Question 1

should girls douche?

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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 2

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 3

is douching bad for you?

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

Question 4

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.

Question 5

how common is douching in us?

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Common: It's common but not good for most women, because it increases risk of vaginal infection.  You kill off the good bacterial that lives in the vagina.  

I don't recommend it.

Question 6

is it safe to douche with alum?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea?!: One website writes this description:  "potassium alum is also known as potash alum or tawas. It is aluminum potassium sulfate. This is the type of alum that you find in the grocery store for pickling and in baking powder. It is also used in leather tanning, as a flocculant in water purification, as an ingredient in aftershave and as a treatment to fireproof textiles."  sounds like a bad idea?!

Question 7

what is the purpose of douching?

Accepted Answer

Douching: is used to clean or "freshen" the vagina.  But, douching  with  different products can lead to alteration in vaginal pH &amp; bacterial vaginosis.

Question 8

what are the dangers of douching?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Douching destroys the normal bacteria balance in the vagina which can then lead to a yeast infection or bacterial vaginitis.

Question 9

is it harmful for women to douche?

Accepted Answer

Not usually..but: It also is not usually helpful. An alternative is to shower and insert a moistened finger into the vagina and rotate once or twice-and then finish showering as usual.

Question 10

is it safe to douche just one time?

Accepted Answer

Douching: In general - douching can be harmful to vaginal health.

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