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writes:My friends sister cleans her vagina with yogurt. She says it makes everything smell good. I think this is crazy. But I also want to try it. Does anyone know if its safe? And how to do it? Also, if it doesn't work what can I use besides those in store douche things?
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 January 2011): Yogurt is good if you have thrush. Otherwise plain water will do. Soap is a bad idea around there.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 January 2011): There some useful bacteria in dairy products that help maintain a healthy ph level of the vagina and most feminine hygiene soaps contain that bacteria, so I guess using yogurt can be good.
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reader, aphexinfinite  +, writes (2 January 2011):
 Keep healthy is the first step. For this you need to minimize sugar intake, and maximize yogurt intake by eating not by putting it on or in your vagina. Why yogurt? Simple, really. The bacteria in your vagina is a certain type that is in only a couple of foods that you can find in the grocery store. It just so happens, though, that yogurt contains good bacteria called acidophilus. Sugar, meanwhile, promotes the type of bacteria that the yogurt bacterias, if you will, try to kill off. So, as said before, minimize sugar, and maximize yogurt, sugar-free preferably. stay away from douche they can take away good bacteria so a simple wash cloth and plenty of baths and showers will do try to stay away from scented soaps or produce water is the best cleaning method for the vagina. cotton underwear is also best as its more breathable leaving your vagina area to sweat less. and if you do decide to use soaps make sure your rinse well! good luck aphex xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 January 2011): You don't really need to "clean your vagina" beyond what you probably already do when bathing. Using douches can encourage yeast infections. The smell of rancid yogurt between your legs is not particularly clean smelling.
Your sister's friend may use yogurt as a treatment for a yeast infection, but if she is in fact using it for regular cleaning, she maybe giving herself the problems she believes she is treating.
Your body is fine the way it is. The vagina has it's own cleaning cycle and chemical balance. Don't be made to believe by other women or advertising that you need to "clean" or "freshen" it. It is not a dirty organ.
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