douching???

Question

is it a good idea to do? does it hurt when you do it? does it even really make a difference? and if you so it, how often should you do it?


sorry for the many questions.i just want to know before i go doing anything i might regret doing.

Answer 1

No it is not a good idea to douche. No it doesn't hurt, the difference is very temporary and if you do it you should only do it on occasion. My doctor told me if I feel like i have to douche than to use vinegar and water douche only, But he recommended me not do it at all. Just make sure to keep the area clean and dry..careful using bubble baths and perfumed soaps etc. Those also are not good to use on the vaginal area. I have found the best is mild soap and be sure to dry the area after bathing or swimming. Also if you are sexually active be sure to pee after sex to wash out any semen that may have gotten into the uretha and wash the area and you should be fine. Carry some vaginal wipes in your purse and whenever u want to feel fresh just use one of those!! The vagina will take care of cleaning the inside.

Answer 2

You should NEVER douche. The fact of the matter is that douche was invented by men who were offended by the natural scent of a woman's vagina and decided to create something completely unnecessary to "clean" it.

The FACT is that douching CAUSES yeast infections. I don't know if you've ever had a yeast infection, but it can be pretty painful.

Anyone who says that you should do it does not understand the basics of the female body and needs to read up. Any gynecologist will tell you this.

Answer 3

Actually, douching is NOT a good thing to do. Your vagina has its own flora of bacteria and wen you douche, you are "screwing up" that little environment and are also allowing other bacteria to therefore enter the body which could only further cause problems like yeast infection for example. The vagina cleanses itself so there is no need to do it...just wash yourself everyday and that should be sufficient

Answer 4

No, it is not a good idea to douche. The reason is because it causes your vagina to be more prone to infections such as yeast because good bacteria has been cleared out.

If you are worried that you might have an infection going on then I would like to recommend that you see your dr to have this evaluated to see what they think could be going on.

Answer 5

Douching is a really bad idea; it messes up your natural balance of good bacteria and other flora in your vagina!

Haha, there was an episode of Oprah once with a guest doctor who said "the vagina is a self-cleaning oven." And he's right; there's absolutely no need for douching.

Answer 6

I have done it before, and no, it doesn't hurt at all. It's just not all that good for you. Not unless you just plain out stink down there. But if you shower everyday, then there's no reason to douche. Yeah, it does smell very good, but i've heard it can cause yeast infections.

http://www.thebody.com/content/art941.html

Answer 7

The Ob/GYN's say that it is not a good idea to douche. If I were you I would go see a gyn and see what they suggest. The vaginal area is self cleaning. Thats what my doctor told me.

Answer 8

Don't do it! Like some of the others have said it destroys the natural ph balance....it can make matters worst. Ask your doctor I'm sure she (or he) would be against it as well.

Answer 9

It is a good idea... Good personal hygiene is always a good idea. Yes it makes a HUGE difference. And don't do it anymore than twice a week. No... it does not hurt by any means.

Answer 10

it doesn't hurt to douch. but you really don't need to do it. your pubic hair keeps that area clean. never do it before a pap smear. it will cause a negitive reaction to come back.