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Is it safe to douche to clean inside my vagina?
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No: Douching is rarely recommended. The vagina will clean itself. Douching can lead to infections.
Answered 10/30/2018
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Douching: is not a healthy practice and can throw off vaginal pH and flora.
Answered 11/29/2018
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