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...to wonder what kind of loon powders her minge?
badbride · 19/06/2013 07:48
So the "using talc on your nether regions increases your ovarian cancer risk" story is doing the rounds in the media again. (Daily Mail)
There's an argument to be had about how these risks are being communicated in the media. That's not my point. My point is that I'm flabbergasted by the claim that 40% of women feel it necessary to dust their bits with talc on a regular basis.
Is this really true? If so, WHY???? The thought of doing this never even occurred to me. Are these women mad, or am I just a manky old bint?
Apologies for the Daily Mail link. For the sake of balance, here's Cancer Research UK's take on the topic.
LifeofPo · 19/06/2013 07:54
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Binkyridesagain · 19/06/2013 08:01
My mother used to do this many years ago, I think it was to keep it smelling fresh all day, like scented San pro.
The way to powder minge, is you put your knickers on, pull them open at the front, sprinkle liberally and then ping them back, creating a satisfying talc cloud. Repeat at the back if necessary.
DrHolmes · 19/06/2013 08:02
I have to admit I do this. But its just a recent thing (one month in) as I get red itchy spots on my bum cheeks and have tried anti biotics and creams etc. So then I noticed I have a sweaty bum and so have tried using talc in the mornings and I have to say it has helped a lot. Less spots and not so itchy. However, I read that daily mail article last night and put it in the bin. I am very worried now and also not sure how I will treat my bum! :(
badbride · 19/06/2013 08:03
Many thanks to Po and Chipping for answering my question about the logistics of the practice.
So you stuff your front bottom with sweeties and plastic toys, cement it together with talc (applied with a fluffy powder puff) and then wait for DH to initiate a game of poonani piñata.
And you say this is a thing with the older generation? 
badbride · 19/06/2013 08:06
DrHolmes I've heard there are alternatives to mineral talcdo chat to your GP or pharmacist about it. It would be a shame to ditch something that's working for you on the basis of a newspaper article. ANd do check out the Cancer Research UK link in my OPit's a good, balanced summary and really puts everything into perspective.
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CoteDAzur · 19/06/2013 08:08
Talc making its way into the vagina, then up the ovaries just doesn't make sense. Surely only sperm manage this and even they can't make it into the ovaries.
Besides, sperm are deposited inside and have flagella to swim with. How is talc supposed to swim upstream? 
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