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Will it be considered douching by taking a shower and washing your vagina with water a little bit inside and out?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Well: Technically cleaning with water can be douching. However, most often the term is used when a product is used to clean the vagina (i.e.mixes of water &b vinegar, baking soda, or iodine.)

Answered 9/17/2017

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A member asked:

Will it be considered douching by taking a shower and washing your vagina with water a little bit inside and out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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