Should i douche.?? please help

I dated a guy before i ever started douching, and i guess he made fun of me with his friend about a not-so-pleasant smell. But, this guy really did complain about just about everything, and was kind of a sissy. Im self consious though. Sometimes i feel like i can smell myself through out the day, and ive even put tampons in when i wasnt on my period. I started douching, but i heard its unhealthy, and i really didnt think i smelled anything usually, and ive checked. But sometimes i think i do, and not just around period time. And, for when i do feel like i smell, im even too broke to buy douches, so i saved one empty one and continue to fill it and clean with water. Is this effective? (Answer in comments please) and im clean overall, i shower everyday usually. Idk what to do. Help?

Wash it, youre gross 20
get douches from store when you can 8
water is ok when you think you need it 13
No, dont need to douche 55
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  • CountessDouche

    As the countess of douche, I suppose I am the foremost authority on douching.

    It is unhealthy. It can totally mess with the ph of your baby-maker and lead to bacterial infections or yeast infections.

    Also, having a strong odor in your nethers can be a sign of a yeast infection or something worse, so i would recommend seeing a gynecologist.

    Also, this guy you dated that talked about the state of your lady parts with his friends, now he is a total fucking douche, and as I stated earlier, douches are bad for you.

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    • kupokupo

      pH* :'( I'm sorry.

      The H has to be capitalised since it's the chemical symbol for hydrogen, and pH literally means "power of hydrogen."

      Your comment was excellent, by the way.

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    • charli.m

      I love you being on IIN.

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    • Thank you for helping and youre funny lol. I see your posts other places too.

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    • RoseIsabella

      You are all kinds of awesome!
      :-D

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    • Lizziebaby

      The Countess is absolutely correct. When I was young I developed a manic OCD thing where I wanted to smell good. I was sexually active.. But douching became a VERY big problem for me. So bad,that it landed me in the hospital. I became violently ill. Violent vomiting and horribly painful. I had stripped my insides and caught an infection because there was nothing natural and healthy that your own body produces to fight off good and bad bacteria. The Dr asked questions, and told him I douched atleast 3 times a week.. He looked at me straight in the face and said .. If you continue doing this you will become sterile and will not be able to have children in the future. You can douche but honestly 1or 2 times a yr.. If that.. Because it's just not healthy. Most women do it after a period.. But even this is not good. Try just diluting water and vinegar and washing the outside of your girly parts.. Much better for you, and still makes leaves you smelling and feeling clean.

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  • Nokiot9

    Omg. What an immature fuck. I wouldn't read too much into it. Everyone smells/tastes different at different times. Douching is kind of extreme I think. Maybe just some vagisil or something in ur shower. Odds are u smell totally normal and he was being a prick bragging to his friends while demeaning u at the same time.

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  • Nokiot9

    That's like going swimming and complaining about being so wet.

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  • wistfulmaiden

    I know women aren't supposed to douche, but I occasionally do it after my period. I enjoy it.
    btw this guy was truly a doosh, find a guy who is a lot better next time.

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  • helpful_demon

    douching really isn't all that safe, so I don't recommend it. also, the guy sounds like (pun somewhat intended) a real douche HIMSELF. it probably couldn't hurt to use a little extra water at your own discretion, but i'm sure it's really nothing to worry about. and the tampon thing also sounds pretty unsafe and, if you're doing it for THAT guy, then you should stop doing it a.) on account of your own safety and b.) on account of him not deserving what you're trying to accomplish here. best of luck!

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  • Derbabble

    In my experience, I'd say have yourself some plain yogurt once or twice a week, wash with something that doesn't have a bunch of fragrance (baby shampoo works great for the whole body), and try getting cheap baby wipes to use after peeing and you'll feel better and will be able to have confidence in your natural scent. If you try this stuff for a month and don't notice a change talk to your doctor.

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  • pixie_dust

    A holistic remedy for vaginal odor and also works for yeast infections is to take a (peeled) clove of garlic and put it inside your vagina either overnight or maybe about 3 hours or so and then wash as normal afterwards. Garlic resets the PH so you don't have to go to the doctor or get monistat.

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  • mrkrule

    I bet that guy only ever watched porn, didn't understand what vaginas smell like.

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    • He did watch porn mostly. Lol

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  • redfastlad

    I would just like to say that the pheromones you are emitting from your pussy is one of the biggest turn ons for us men. I would love you as my girlfriend and on the plus side I could keep your used panties to masturbate with when you aren't with me.

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  • Well, it was never even like a disgusting smell or whatever. It wasnt repulsive or anything.. i was just self consious that it did smell, and this guy was the only one to ever say anything like that. And he was the type that complained ..well damn, about almost everything. And i figured almost all guys did went and did that, talked about it to their friends. But i didnt hear he did it until after we broke up already.

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    • Ayaaahnaaah

      That guy is immature and childish. I'm telling you right now NO Doctor or Gyno will ever tell you to douche. You say you feel like you can smell yourself through out the day but flaws are magnified by our own perception. We're so close to our flaws that they seem so much larger to us ok ?a vagina is supposed to smell like a vagina.

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      • Thank you.. that helps, really.

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  • I don't know, but I welcome you to continue saying the word "douche." In all seriousness, it's just hilarious.

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    • CountessDouche

      Doosh!

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  • 5yellow_Nemos

    I think if you douche too much it messes up your pH balance, or something. And using tampons while you're not on your period is unhealthy too.
    Let your vajayjay clean itself. All of us women have a 'smell' down there. There's not much you can do about it. If it's really strong, then there's probably something going on down there, and I'm sure all that douching isn't helping it. Go see a doctor if you think it's bad.
    Oh, and don't date sissy boys.

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  • Parky_Parker

    It's best to talk to your gynecologist about this. A doctor that knows your medical history will be able to explain what's making your scent unpleasant.

    For the record, mine told me to avoid douching. Once in a while is okay, but making it a daily or weekly habit will mess up your natural cleansing process.

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  • Asstastics

    Wash your pussy twice with lots of soap when you shower. Spray it off with a hand held shower. Rinsing is cleaning.

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