Article: Choose a mild soap and gently wash your vaginal area. Make sure your hands are washed in the process. Rinse the soap off completely. Pat your the skin of your hands and vagina dry using a clean cotton cloth. Always use sanitary tools and wash your hands before applying the cream. This can prevent bacteria from spreading into your vagina. The tube of cream should come with an applicator that you can screw it onto. Gently squeeze the tube from the bottom so that the applicator is filled with the correct dosage. Look for a fill mark on the applicator or fill the applicator completely, if instructed. Don't overfill the applicator since you'll need to unscrew the applicator from the tube. Hold the applicator upright so that none of the cream leaks out. Avoid screwing the applicator and the tube too tight. You'll need to be able to get the tube of cream out of the applicator for future use. Stand with your legs and knees apart. Place one foot up on a stool, the edge of the toilet, the bathtub or a chair. Or, you could lay on your back with your knees bent and your feet about shoulder width apart. You should be somewhat comfortable and have easy access to your vaginal opening. Take your non-dominant hand and separate the lips of your vulva (the labia) so that your vagina is exposed. Your dominant hand should be holding the applicator filled with cream. Relax and place the applicator into your vaginal opening. Insert it in your vagina and depress the plunger of the applicator using your index finger. Depress the plunger completely so that it stops moving and all the cream is inserted. It may help to point the applicator towards the small of your back when you place it into your vaginal opening. Remove the applicator and dispose of it if you won't need it again. If you used a reusable applicator, wash it with warm soapy water. Rinse it well and let it air dry completely. Remember to wash and dry your hands. Since some of the cream may leak out, you might want to wear a sanitary pad (not a tampon) to collect any discharge.
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Cleanse your vagina. Prepare the cream. Position your body. Insert the applicator. Dispose of the applicator.