Fabulous Health Fact!

Many women for years have been douching because it's been told to them by mom, friends and most fellow women that it is safe and it cleans you out after your menstrual cycle.  Unfortunately alot of women don't realize that douching can cause health problems and it's not necessary as the vagina cleans itself out.  Below are some facts in regards to Vaginal Douches.

• Douching may reduce a woman's chance of becoming pregnant during a particular month.
• Regular douching can alter the delicate chemical balance of the vagina which in turn can make women more susceptible to infections.
• Douching can introduce new bacteria into the vagina that can spread from the cervix, to the uterus and then to the fallopian tubes.
• According to research women who douche regularly experience more vaginal infections, bacterial vaginosis and an increased number of sexually transmitted diseases.
• Women who regularly douche are at a higher risk for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) which is a chronic condition that can lead to infertility.

Due to the above facts douching is no longer considered a safe way to clean the vagina.  The healthiest way to clean the vagina is to let it clean itself, which is done naturally with it's own mucous secretions.  When in the shower use warm water and gentle unscented soap to cleanse the outer areas of the vagina.

So ladies, I hope the above information helps you to decide whether you want to continue douching or not. 

Stay Healthy!

Stay Fab!