There are various meanings of the word “douche”. Some may call an obnoxious man a “douche”. It also refers to the rinsing of any body parts. However, the most typical reference to douche deals with the vagina.
Douching is washing or cleaning out the vagina with water or other mixtures of fluids. Douches (the mixture used to wash the vagina) can be bought at local stores or pharmacies. The ingredients of douche mixtures are usually water and vinegar, baking soda, or iodine.
Douche is squirted into the vagina. Some women even use any scented cream or perfumes as douche.
Why women douche? When douching women use scented substances to try to remove the natural smell of the vagina. Some women douche because they think it makes them feel cleaner. While others believe it makes them smell better.
What are the doctors’ orders? Should women douche? Most doctors recommend that women not douche. First, according to various studies, there are no health benefits of douching. Plus the vagina has its own natural health remedy. The vagina has healthy bacteria when in its natural state. Your beautiful body is designed to naturally flush out and clean the vagina. When a woman douches she upsets the natural balance of bacteria. This creates an environment for unhealthy bacteria.
Thus, douching has been linked to health problems:
- Douching makes it more difficult to get pregnant.
- It also increases the risk of pregnancy complications.
- It increases the risk of vaginal infections.
- It increases the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
- There is an increased chance of developing cervical cancer.
Practice good hygiene. The vagina cleans itself. Allow the natural smell of your vagina. Sex and physical activity can make the vagina have a stronger smell. This is normal. However, if you are worried about the odor of your vagina, consult a doctor.
Even scented tampons, pads, powders, and sprays should be avoided. These products can irritate your vagina. They may also increase the chances of developing a vaginal infection.
Studies have not found any health benefit to douching. But, studies have found that douching is linked to many health problems.
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