Perfuming or Douching
There are dozens of “intimate hygiene” deodorant sprays, powders, washes, douches, suppositories, and cleansing wipes on the market, but doctors say it’s not necessary to deodorize or douche at all—and it can actually be bad for you. “Like a self-cleaning oven, the vagina and vulva maintain themselves,” says Gunter. “If you overcleanse the skin on the vulva, you may strip the natural oils, and your body may compensate by making more.” This means the area can become more fragrant, not less. Worse than that: Douching in particular can disrupt the balance of healthy bacteria in your body and put you at risk for vaginal infection. Mists or wipes also might cause an allergic reaction.
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