For women and mature men: hygeine question- have you ever or do you regularly...!
Question: use a douche?
if so how often?
why?
do you think the vagina is self cleaning?
i know women who use only after or during menses
i know women who use everytime they have sex sometimes before as well as after
i think the vag is self cleaning or else there would be no menses
your answers/ opinions please
Answers: use a douche?
if so how often?
why?
do you think the vagina is self cleaning?
i know women who use only after or during menses
i know women who use everytime they have sex sometimes before as well as after
i think the vag is self cleaning or else there would be no menses
your answers/ opinions please
In my human sexuality class an OB/GYN just talked to us about the vaginal and vulva, both are self cleaning if you notice an odor or whitish build up (called Smegma) just wash gently with soap and water. Douches are not necessary and it is NOT recommended to use a douche for any reason unless prescribed for a medical purpose by your doctor.
The slight clear/whitish discharge that you may notice day to day is your vagina's way of cleaning itself. Your vulva sweats and producese oils thereby cleansing itself, and the whitish build up you may notice, smegma, is merely a collection of dead skin cells, sweat, and oil from your body
The menstrual cycle is the body cleansing itself. Your last comment is wrong.
i personally think the vagina is self cleaning. Although i have considered using a douche, just to see what happens... :)
have you ever used a douche? if so, does it "work"?
I have used a douche but the vagina is self cleaning and douching is not necessary as told by my doctor.
(I'm a man)
I don't know. I know that currently (it seems medical wisdom shifts every time you turn around, so whatever...) the conventional wisdom is that you don't need to do it.
But you know, you can take this "it's natural" thing to mean anything; it's not natural to brush your teeth, shower, etc. either, right?
But we still do it.
If I had to guess, I'd say that a woman should do it occasionally, especially if she's having weird discharge problems, yeast infections, etc., but not do it all the time.
If it were really totally self cleaning, then you wouldn't have discharge problems that all women have, right? Obviously, the "natural way" isn't always taking care of business, so probably need a bit of help occasionally.
Your body has it's own cleaning system. Just shower regularly. If a douche is not used correctly they can be dangerous
I believe the vagina is self cleaning and douches cause more harm than good. I soak in a tub full of hot water after each menstruation and this works for me.
Yes, I believe the vagina is self-cleaning. I also believe that the vulva should be cleaned with only water - no soaps.
Menstruation is not necessarily the vagina cleaning itself, if that's what you're implying. It's the shedding of the uterine lining (or endometrium).
The vagina cleans itself by releasing certain fluids that contain a specific pH and bacterial balance. This balance fights off bad bacteria and odor, and it also prevents yeast from growing in the vagina.
Douching can wash away these good bacteria and throw off the proper pH balance in the vagina. It can also cause bad bacteria to be pushed farther into the vagina, up toward the cervix, which can cause it to enter the uterus. The vagina and cervix protect the uterus with the mucous and fluid that is secreted. They help to push bad bacteria down and out of the vagina, and douching can disrupt this natural process.
Here's some links for you to take a look at. Make sure you read the entire page.
http://www.4women.gov/FAQ/douching.htm#D
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/azhealt...
http://www.tpan.com/publications/positiv...
http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/douching