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What is another way of cleaning the vagina without douching, or causing more problems.? i am looking for a more natural way.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Self cleaning: Vaginas don't need to be cleaned; they are self cleaning. Douching is dangerous. It can introduce more bacteria and irritate the tissues. If you have an odor or discharge that bothers you, get checked by your doctor because you might actually have an infection that needs to be treated.
Answered 6/29/2020
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Squeaky Clean: Don't go overboard on cleaning your vagina. Don't use regular soap inside the vagina. http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/vagina-health/Pages/keep-vagina-clean.aspx
Answered 11/5/2016
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