Douching is cleaning the inside of the vagina with water or other cleansing fluids. It is a fairly common practice, with some studies estimating that about one in every four women regularly douches.

It's usually best to avoid douching, which can increase your risk of infections and irritation. Douching can disrupt your natural vaginal pH levels. You should clean your outer vaginal area with water ...

Vaginal douching is washing the vagina to eliminate odors and “clean” it. Common ingredients used with water include vinegar, baking soda, iodine, antiseptics, and other fragranced products. These can ...