There are many reasons to drink more water. Among other things, drinking water can help you feel more energetic, improve your skin, and boost your immunity. There is no question about the benefits of water.

But, most of the times, these benefits do not entice us enough. Here is one thing that might change your mind. Are you aware that drinking water is also good for your vagina?

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Sherry A. Ross, M.D., a women's health expert and author of "She-ology: The Definitive Guide to Women's Intimate Health. Period" said that we need to give the same attention to our vagina as our face. In fact, the skin of the vagina is also prone to dryness if it is not properly cared for, according to Glamour.

It means that the outside skin of your vagina including the labia majora and labia minora are susceptible to dryness if the body is not hydrated properly. The same also happens inside the vagina.  Do you know that your vagina will become well-lubricated if you drink enough water?

However, regular dehydration of the vagina could also lead to burning, itchiness, and pain and it can exacerbate a yeast infection. Normally, the inside of your vagina is the perfect place to protect organisms since it is normally acidic. Ross explained that infection occurs when the normal pH balance of the vagina is disrupted by skin dehydration.

If you are wondering how much more water you need to drink every day, well it depends on various factors including your activity. But, according to Mayo Clinic, people should drink 8-ounce glasses of water a day. It is also worth noting that caffeine and alcohol are fluids that can dehydrate you.

Of course, there are also other factors to consider for a healthy vagina such as exercise, diet, sexual health practices, weight, and hygiene.

Jessica Shepherd, M.D., an assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology and director of minimally invasive gynecology at The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, said that drinking more water can improve the healthy state of the vagina.