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Remember - Jdub - 03-26-2005

the commercial where the young girl asks her mon, "Mom, do you ever get that not so fresh feeling?"

Remember - Jdub - 03-26-2005

April 21, 2000

To Douche, or Not To Douche
by Adrienne C.

"Mom, do you ever have that not-so-fresh feeling?" asks an ever-so-curious daughter as they take a stroll down a white, sandy beach bathed in a beautiful sunset. Whatever!

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That was an intro to a TV commercial. Corny, right? It's just another marketing gimmick to get women to buy another "feminine hygiene product." Like we need any more! If it's not tampons now in more varieties than you can count, then it's panty liners, panty liners with wings, pads, maxi-pads, long, extra-long. . . you get the point.

But those products are necessary, unlike the product that commercial is talking about that deals with douching, which is spraying a special solution (usually a water/vinegar mixture) into the vagina. As a former health educator, I thought douching was history, but the bulk of questions I am still asked proves this to be a misconception.

And women do this because. . .

Society is quite the blabbermouth when it comes to personal hygiene; however, sexual hygiene barely gets a whisper. The truth is, women do not need to douche. Being clean does not require obliterating any and all body odors; we are supposed to have a natural, genital odor. Unfortunately, douche products are still found in supermarkets, convenience stores, and drug stores, so the uninformed are commonly confronted with the issue: to douche, or not to douche.

So, what do we have to do?

You have to simply wash gently between the folds of the vulva with warm water and mild soap. That's it! And if you are sensitive to even mild soaps, then a soft rubbing around the folds of your labia (lips) while soaking in warm water should do the trick. Your main goal is to remove any sweat or bacteria from around the vulva outside your vagina.

What does douching actually do to the vagina?

First, it's important to understand that the vagina is self-cleaning. That's why douching is unnecessary. The vagina gets rid of mucus, semen, menstrual fluid, and old cells that you no longer need. Besides your period, you might notice other vaginal discharges, whitish-yellow secretions that are normal and healthy. Their smell and thickness change throughout your cycle, so it's good to be aware of what's normal for you. They'll change if something is wrong. So, if you're washing these secretions all away with douches, are you really going to be able to tell if something's up? I think not!

A little bacteria on my side . . .

Did you know that all healthy vaginas have bacteria and other organisms inside? Yup, but they don't usually cause any harm unless there are too many of one kind at once, which can upset the normal balance of vaginal bacteria. Regular douching can upset this balance. That's one way women get vaginitis, which is an inflammation of the vagina. A common symptom is a heavy or unusual discharge that is often grayish and frothy and may have an unpleasant odor. So the cause of the "odor" you wanted to get rid of by douching can actually get worse, make you feel uncomfortable, and cause you to have an even worse odor. If you do have any unusual vaginal symptoms, don't hesitate to contact your health care provider.

My friend told me a story about a girl who douched to . . .

There is a lingering myth that douching can prevent pregnancy. I can't tell you how many times I have heard this one. Let's get this straight. A woman can get pregnant even if she douches. OK? Got it? Good. Douching is in no way, shape, or form a birth control method. And if a woman does douche right after intercourse, it may actually push the sperm further up through the cervix making it even easier to join with an egg.

What about when I have my period?

Having their period can make some women feel icky. But actually, this is a healthy time for your body because the uterus is shedding the unused lining. All you need to stay clean are tampons or pads and regular bathing. If you really want to douche, use plain water.

As long as you are healthy and wash regularly, you will simply smell like a woman with a healthy vagina. And there's nothing wrong with that!

Remember - Jdub - 03-26-2005

This was a very enlighting piece of journalism!!

Remember - Denice - 03-26-2005

i cant read all that

Remember - Jdub - 03-26-2005

Denice Wrote:i cant read all that
It just says you don't need to douche just gently wash your labia and inside your folds gently!!

Remember - snarg - 03-26-2005

jdub, i love ya, but you are a very sick dude

Remember - Jdub - 03-26-2005

snarg Wrote:jdub, i love ya, but you are a very sick dude
I love you too snarg, and thanx!!!

Remember - Jdub - 03-26-2005

This thread has so much potential, do not let it pass you by!!! :420:

Remember - Denice - 03-26-2005

no one wants to read that, if they do they must have no life

Remember - SizeMatters - 03-26-2005

Jdub Wrote:It just says you don't need to douche just gently wash your labia and inside your folds gently!!


Im not readin that whole damn thing but this really makes me smile.

Remember - Hamcannon - 03-26-2005

could ginger ale or club soda be used as a substitute for vinegar when douching the cunt?

Remember - snarg - 03-26-2005

the sugar from the ginger ale would probably attract bugs
club soda sounds better to me
but then i don't have a cunt, so ya better get another opinion hammy

nice to see ya over here, btw

Remember - Jdub - 03-26-2005

Totw!!

Remember - Jdub - 03-30-2005

:bump:

Remember - Jdub - 04-01-2005

This thread needs more exposure!!