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So what’s actually dangerous to put in there?
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We talked to a few health professionals to break it down.
Here’s what to steer clear of…
Some women like to use douches to clean the vagina, but in actuality, this is totally unnecessary.
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It can also be dangerous because, according toDr.
Douching is aknown culprit when it comes to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)andbacterial vaginosis.
See a doctor if you think something smells off.
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Ultimately, your vagina is self-cleaning, so it doesn’t need your help to make it cleaner.
I’m not sure how effective this is to do anything anyway."
“All that stuff has sugar which will change the bacteria and yeast proportions which can cause infections.
“I would not recommend putting itinsidethe vagina,” says Dweck.
“It’s really tough to get this stuff out, especially if it’s causing a reaction.
But I wouldn’t advise putting it inside.”
Probably not a great idea.
Bacteria and yeast love dark, moist places so I think that could be causing of infection.”
For starters, the old wives' tale is a lie: vegetablescannottake root inside your vagina and grow.
There are some major concerns with putting veggies in there, though, according to Dardik.
But nothing takes root, it’ll just rot."
Yes, the phone vibrates, but it doesn’t belong inside you.
Some people have sensitive tissue and they get a reaction to the glue."
That’s what vibrators are for!
The ultra-simple solution to avoid putting household no-nos in your hoo-ha?Get yourself some quality sex toys.
“Women are very comfortable nowadays going and getting a vibrator,” says Dr. Dardik.
If you’re on a budget, affordable sex toys made by Trojan are availableon Amazonand at local drugstores.
(And checkherefor some SELF-approved toy suggestions based on your preferences!)
