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Is cleaning the outer vagina with peroxide safe?
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Soap and water: Yes, but why. Soap and warm water are better.
Answered 12/2/2013
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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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