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Instead of protecting you from infections, douching your vagina can do the very opposite
Most tears down there are mild and heal on their own, but some require medical treatment
Infections, cysts and conditions like endometriosis can result in a host of symptoms like burning and itching
Rinses, sitz baths, ice and medication can help the healing
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Turns out, bubble baths aren’t a great idea at any age
Stay away from hand lotion and honey, but coconut oil can do the trick
Yes, it could be a yeast infection, but there are also several other causes for an itch down there
The vagina is full of healthy and unhealthy bacteria, so discharge can be normal or problematic
In addition to toxic shock syndrome, you risk other vaginal infections
It can get squished and lodged, but not lost
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