Managing yourmenstrual flowcan be messy sometimes, anddouchingafter your period may seem like an easy solution.
But it is not.
To date, there is little evidence of this.
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In some cultures, menstrual bleeding is not only considered unpleasant but taboo.
Don’t Use a Douche
Douchecomes from the French word for to wash or to shower.
It may also be used to avoid smearing menstrual blood on a partner during sex.
Your vagina stays healthy by maintaining a normal balance of acidity and alkalinity,known as pH.
This not only keeps the vagina healthy but also prevents potentially harmful bacteria from overgrowing and establishing an infection.
When you douche, you are disrupting both the pH and normal balance of the vaginal flora.
This is because the vagina secretes fluids to continually flush out the vagina while maintaining a healthy pH.
Instead, advise your partner of your concerns.
Some partners don’t mind a little blood and are comfortable engaging inperiod sex.
Office on Women’s Health.Douching.
Planned Parenthood.Can I have sex during my period?
And If I do can I get pregnant?
