The Honey Pot Company makes a range of plant-based feminine care products, from washes and wipes to herbal pads and suppositories. Each product type works a little differently, and using them correctly matters for both comfort and vaginal health. Here’s a practical walkthrough of the main product lines and what to keep in mind.
How to Use the Foaming Wash
The Honey Pot’s foaming washes are designed for external use only, meaning the vulva (the outer area) and surrounding skin. Pump a small amount into your hands, lather it up, and gently clean the outer folds, groin, and hair-bearing areas. Rinse thoroughly with water and pat dry with a clean towel. Never use the wash inside the vaginal canal.
The brand suggests using the wash twice daily, morning and night. That said, once a day is plenty for most people. If you notice any dryness or irritation, scaling back to once daily or every other day is a reasonable adjustment. The sensitive formula skips sulfates and is a better starting point if your skin tends to react to new products.
How to Use the Herbal Pads
The Honey Pot’s herbal pads look and apply like any standard pad with wings. Peel off the backing, press the pad into your underwear, and fold the wings underneath. The difference is a layer infused with mint, aloe vera, lavender, and rose water that creates a noticeable cooling sensation against the skin.
That cooling feeling is normal and intentional. It comes primarily from menthol and mint-derived oils in the pad’s herbal layer. Some people find it refreshing, especially on heavier flow days, while others find it surprising or uncomfortable on first use. If you’ve never tried them before, testing one at home rather than out for the day gives you a chance to see how your skin responds. Change the pad every four to six hours, just as you would with any other pad, or sooner on heavier days.
How to Use the Wipes
The wipes are meant for quick external freshening when a full wash isn’t practical, like after exercise, during your period, or before and after sex. Pull a single wipe from the pack and gently clean the vulva from front to back. This direction matters because it prevents transferring bacteria from the anal area toward the vagina. Pay attention to the folds of skin where sweat and debris can collect.
No rinsing is required. The wipes are formulated to work without water, making them convenient for on-the-go use. They aren’t a replacement for regular washing, though. Think of them as a supplement for moments between showers.
How to Use the Boric Acid Suppositories
The Honey Pot’s boric acid suppositories are small capsules inserted into the vagina to help manage odor and maintain a balanced environment. To use one, wash your hands, then insert a single suppository as far as comfortably possible, either with a clean finger or the applicator if one is included. Most people find it easiest to do this lying down or with one leg raised. Wearing a panty liner afterward is a good idea, since the capsule dissolves and some discharge is expected.
The product is packaged as a seven-day supply, with one suppository used per day, typically at bedtime so it can dissolve overnight. These are for vaginal use only and should never be taken orally. Boric acid suppositories are generally used for recurring issues with odor or pH disruption, not as an everyday product.
A Note on Essential Oils and Sensitivity
The “herbal” across The Honey Pot’s product line refers to a blend of essential oils, including lavender, mint, rose, and aloe vera. These ingredients create the brand’s signature cooling effect and scent. But essential oils and botanical extracts are among the most common allergens found in personal care products. Research on feminine hygiene wipes found that fragrances, essential oils, and botanicals are frequent triggers for a condition called vulvar contact dermatitis, which shows up as itching, redness, or irritation of the vulva. About 20% of the general population is affected by contact allergies of this type.
If you experience persistent itching, burning, or redness after using any Honey Pot product, stop using it. The irritation typically resolves once the product is removed from your routine. Switching to a fragrance-free alternative or simply washing with plain water is the safest reset.
What Gynecologists Say About Feminine Washes
It’s worth understanding what these products can and can’t do. The vagina maintains its own ecosystem of bacteria and yeast (called the flora) that keeps its pH balanced and healthy. Anything introduced into the vaginal canal, including lubricants, semen, and cleaning products, can disrupt that balance and potentially lead to yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis.
Mayo Clinic gynecologists are clear on this point: the vagina doesn’t need to be cleaned. It’s self-regulating. The vulva, the external area, benefits from gentle cleaning with mild soap and water, but that’s the extent of what’s medically necessary. The natural scent of the vagina doesn’t indicate a problem, and products marketed to “freshen” it aren’t addressing a real health need. Douching and internal cleaning products are consistently discouraged by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
None of this means you can’t use products like The Honey Pot if you enjoy them. It means keeping them external, watching for irritation, and knowing that water alone is a perfectly sufficient alternative for vulvar hygiene.