Douching? Yes or NO? If yes, at what age?

The ladies I have had in my life have had a range of experience regarding douching. My first wife said she started at about age thirteen having been instructed by her mother to use them to cleanout after menstruation. My second wife had never douched until after we got married. She bought a few Summer's Eves, but found the whole procedure to be unnecessary. I did have a short term relationship with a kinkster who enjoyed them and found them rather erotic.

If you care to share your experiences I would find it very interesting, Thanks

I had a course in college called Marriage and the Family. We called it Sex 101. You could submit questions on 3 by 5 index cards and the teacher would answer them. I remember one girl submitted a question regarding douching. "Since the vagina cleanses itself is douching really necessary?" The instructor, who was really cool, replied. "Now this is my opinion and it's based on my own experience not a scientific study. Its true that the vagina does cleans itself but not at the rate newly weds have sex."

I know my sister started to use a douche in early teens when had started menstruating.

My wife similarly started around early teens with a bulb type set up. She continued to do so monthly or more if had morning quickie and never suffered any issues with it.

As has already been written, the vagina is self-cleaning. In the past, vaginal douching was used after sexual intercourse as a form of contraception. Douching disrupts the vaginal environment, which should have a pH value between 3.8 and 4.5. The acidic environment prevents germs from entering the uterus. Therefore, vaginal douching should not be performed.

It may be self-cleaning but a nice warm vinegar and water douche sure does freshen things up. I have a small bag I use. It is pink.

From the amount of equipment around for the practice, it looks like it is common. Age? I find that a bit too personal.

Ddell2 said:

The instructor, who was really cool, replied. "Now this is my opinion and it's based on my own experience not a scientific study. Its true that the vagina does cleans itself but not at the rate newly weds have sex.

I never thought about it that way, but what a terrific answer. The first few years after we got married my wife would douche weekly. One of those times was right after her period, but the other times were to keep things clean. Also if we went on vacation her folding syringe was always packed and it sure got its use, too.

From my limited experience; some gals are more acidic than others. More acidic has meant less itchiness and infections from frequent sex and even masturbation.

I am not a doctor nor did I sleep in a Holiday Express last night but I can't see how douching can be harmful unless done in excess. I would think that if you have sex in the morning, it would be much healthier to rinse out the aftermath than to have it ooze out of you the rest of the morning. Of course, I used to go to a dermatologist that was always telling me that I showered too much. Yeah right, Doc. I am not going to take a shower every time I play 18 holes of golf in the Texas heat.

Im well aware the medical community are very anti douching and lots of evidence to back that opinion up however I was introduced to douching by my mother not long after started menstruating.

I personally can't blame douching for any issues down there.

Never used the disposable chemical ones maybe that makes a difference