I got into a fight with my neighbor because she said that its gross that i don't douse.MY gyno said not to and that it actually causes infections in women rather than "clean u out".She said the body cleans itself out and to just use a mild soap.I agree with my gyno but my neighbor thinks i'm like dirty or something..who's right??
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Your gyno is right. Your body has a natural system for cleaning down there - thats partly what your discharge is for. If you use anything down there thats scented or will unbalance the pH then you will be more at risk for infections like thrush and UTI's.
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How come people show concern about it this much?  Like some other person said, for a big number of the world male population this is normal.  I think this is one of the things that have been recorded on people's mind, I swear.  Why there is not a lot of repulsion toward the female reproductive organ.  As I see it, there are more opportunities for it to be of concern.  A lot more of skin goin this way and the other.  A cavity for breeding of all kind of nasties.  But you know, I am not concerned, because I was not taught in that belief (maybe I should)
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These secretions are natural (as long as they are not accompanied by itching or strong unpleasant odor). It is your vigina's way of cleaning itself. \n\nIf you are uncomforable, try using panty shields that you can buy next to the sanitary napkins (kotex).\n\nThe origin of the problem is probably a slight estrogen excess. Probably does not need any treatment as long as that is the only symptom.
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okay i have this to say since only the proper people are going to answer you it seems. I wipe my behind from back to front I know it is supposed to go the other way but noone told me this when I was a kid. I stop before I get to my vagina I don't wipe the poop into there. I have never had an infection. I wipe both areas seperately. Sometimes I use my kids Kandoo wipes if you don't have any of these at your house you should get some because they are awesome. The front to back thing just feels weird to me. That's all i have to share make fun of me if you want to.
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Que paso Stacy,\n\nIm drorganico, natural health practitioner for 12 years and have dealt with several dozens cases like yours and every single one of them, when they client followed every step of the protocol that is, has been cleared up with 6 to 8 weeks of detoxing and making the right adjustments in their lifestyles.\n\nAs you said, your 30 and lots of carefree living in front of you so please get a hold of your emotions and forget the old lady analogies, lets get you back to the secure and sexy image that you know you have of yourself. This can be dealt with faster than you can imagine. However I do need to mention that lack of action on your part will make not being able to wear cute little things a very minor issue compared to other complications that will certainly come about.\n\nForget surgery and forget additional costly "toxic legal poison" known as pharmaceuticals prescribed by docs that realy dont know that there are legit, effective and economic solutions that work in harmony with your body, not against it, Ill give you some basic info and if you cant find a decent natural practitioner in your city, and you want some detailed help, contact me through yahoo, my email is listed.\n\nStacey, my business slogan is EDUCATE SO AS NOT TO MEDICATE, so bear with me while I give you some basic information so your informed and at least make informed decisions not just heresay, trendy and gossip decisions.\n\nThe fibroid tumor is a hard, benign (noncancerous) tumor that generally occurs in the uterine wall. It usually has no toxic effects on the body and causes problems only if it grows large enough to physically encroach on vital structures. If such tumors are present in the uterus as a woman approaches menopause, they may produce abnormal menstrual bleeding. \n\nAt times this bleeding can be controlled only by removing the uterus. In many cases, much less extreme and natural measures are more than satisfactory. The cause of fibroid tumors remains medicaly unproven though there are many solid theories. Researchers in my natural health field believe its due to certain trace mineral deficiencies via an imbalance of the body PH, more on that in bit. \n\nThe balance of ovarian hormones must play some part in their formation because as a woman goes through menopause, the fibroids present frequently retrogress and atrophy along with the normal shrinking of the uterus.\n\nMany tumors are in the early stages respond well to the use of certain detox protocols and trace mineral supplementation, this in combination of consuming less acid forming foods and more alkaline forming foods and the all important stress management aspect which also plays a factor in why these tumors formed in the fist place since its a know scientifica fact that un managed stress releases a large amount of unnecessary acid in your system.\n\nTo accomplish this, I recommedn certain detox herbs, supplements with natural detox agents; essential vitamins that reinforce the immune system, vegetable protein and supplementation. \n\nThis combined with spiritual reconnection therapy is effective in virtualy all cases within a time frame of 7 days to get rid of pain, 8 to 12 weeks for the enitre detox process to take hold and at about 12 weeks after the process begins get an ultrasound to confirm what you will already know and feel, the tumor has been flushed out naturaly with no drugs or toxins.\n\nNow Stacy, about one of the main root causes of your tumor, PH out of balance. Let me explain.\n\nThe body is dominated by 2 chemicals, alkaline and acid, when the acid takes over for a considerable length of time the entire cell structure and tissues are deprived of sufficient oxygen, this is called an "anaerobic enviroment" this was discovered by 2 time Nobel Prize winner in science and medicine, Dr. Otto Werberg, a German physician that won those prestigious awards in 1931 and then again 1938, he also documented that once you get the PH to get more alk
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Could be a yeast infection.\n\nThere are over-the-counter medications available at the drug store (no doctor needed).  You can ask the pharmacist for help to pick one out.\n\nAlways wear clean panties.  Cotton breathes better.  Never wear another girl's panties, leotard, or swim suit unless it is clean (and I do not mean it just looks clean).\n\nKeep the outside of your vagina clean (soap & water).  Don't just give it a rinse, use the wash cloth.  Do not use soap on the inside and no need to douche.  A healthy vagina will clean itself.\n\nP.S. I'm a man, but I know my vaginas.
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If soap helped we would all know about it.  Hopefully you were using protection.  If not you need to get tested and quick!! There is the chance that you did not get infected but there is also the chance that you did.  Please go and find out for sure.
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Most likely it's yeast infection for both of you, but you may want your gyno to check it out just in case since you have a new partner. Could be something else like an STD, but probably yeast. Good luck.
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No. "Do not try this at home".  You could cause damage to your uterus or an infection if you tried to remove it yourself.  Have a doctor or a nurse practitioner remove it.  This can be done at a Public Health Sexual Health clinic for little or no cost.
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I have a good friend who got her nipples piereced, at her husband's request. They get infected a lot, and she wishes she had not done it. She is 35, and he is 65.
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If she has started taking any type of new meds recently, that could be the cause of it.  Someone said an infection, which possibly could be true. She may have a pelvic infection otherwise known as PID which can be caused by douching. She also may have changed her douche. Sometimes, it can be the little things that we never even think about that can change body so dramatically. Best of luck to the both of you! And, by the way I think its great that you 2 meant that you dedicated yourselves to each other. Not many people do that these days! Once again, good luck!
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Hi, Registered Nurse here; Take a deep breath, this is obviously causing you considerable unrest.  Okay, let me see here if I understand correctly first off all. You don't like to be touched in the genital area when on your menstrual cycle?  If this is correct, it's not uncommon, and I'm not at all sure you have a problem.  However, you have communicated that you have thought about it and it's true.  So, I think I'm missing something here, so I'm going to try and feel in the blanks, and if I'm wrong please forgive me.  Speculating here, that your referring to your sexually partner touching you in that area when menstruating, so if you wear a tampon, you feel you would be more comfortable.  Well dear with a tampon, you should not have sexual intercourse when one is in place, and for foreplay, well that isn't really advised wither with a tampon in place.  I don't think there is anything stupid about your question.  I have a tendency to believe someone is putting pressure on you, to do things your not comfortable with while on your menstrual cycle.  I think it safe to ask this person to just back off.  Lots of females, prefer not to be sexually active during this time of the month, others do, it's a individual preference.  Thanks for the opportunity to address such a sensitive question.
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This is weird because as I was thinking of questions to ask, I actually thought of THIS one...strange!\n\n  Anyway, if I don't have a shower every day, I feel pretty gross, especially during certain times like the summer and "that time of the month." That's when I sometimes have two a day.\n\n  If I were you, I'd tell this person that it is custom to bathe about every day or so. At least every other day...JEEZ, dude!!!
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I'd say yes. Ive had that before, if ive been working out more than usual. Its like it causes your body to really clean house or something. I wouldnt even think twice about it. Your body will do all sorts of things, its the nature of the female body.\n\nso long as it doesnt stink like something dead, and you're not running a fever its nothing to think twice about.
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its not just about proper hygene but proper diet too.  If you eat the right food, ther fluids in your body are neutralized thus producing hormonal balance and lesser odor not just for the vagina but also for the whole body.  and yes.... its suppose to stink..... I should know, I'm married!
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Never mind what others think... do YOU think it's gross?  \n\nIf you do, then don't do it. \n\nIf you don't, then be SAFE when you are doing it.\n\nSomeone's going to damn you no matter what your POV.  Just make sure you make the choice that suits you.
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I always worry about it but my fiance doesn't seem to care - he just dives right in.  I don't go overboard with trying to mask any odors because a little musky smell is perfectly natural and even a turn on to guys.  Now, i'm not talkin about roadkill musky, just a little hint of something is perfectly fine. \n\nFYI When I was younger I used to douche because I thought that there shouldn't be any smell down there but I don't do that anymore.  Apparently, douching is not good for us. Our body cleans itself and whatever's left over is au natural.\n\nOne more thing, I heard from this guy that eating pineapple makes the juices down there taste better.  Never tried it myself but found it interesting.\n\nFYI - David Banner made a reference in his song "I like it when its funky" and Trent Reznor said he wanted "Some sex he could smell."  So there you have it...\n\nREYNWATER is a FRIGGIN LIAR, by the way....All women have odors in their vaginas, unless your hollow with no inner plumbing...It's ridiculous and negligent to suggest that women have a health issue if they have a vaginal odor.  I think this young lady needs some serious help with her self image.