For a number of years now, people have wondered about the benefits and consequences of a vaginal douche. However, the fact remains that the benefits versus negatives of the procedure remain mostly in the hands of the person performing it. Most concerns surrounding the practice have to do with the increasing likelihood of infection and bacterial micro-organisms receiving access to the internal parts of the body. As a result, good hygiene and proper technique should almost entirely withdraw this concern. A vaginal douche is a device that is used to squirt a stream of water or liquid substance into the body. It is a process of vaginal irrigation and the liquid would normally contain water mixed with vinegar or even some types of antiseptic chemicals. Some women use vaginal douching to remove any unwanted or foul odor from the vaginal area while other may use it to avoid smearing a sexual partner’s penis with menstrual blood during intercourse. Previously, women used to use it as a method of contraception but studies have shown that this practice was largely ineffective. The chances of conception after douching remain quite low at only about 15 to 25% when compared to the 97% success rate when a couple uses a condom. The practice of vaginal douching is nowadays largely restricted to the United States of America as the equipment is still readily available in most pharmacies. The concerns surrounding the consequences of a vaginal douche related to the health of the person arise from the fear that the process will interfere with the vagina’s self cleansing process as well as the concern that it could increase the likelihood of conditions such as bacterial vaginosis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Baking soda is a commonly used substance in the creation of a vaginal douche and all you need to do is add half a teaspoon of the substance to a glass of water. You could also try picking up one of the commercially available douche solutions in any drug store if you are looking for something that helps replace the vaginal odor with a smell you prefer. You could also use the leaves from a walnut tree to make a very successful vaginal douche substance. All you need to do is to boil the leaves in some water, strain the concoction and use it in the douche bag for the procedure. It is also important that you avoid using the same bag for a vaginal douche as you do for an enema as it would help transfer intestinal bacteria into the vagina, which will lead to severe complications.