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A member asked:
What is the best way to clean a womans private area while showering? with a bar of soap? specific type of soap?
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Doesn't matter: Any soap will do. It doesn't matter. The main thing is to not wash inside the vagina, i.e. do not douche. Douching is unhealthy, does not effectively treat or prevent any health problem, and increases risk of various health problems. But washing the vulva is fine.
Answered 12/21/2017
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