Douching
The Speculum podcast, brought to you by Ova Woman, opens up dialogue about women’s intimate health issues.
In this first Speculum podcast episode, Ova Woman discusses douching. Ova Woman also explores the history, current practice, and impact of douching. We also hear from our friend and nurse midwife, Missy Saftner about the harmful effects of douching.
We’ll cut to the chase and give you the big takeaway: douching is bad for vaginas. Your vagina isn’t supposed to smell like flowers. If you notice that your scent has changed, see your provider. Douching only covers your scent, it is important to figure out the root cause.
Listen to the Speculum podcast about douching: http://ovawoman.com/blogs/the-speculum-podcast/73787715-episode-1-douching
Here are the articles we discuss in this episode. Check them out.
- Why Douching Won’t Die by Julie Morse from the Atlantic
- Vaginal Douching: Evidence for Risks or Benefits to Women’s Health by Jenny Martino and Seth Vermund in Epidemiological Reviews
- Douching Fact Sheet by Womenshealth.gov
Disclaimer: Information contained on this podcast and website is not intended to be medical advice, nor does it replace care given by your health care provider. Please consult your health care provider when seeking medical care.
