If you’ve ever tried a Good Clean Love product for the first time and felt a little tingle or mild burning, you’re not alone. In fact, this is a completely normal experience. When your vaginal pH is outside the healthy range of 3.7–4.5, first-time use of our gels, lubricants, or washes may cause slight sensation.
But here’s the good news: that feeling is a sign our patented Bio-Match® formulas are doing their job and gently working to restore balance to your vaginal environment.
Why Your Vaginal pH Might Be Off
A healthy vagina maintains a slightly acidic pH between 3.7 and 4.5. This acidity is vital: it helps beneficial lactobacilli thrive and keeps harmful bacteria in check. But everyday factors can throw things off balance:
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Menstruation (blood has a higher pH)
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Intercourse (semen is alkaline)
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Antibiotics or certain medications
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Menopause or hormonal shifts
When your pH drifts higher than the healthy range, you may notice dryness, irritation, odor, or an increased risk of infection.
Bio-Match® To The Rescue!
Bio-Match® means products made to work with your body—not against it. When our founder, Wendy Strgar, realized many intimacy products were disrupting vaginal health instead of supporting it, she set out to create something better. Working with our sister company, Vaginal Biome Science, she developed Bio-Match® technology to mimic a healthy vaginal environment and gently restore balance.
Bio-Match® is a 3-layer technology built on three simple elements that keep your vaginal ecosystem healthy and thriving:
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Being Iso-Osmotic: Our formulas are carefully balanced to match your body’s natural moisture, making them iso-osmotic and gentle on your vaginal lining. Osmolality measures how a product interacts with the moisture in your tissues. If a product is hyperosmolar, it is heavier than your natural tissue and can pull water out of your cells, causing dryness and irritation.
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Being pH-Balanced: Our Bio-Match® products help maintain ideal pH so good bacteria thrive and odor-causing bacteria stay in check. They can also help bring your pH back to a healthy range if it’s too high. A healthy vagina is naturally acidic, with a pH around 3.7–4.0.
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Using a Proprietary Lactic Acid Blend - We use the same type of lactic acid your body produces naturally. It protects against harmful bacteria while keeping your microbiome balanced, and it also nourishes your native lactobacilli—the “good” bacteria that support long-term vaginal health.
Unlike many conventional feminine care products, which can disrupt vaginal ecology by being too alkaline, too acidic, or too concentrated, Bio-Match® products are made to rebalance your natural defenses.
A Tingle Means Your pH Is Balancing!
If your vaginal pH is outside the healthy range, your body will notice the rebalancing process. That’s why you might feel a slight burning or tingling the first few times you use a Bio-Match® gel or lubricant.
Think of it like the gentle sting of an antiseptic on a small cut—it’s a sign that restoration is in progress. As your pH stabilizes and your microbiome recalibrates, the sensation typically fades with continued use.
What If I Don’t Feel Any Sensation?
Not everyone notices tingling when using Bio-Match® products, and that’s equally normal! If you don’t feel anything, it simply means your vaginal pH is already in the healthy range. The products are still working to maintain balance, support your microbiome, and strengthen your natural defenses.
More Tips for First-Time Users:
If you’re new to vaginal gels or suppositories, there are a few simple ways to make the experience more comfortable. Our applicators are FDA-approved, meaning they’re designed for safety and deliver the right amount of product every time. For easier insertion, you can apply a small amount of gel to the outside of the applicator before use. And by starting with regular use as recommended, you’ll help your body adjust more easily and encourage lasting balance.
Watch our step-by-step applicator guide HERE.
