Have you ever been sitting in a meeting, just waiting for it to end so you can run somewhere private to scratch yourself? Vaginal itching and burning can seem to come out of nowhere and it’s uncomfortable to say the least.
Fortunately, there are proven way to get rid of the itch quickly. While the following ideas aren’t guaranteed to give you relief depending on the cause of the itching, here are three easy natural home remedies you can try before going to the gynecologist.
Garlic
Use a clove of garlic as a suppository. Peel a garlic clove, use a sewing needle to put a piece of string through the clove of garlic (so you can get it out easily) and put the garlic clove in your vagina overnight.
Boric Acid
Boric acid suppositories have been show to help cure yeast infections. Put 600 mg of boric acid in a size 0 gelatin capsule and put in your vagina overnight for 7 days.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has both antifungal and antibacterial properties. Try putting 4-5 drops of tea tree oil in a hot bath or in a gel and apply it your vagina.
For more information what causes vaginal itching, read Causes of Vaginal Itching.