India, July 19 -- Monsoon brings more than just cool breezes and tea cravings whenever it rains. It also invites a wave of serious health challenges, whether it's stomach infections or eye irritations. One of the most common yet overlooked areas is intimate hygiene. The intimate areas are already quite cramped, making them more vulnerable to the weather conditions of monsoon, resulting in discomfort and even infections.

Dr Gayatri Deshpande, Director & HoD, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, shared with HT Lifestyle how the rising humidity results in excessive sweating around the intimate area.

Intimate area infections rise during the monsoon, making it important to understand the risks and adopt a...