An estimated 20% of American women between ages 15 and 44 say they use a vaginal douche. Higher rates are seen in teens and African-American and Hispanic women. Besides making themselves feel fresher, ...

It's usually best to avoid douching, which can increase your risk of infections and irritation. Douching can disrupt your natural vaginal pH levels. You should clean your outer vaginal area with water ...

During pregnancy, there are few changes that will happen to your genitals. You will experience some amount of vaginal discharge, this is normal. Some women might experience heavy discharge some a ...

Vaginal douching is washing the vagina to eliminate odors and “clean” it. Common ingredients used with water include vinegar, baking soda, iodine, antiseptics, and other fragranced products. These can ...

Q: My mom always tells me I should douche after my period. Is she right? A: I usually agree with moms, so I’m sorry to say that she is wrong. In fact, she is telling you to do something that could ...