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douche?
how does a female, well, douche?
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A douche set is a plastic squeeze bottle with a nozzle. It is typically filled with warm tap water although some manufacturers offer other solutions. The nozzle is inserted gently into the vagina and the bottle squeezed to release a jet of water.
Sit comfortably on the toilet or in an empty bath. Some women find it easier to stand over a bowl or in the bath or shower.
1. Fill the container with warm tap water only and screw on the nozzle. Do not add any soaps, creams, deodorants etc as they may cause irritation.
2. Insert the nozzle into your vagina as far as the third hole. If you find this difficult, put a water-based lubricant, such as KY Jelly on the nozzle (available over the counter). Don't use an oil-based lubricant like vaseline or baby oil as these may irritate your vagina.
3. Squeeze and release the container gently a few times until all the water has been used. Allow the water to flow out of your vagina.
4. Gently pat your vaginal area dry
5. Clean and dry the douche set with warm water
You should consult your physician before you douche to make sure it is the appropriate action. Douching on a regular basis is not suggested for anyone.
Regular vaginal douching changes the delicate chemical balance of the vagina and can make a woman more susceptible to infections. Douching can introduce new bacteria into the vagina which can spread up through the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes. Researchers have found that women who douche regularly experience more vaginal irritations and infections such as bacterial vaginosis, and an increased number of sexually transmitted infections.
Regular users of vaginal douches face a 73% greater risk of developing PID, a chronic condition that can lead to infertility, or even death, if left untreated. Bacterial vaginosis and PID can have serious adverse affects on pregnancy including infections in the baby, labor problems, and preterm delivery.
For these reasons, douching is no longer recommended as a safe or healthy way to routinely clean the vagina. The only safe and healthy way to clean the vagina is to let the vagina clean itself.
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The detailed instructions are found on the side of the box.
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A female CAN douche, if she chooses too. But there's really no need to, seeing as the vagina is a self cleaning organ. :]
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