Is it really bad to douche?!
Question: What are some of the side effects?
Answers: What are some of the side effects?
Okay, I'll be the controversial poster and say...
"Douching can be good for you."
If you have a lot of sex over a wild and romantic weekend with a monogamous and faithful partner and he ejaculates inside you, douching can be preferable to the pH upset your body would experience if you didn't douche; I speak from experience. That said, I only douche with plain water.
Also, I think it's healthier to douche with plain water than to wear a tampon near the end of your period. You avoid the bacteria associated with tampons or pads and the last tampon hurts like a bugger to get out, imho.
The negative side effects are generally associated with douching with something other than plain water or too much douching. Dryness, itchiness, and irritation are the most common negative side effects. Some say you can get a yeast infection, though I don't know.
Basically, the best advice just about everyone can agree upon is this: if you're going to douche, do so gently (plain water preferred) and infrequently.
it tends to over dry the delicate tissue with in
It can change the Ph level, which can make it very easy for you to gain infection.
Douching is bad, it gets rid of the "good" bacteria and causes yeast infections, if you must...use only the plain vinigar/water one with NO scent..
it can be bad
i heard it is bacuse it strips the vagina of natural lubricants and not only that if there is any bacteria it pushs it all back in there
yes it is really bad to douche
u can get serious infections...yeast infections, bv, and the list goes on
if you have a removeable shower head, use a streamlined but steady stream and use it to clean inside you, but your body cleans itself, which is where the discharge you get comes from
if you feel itchy or cramps or any other discomfort, u need a dr
if there is a stink, you may have other problems and need to see a dr asap
:)
yep every one is pretty much right on the money. It is not health and it can cause infection especially while pregnant and if u do feel the need to douche try to only do it once every six months or something whooshing water around in your vagina while in clean bathing water is probally the best and if you are prone to infections steer away from bathing and take showers bc all the germs off your body are seeping around in the water with access to your holes and crevices if you know what I mean
its not necissary. that's all, plus it can cause you to get a UTI
Women should not douche during or between periods. Women who douche on a weekly basis are more likely to contract cervical cancer than those who do not. Douching may destroy the natural bacteria normally present in the vagina. Bathing regularly is sufficient.