Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 33 Location: Queens, New York
Female Hygiene and douches Posted: 01-04-08 10:56am
Anyone ever use YEAST-GARD Advanced
Douche? It is supposed to be a healthy
eqivalent to a basic vinegar douche. It is
used to prevent infections and relieve
minor discomfort. i'm tossed up since 90%
of the time douching is kind of
dangerous..
Also, are those PH balanced soaps any good
or just a myth?
What does everyone recommend when you have
that not so fresh feeling? I am very
sensitive to irritation and it is annoying
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dannyboygirl
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Posts: 192 Location: ,
Posted: 01-12-08 21:22pm
Use feminine washes every day and douche
only after your period if you would like
too. it varies with different people and
how sensitive you are..good luck
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Bella928
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 33 Location: Queens, New York
Posted: 01-15-08 08:49am
ahh thanks i will need it lol
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Neek
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Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 20 Location: ,
Posted: 01-15-08 11:40am
you dont HAVE to use douche... you know.
the vagina is an amazing organ.. it cleans
itself
kind of like a cat.. a 'pu5sy' cat
heheheeh
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Georgia59
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Posted: 01-15-08 12:06pm
as long as you wash in the shower every
morning, you should be fine. Yes, PH
balanced soaps are good- for your whole
body, and they would probably be good to
use on your labia too.
Here's what I do- I never douche or use
any "feminine spray" or anything, because
I have really sensitive skin and I figure
my vagina cleans itself. So I wash in the
shower with a really gentle soap, keeping
it as external as I can, and if I ever
need a "freshness" boost, I keep some
unscented plain baby wipes in the
bathroom.
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Jude-Love
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Posts: 727 Location: Williamstown, Kentucky USA
Posted: 01-15-08 12:34pm
I do not recommend douching at all.
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Bella928
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 33 Location: Queens, New York
Posted: 01-15-08 12:48pm
thanks ladies. i wanted to get some
opinions. some women swear by douching,
others say it's dangerous. since like i
said i am very sensitive it probably isn't
the best option for me.
i think i will try the PH soap. i have
never been one to use sprays, etc. b/c
anything too perfumy cannot be good down
there. i also on occassion use unscented
baby wipes. they are great!
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Georgia59
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Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 5539 Location: Along the Mississippi, USA
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Posted: 01-15-08 12:52pm
sounds good!
I have heard that douching once a month
(after your period) using a safe douche is
ok. But that's really for women who get
recurring yeast infections or something
related to their menstrual cycle, not for
normal healthy vaginas.
I'm pretty sensitive too, and I love my
vagina, so I'm very careful about what I
put in it lol.
Yay for baby wipes!
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Bella928
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Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 33 Location: Queens, New York
