Question 1

what is douching? i know it's something women do (maybe guys do it too) but what is it and why do they do it?

Accepted Answer

No, only women.: Both sexes can cleans external genitalia.  But douching feres to cleaning the vaginal canal with water and/or a cleansing agents.

Question 2

can peroxide kill sperm. guy came in me got bv use peroxide water douche will it stop me from getting pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Contraception: Nope. Not at all. Sperm swim very quickly to and into the cervix.

Question 3

is it okay to douche if its just water?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal douching...: ...is always unhealthy, with water or anything else. Douching is not needed for hygiene:  the vagina is self-cleaning, including during and after menstruation. Douching washes out normal vaginal bacteria, leading to infections like bacterial vaginaosis. It also increases susceptibility to STDs if exposed and of pelvic infection (PID). If pregnant, increased risk of uterus infection. Don't do it.

Question 4

how to use betadine solution as a s douche?

Accepted Answer

Mostly, none is best: For some time, most regular douching is not recommended. Here's a link: http://womenshealth.Gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/douching.Cfm
ask your doctor if unsure. Best!

Question 5

whats the healthiest way to douche for gay sex?

Accepted Answer

: Probably the healthiest way is no douching but if you must, just follow the instructions on any commercially available douches or just use a douche bag with warm water (no additives).

Question 6

are femine douches good or bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Generally bad: The vagina is an amazing organ- it keeps itself clean without the help of any soaps or douches. There are "good" bacteria in the vagina that help keep out the "bad" bacteria, and douching too much can lead to a change in the bacterial flora of the vagina. This can predispose to infections such as bacterial vaginosis. You can clean with water and gentle soap around the outside of the vagina.

Question 7

should girls douche?

Accepted Answer

No: Douching is  not recommended, as it can interfere with the normal flora (bacteria) of the vagina, and result in yeast infections, irritation and discomfort.  The body of a woman was designed to cleanse itself.

Question 8

is douching safe to do?

Accepted Answer

Not needed: Vaginal douching can alter the natural pH of the vagina rendering you susceptible to vaginal infections. Theoretically can push bacterias into the cervix and uterus as well.

Question 9

is douching bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Generally, douching is not necessary an can be harmful as it disrupts the normal flora of the vagina.

Question 10

is anal doucheing dangerous?

Accepted Answer

= enema: Enemas have been used for 100s of years to help soften constipated stool. Unless high pressure, large volumes or abnormal substance used--not likely a problem. Hopefully this answers your question.

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