Douche

The introduction of water and/or a cleansing agent into the vagina using a bag and tubing with a nozzle. Douching is rarely recommended nowadays. It is unnecessary for purposes of hygiene and is an ineffective form of contraception. It may also introduce infection or spread an existing vaginal infection into the uterus or fallopian tubes.

 

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