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Is it safe to wash your vagina out with soap?

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No!: There is not reason, and this can cause problems. The vagina depends on a normal acidity, and washing it out can disturb this, causing an abnormal change in yeast and bacteria content. In general, the vagina does much better without douching or washing.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/31/2015

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