📖 Vaginal Fluids · Taste · Hygiene: Where Science Meets Real Life Taste and scent are shaped by overlapping factors: health state , daily habits , and hygiene routines . With clear science and practical care, anxiety drops and immersion during oral play improves. Key Message · “Cleanliness comes from balance, not over-washing.” Treat the vulva gently; the vaginal canal is self-cleaning and should not be washed internally. What Determines Vaginal Fluid? Vaginal lubrication is a composite of vaginal mucosal fluid, Bartholin’s glands, and cervical mucus. Hormonal cycle , sexual arousal , hydration , sleep , stress , and medications all shift volume, viscosity, and scent. Around ovulation fluids are typically thinner and more plentiful; with stress or poor sleep, dryness is common. Rather than self-blame, move to condition check → lubrication support . → Bottom line: Variations reflect state , not “defects.” Cycle & Conditio...