why is  douching not advisable?
457014
In the vagina, there's both good and bad bacteria.  The good bacteria are there to keep the bad bacteria and germs from overgrowing and taking over.  When you douche, you wash away everything, including the good bacteria, and you disturb the natural balance of bacteria that nature has provided.  This then allows any bad germs to take over.  The inner part of the vagina also cleans itself, just by nature, so making any attempt to interfere with nature's own process is useless.  I think a doctor would tell you this same thing, since I got this information from an article in a medical journal.
76093
If you keep it clean, safe and private yes.  Done in public or with others in unclean ways it can be very unhealthy.\n\nOf course like anything good too much of it can become  not so good for you. Find balance.
931410
Definitely.  Anything you have can be passed and visa versa.  Keep on the process of NOT douching.  See a vaginal expert, and or get a second opinion.  Treating this on your own is dangerous.  Maybe your husband needs to wash better, because many times bacteria harbour in the glans penis, under the frenulum, and foreskin.  Be careful, and don't always assume it is you. Wash your undergarmets in hot water with soap.  Do not use Summers Eve, or any perfumed body wash, or soap. Use dove immediately, and if you are allergic to that, go to wholefoods.com and order natural soap online.  \ngood luck.
625548
Actually doctors talk against douching at all they say it washes away the good bacteria yeah there is good bacteria. I am very guilty of doing this anyway but you can introduce more bad bacteria. if the odor is bothering you really bad fix a warm bath with baking soda in it NEVER put baking soda against your skin without it being in water Trust me if you put plain baking soda on your privates it will burn like fire. So put some in your bath water and soak for awhile that will help eliminate the odors. Hope this helps.
416381
Some guys do it for hygiene purposes. Others because it makes their ------ look larger. And yet others do it out of curiosity!
672969
It has to be a personal preference.\n\nBesides collecting sweat, when you perspire, there is no other hygenical advantage of shaving.\n\nIf you go to a gym, men may look at you funny in the showers ...hmmmm\n\nYour wife may appreciate it, unless you get razor burns, then YOU definetely wont appreciate it...  Or, if you happen to "nick" yourself, its very unpleasant.\n\nPutting up with the itching as it grows back, (unless you shave it every day, then its a chore), will drive you nuts, and I suggest you stay home for a few days, or you will be a scene at public places with you scratching like you have crabs or something... :)\n\nBut, like I said, its a personal preference... \n\nI wish you well..\n\nJesse
1111653
My advice is to not get it done. You are cutting off and throwing away nerves that enhance sexual pleasure. Most women do not really care if you are cut or intact if you practice good hygiene. The only time this would be acceptable is for medical reasons only. If you are getting it done for a "better" look than you need to rethink this. What is better than the way God intended you to be.
1103622
Do you really want to do that? I think it is nasty! I guess it's one of those "what ever floats your boat" Try it if you want but you might tear or scratch yourself in the process with out lubrication. Please don't feel the need to share what you have decided to do.
389544
if you use it excessively you could be damaging delicate nerve endings and each time it will take more and more stimulation. If I were you I'd try cutting back and then see what happens with the guys.
1086347
All of the above really. It's not for everyone, but some people just love it. Don't quit if you don't like it the first time, give it a couple tries as every guy is different. Hygiene is a must though!
1100844
It is a rude term, because a douche is a feminine hygiene product used to clean the vagina. so when you call some one a douche bag you are really calling them a p****y cleaner
546253
Good god woman.. get a grip on yourself.\nThere is nothing hideous up our bottoms, unless you have put the things up there in the first place.\nWhy in heavens name you want to be rinsing out your anus is totally beyond me... and here you are looking for brand names!!!!!\nQuite obscene!!! LOL
854903
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!
871582
As long as you have good hygiene, you shouldn't really need to douche at all.  \n\nI've been with some girls where it looks like a grill on a hot summer day wafting up down there, they should douche....
692479
Yes, and I suggest some serious douching ...that is something that can cause a nasty infection... this ain't funny...either find a guy with a bigger tool, or get a smaller condom for the guy you have. Good luck
1168466
You probably notice it more then anyone else does. A DNC? did you have a miscarriage, I am sorry for your loss. Until your Dr appointment try feminine sprays, I do not think you should use douche. Keep your self clean and be patient. I can't believe they are making you wait 3 weeks. Wish you the best.
1103912
Unless it is recommended by your physician for some particular reason, there is no reason for a woman to ever douche.\n\nThe vagina (just like the nose, the eyes, the ears or the rectum) has its own biological methods to keep itself healthy. Putting chemicals in there in an attempt to clean it just screws up natures already very good cleaning mechanism.\n\nWash off the outside and let it go at that.