okay so im a girl and people say that you should clean your "down there" but i dont have a douche is it safe to use like regular soap? or something like that??
kristen22 answered Wednesday August 2 2006, 1:35 am: Most doctors say that it is best to let your vagina clean itself. The vagina cleans itself naturally by producing mucous. Women do not need to douche to wash away blood, semen, or vaginal discharge. The vagina gets rid of it alone. Also, it is important to note that even healthy, clean vaginas may have a mild odor.
karenR answered Tuesday August 1 2006, 7:45 pm: Eustachius is absolutley right.
I just want add that you shouldn't worry about not having douche. As a matter of fact it isn't really recommended that you use it that much. Not really good for you. :) [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
Eustachius answered Tuesday August 1 2006, 7:23 pm: I know I'm a guy, but I've gone over this in Nursing class.
Regular soap is fine. Use a washcloth and warm water along with the soap, as that will be more comfortable. Remember to clean from the FRONT TO THE BACK. If you do it the other way, there's a chance of bateria spreading into places that you don't want it to. Rinse the soap out with water from the bath or with another wet cloth (no soap) using the same motion as before (front to back).
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