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You're Probably Cleaning Your Vagina Wrong

If you’re douching or steaming it, you’re doing it wrong.

Let’s talk about cleaning your hoo-ha.

Actually, your vagina needs you to just leave it alone. It can clean itself, thank you very much.

But Gwyneth Paltrow says vagina steaming is the best! Won't that make it sparkly clean?

HOWEVER, you can (and should) be cleaning your vulva… but you’re probably doing it wrong.

If you must use soap, opt for one with the least amount of stuff in it.

Don’t feel the need to lather up your vulva every single day.

HALP, something itches and/or burns!

Never, ever, ever douche. Ever.

"Think about a douche as a cigarette for your vagina,” says Gunter.

Bottom line: All those washes, wipes, douches, and steams aren’t going to make your vagina sparkle and shine.

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