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How common is it for women to douche?
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Douch: Women should never douche on a routine basis. Or for that matter ever.
Answered 9/16/2018
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Unnecessary : Unfortunately vaginal douching is unnecessary but far too common. The vagina is "self cleaning" just like most ovens and the douching chemicals can enhance serious vaginal infection risk when used frequently by destroying the vaginal beneficial bacteria.
Answered 10/27/2018
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