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Vaginal douching For people who were born with a vagina (natal vagina), your vagina is a self-cleaning organ. Douching flushes out the healthy bacteria, changing the pH of the vagina.  This can then make it easier for infections to...

I was told that using flavoured condoms for oral sex is fine, but that they shouldn't be used for vaginal/penile intercourse. Apparently, they aren't safe for penetration because of the chemicals that are used to flavour the condoms. They...
Is it safe for your vagina to use coconut oil as a lubricant? I'm not concerned about condom use or STIs because I am married and on the pill. I use coconut oil for my hair and skin and I love it. And all kinds of websites are...