice thank you….
Comment: hope the salt water will not affect my baby because am pregnant
Wow!!!Apple cider vinegar and honey works wonders,after reading the remedies here,I put 2 teaspoons of ACV in a glass of warm water washed down there and used my finger 2 insert honey in there,,,OMG I am relieved,tnq tnq guys,I hope it helps
Eish this will help me too, l ll try the remedies and come back with the results.
Hi!
I am on my fifties and I never feel dry or this awful burning sensation before. I try many things… and this is what work for me so far. For the burning sensation I used cold water with ice for a vaginal wash twice a day…( when is really bad) I feel so much better! after that. I used 3 days treatment for yeast infection at night. I also inserted a I/4 of an ice cube( when necesary and the burning sensation is so bad) and use Desitin cream for the burning sensation outside. Do not use any soap or chemicals in the area. Better wash your intimate area with just plain water or a natural made soap. For the dryness I use a natural lubricant like Emerita that contain no parabens, or used sesame seed oil, or you can use vitamin E vaginal suppositories. I really feel much, much relieve! and do not have to worry about using hormones therapy!
Thanks a lot ? for this helpful article.
Going to try neem oil wish me luck . Will post results when tried
I wiĺl try this
I tried it and what a relief.
I tried it, and so for I’m feeling better.
My vagina is really itchy and its stop when I went with my friends in the beach . The itching stops when the salt water touches it. I hope this too will work.
I have very bad itching with swelling parts. And pain too will try this for sure….thanks wil post wat works for me
Thanks will try this..
I have tried the garlic and it does work
Thank you very much..been suffering for over a year now.I will definitely do this
No there any cream type medicine for vaginal itching.
Salt is all I have available right now so I did the saltwater wash. It really worked immediately and gave me instant relief. Thanks so much. I’ve had this itching for two days maybe and I think it might be due to stress and wearing ill-fitting jeans. So thanks also for all the tips!
Thanks for all the tips! Salt was all I had at hand so I did the saltwater wash and it really worked. Instantly!
I tried the apple cider vinegar and it worked immediately. Although it burned at first.
Me to an it work wonders I wish I can like you thank you a million times 😊
Comment:am gona try this hope i will get well soon
I tried the yoghurt remedy and it worked instantly gives a lot of relief
I am trying the cold compress and it’s working I hope the itching will stop🙄
Comment:thanks guys a hot water is very much help ful,it finally stop the itching
Thanx very much,I will start and use these natural resources,hopefully I’ll get help
Apple cider vinegar is excellent
Comment: the salt in warm water really helped. Thankyu
Salt in warm water helped. Thankyu
Thank you! The vinegar solution and drink did the trick! I think the solution alone wouldn’t have been enough, but combining it with the drink took care of things within a week. I also did the salt baths a few times.
I had suffered for two weeks before trying this, and it was getting worse. Thank goodness I found this page.
Thanks!
If you ladies think too much cleaning helps to cure then dont do it. Salt water remedy and other things are good but dont wash too often to wash all the healthy bacterias too. So wash twice a day and keep the area dry. If any one got white discharge alonge with itching my suggestion to take profesional help. Because its not permenent without treating the root cause. Have a nice day
Um hi, so my vagina is swollen and it itches like hell and i feel pain i walk, then today i say some discharge and i didn’t like how it look, I’m a bit scared, can all those stuff help?
Long time since anyone posted on here . So I’m going to start it back up.
( I’m 51 the 10th) . (MENAPAUSE. FOR 4 YEARS NOW . NO PERIOD.)
I’m all of a sudden itching burning, made a mistake had sex..OMG… I peed it burned like a ,FIRE !!!
GOT SOME VO THATS FOR YEAST INFECTIONS BEEN TAKING IT THIS WILL BE THE( 3RD DAY0 TODAY . There is NO DIFERENCE WITH THE YEAST INFECTION THOUGH. TASKING A PILL 3 TIMES A DAY. DIDNT HELP ME.
THIS IS THE first time, Ive had a yeast infection before. I knew right away that’s what it was. a yeast infection I think for me. no discharge or smell , my exsp.
If you do, HAVE DISCHARGE SMELL. seek medical attention , don’t let that get worse..
IM GOING TO TRY THE . 1.VINEGAR. 2. ICE, 3.THEN SOME HONEY.
ILL BE BACK TO LET YOU KNOW HOW THIS WORKED FOR ME..!!
It worked great.!! THANKS FOR ALL THE ADVICE.
AND SAVING ME A TRIP TO THE DR. GOT INSTANT RELEF.
BOTH THE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND THE ICE. DID THE TRICK..MUCH BETTER NOW THANK .
ILL CHECK BACK IN FEW DAYS. LET YOU KNOW HOW ITS GOING… THANKS
Cranberry juice does not have to be unsweetened to work.
Don’t put stuff in or at the entrance of your vaginal canal without consulting a doctor. Otherwise, these remedies should not harm you even if they don’t help, but if in doubt a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
I think I might try the ice…..this just started happening with regular itching for like 3 days and idk Joe much longer I can take this I am constantly going to the bathroom to resituate my pants and things I hope this works…pls work
I’m 62 and was on iv. antibiotics for 3weeks and then oral which I’m sure caused my vulva to itch. This is the second time in six months. I’ve been lucky never had this problem before but its excruciating especially at night and when you’re out somewhere. I have a beside table full of creams even tried nappy rash cream vagisil wash and feminine itching cream and ice and aloe Vera gel with only temporary relief so I’ll be trying the salt water and apple cider vinegar now.I also went to a doctor three times and was prescribed canasten and steroid cream, it’s difficult to get on top of. Sometimes simpler things are the best. When I stopped recieving the antibiotics the first time it eventually went away itself but it took ages as is now so I’m definitely going to give this a whorl. There is no discharge just redness,itching, a strange sporadic needly pain and slight swelling. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. It’s like chilli in your pants. Thanks
I could have written this myself! I had pneumonia in the fall, had IV antibiotics and went home with more antibiotics. I have used three Monistat creams, Metrogel, and terconazol to cure or prevent a yeast infection. I have a drawer full of prescription creams, i.e. nystatin ointment, triamcinaolone acetate, betamethasone, etc, etc, etc. Even Vaseline and coconut oil burns. Baking soda sitz baths burns. My new gyn told me to use Replens and that made the burning 10 X worse! I have stopped using everything and I feel a little better, but by the end of the evening I am burning again. I had no problem like this until I took those dang antibiotics.
Does this treatment reduce both inner and outer itching problems?
I absolutely hate this!! Been suffering with it for about 3 years and it hasn’t gotten bad until now. The rash has now reached the bottom on one side of my butt and I now see that I’ve got some swelling. I did stay using neem oil and that was working really well, but I wasn’t consistent. If anything on these remedies, you have to be consistent until it goes away permanently.
I’m gonna go back into using the neem oil and hope that it’ll clear things up in a few weeks. Nothing is worse than getting intense itching in public 😪
Hi, I have been suffering from itchiness and discomfort around my vagina. Have sex is horrible and painful. I have changed from pad to tampons, now I have gone back to pads. I’m thinking of seeking medical attention but not sure where to even start, because I’m so embarrassed.
Help!?
I have itching continue 4 mnths redness also..took so many medicines bt note relieve …i dont under stand wt can i do now ..plz help me
Colidal silver applied after showering will relieve the itch. wonderful for any type of infection. Buy it on amazon.
Colidal silver even heals the skin I have from scratching
Apply after shower to skin, and before bed. Yeast infections have to be healed from the inside also. Do a candid cleanse
Just started going thru life changes when I felt burning, itchiness down there . I used cold wash rag at night, kept me up when the rag got warm the systoms can back. I looked on this site and took a salt water bath. What a relief no more irriation.
my vagina itches and burns i am going to try th apple cider vinegar i hope it works if not i will talk to my doctor about this