2006-11-22 23:29:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It is supposedly 'cleaning' of the vagina with some sort of liquid in the vagina. It is NOT something that you should do on a regular basis as the vagina is a self clensing organ and doing this can increase your chances of BV and/or yeast infections.
2006-11-22 23:34:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What Is Douching
2016-09-30 02:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by catherine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wahsing the vagina.
Douching is rinsing or cleaning out the vagina by squirting water or other fluids (solutions made with vinegar or baking soda that you can buy at the drug store) into the vagina. Women douche to rinse away blood after their periods and to generally feel cleaner.
Many women douche, but doctors do not recommend it. Douching changes the balance of natural chemicals in your vagina and can make it easier for you to get dangerous infections.
Because the chemical balance of the vagina is very sensitive, it is best to let the vagina clean itself. The vagina takes care of cleaning itself naturally through secretions.
Warm water and gentle, unscented soap during the bath or shower is the best way to clean the outside areas of the vagina.
Products like feminine hygiene soaps, powders and sprays are not necessary, and may be harmful.
If you have any of the following problems, tell your doctor right away:
Itching in and near your vagina
Burning or pain in your vagina
Pain when you go to the bathroom
Discharge, or fluid, from your vagina that is not normal, such as thick and white (like cottage cheese) or yellowish-green discharge that is foul smelling
If you are not sure if the discharge or fluid is normal, have your doctor check you out
2006-11-22 23:39:58 · answer #3 · answered by DrIndeed 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well most guys and gals have no clue what douching is so let me take this opportunity to tell you the don'ts of douching. I've heard guys say all girls use it; everytime you have sex girls douche; they actually think it stops pregnancy; I've even heard a couple talk about douching a dog so it won't get pregnant (I know sick but true); Douching is not a cure all; it is a cleaning aid but it shouldn't be used that often--it's actually bad for a girl to use too often, it can cause problems; and not everyone uses them; it does not prevent pregnancy or dieseases; if it doesn't stop pregnancy in people it sure won't do it for a dog.
2006-11-22 23:52:45 · answer #4 · answered by sxyalmond 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it is a process that involves cleaning out the inner walls of the vagina. it is a way to freshen up the downstairs area. douching is not a good idea for everyday use, as it will irritate and harm the walls of the vagina. I usually only douch after my menstruation cycle.
2006-11-22 23:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by apple 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
cleaning or washing out of the vagina, usually for health purposes
2006-11-22 23:34:43 · answer #6 · answered by mxzptlk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋