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To not wash the inside of my vagina?

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Secretname123 · 25/01/2024 10:32

First AIBU so please be nice! There is a huge debate going on on twitter where people are horrified that some women wear tampons in the shower (it seems to be the majority of the many women responding to the tweets who are horrified). They claim it’s unsanitary because then you can’t wash inside your vagina. I thought we weren’t supposed to do this? I’m sure I had this drummed into me as a child. I never have and have never had an infection. Have I been doing it wrong all these years?!

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poetryandwine · 25/01/2024 10:38

You are completely correct OP. Our vaginas are self cleaning, at least when all is well. (Tampons don’t prevent washing the vulva gently, which is recommended)

fulgrate · 25/01/2024 10:38

Are they men?

Lammveg · 25/01/2024 10:37

No need to wash inside. It's self cleaning and washing inside, especially with any products, will disrupt the natural pH etc.

WitsHaveEnded · 25/01/2024 10:35

I mean, I definitely give the opening a thorough clean with water, no soapy products, when I'm in the shower. I don't jet wash the fucker, but rinse.. yes. Also never had a yeast infection.