You cannot wash away your symptoms. It is placed over the vulva three to four times a day. Put two tablespoons of Aveeno in one quart of water. Mix in a jar and refrigerate. This is often helpful after intercourse or when symptoms are flaring.
Some women find warmed soaked tea bags to be soothing to the vulva.
The tea bag may be placed on menstrual pads to hold them in place. Another method is to steep tea bags in warm water and use them in a sitz bath. Use lubricants suggested by your physician to make intercourse more comfortable. Astroglide is a product with a natural lubricating action. If your pharmacy does not carry it, they can call the company to order it.