What is vaginal douching and what the pros and cons of vaginal douching?
Vaginal douching is the practice of washing or cleaning the vagina. In this practice, some fluids are added in water. These fluids are vinegar, baking soda, iodine and other substances which are antiseptic and carry fragrance. The solution is filled into a bottle and sprayed or squired into the vagina. This cleans the vagina and adds fragrance. The pros of vaginal douching are - No bad odor - Prevents from STDs - Prevents pregnancy - Prevents accumulation of menstrual blood after periods The cons of vaginal douching are - Increased risk of ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, and early childbirth - Increased risk of vaginosis and yeast infection - Increased risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) - Increased risk of cervicitis