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OK, So I've read a article about not douching. It says that it takes longer for women to get pregnant and even when they do they have a higher chance of having a etopic pregnancy. Also it stated that you can get bacterial vaginosis (Kind of like a yeast infection) easier. This sucks after reading it because I ahve always douched. I don't ever FEEL clean until I do. Which is once a week or week and a 1/2. Can I empty the contents of the bottle and just use water? Is that any less harmful or about the same?

Douching is actually pretty bad for you. The vagina is self cleansing. When you use a douche, you basically are pushing bacteria deeper into your vagina. Also, it DEFINITELY can cause dryness issues. I hear what you're saying about the clean feeling, but it's not a good thing to do. Doctors have told me that if I perhaps want to douche after my menstrual cycle with a plain water or water and vinegar douche, it's ok...But they were still even against that. Douching is something that, if you MUST do, hardly do it, lol. Like I said, perhaps after you're done with your period. The scented stuff, eek! Stay away from it. Plain water, or water and vinegar(if you must).

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