Why vagina cleaning fads are unnecessary and dangerousA staggering variety of so-called feminine hygiene products seek to help with "vaginal odour" and discharge, and "keep you fresh". Many women perceive vaginal discharge as undesirable and unnatural rather than physiological and normal. While Kiwi women are generally not big fans of "douching", a French term for washing out the vagina using a liquid spray, it's important to understand why cleaning the vagina is not recommended. The vagina is self-cleaning, and vaginal discharge plays an important role in keeping the vagina healthy. As well as providing a protective environment, vaginal discharge provides natural lubrication with between one and 4mls of fluid produced every 24 hours.

Source: Stuff December 13, 2017 00:22 UTC