Douching is cleaning the inside of the vagina with water or other cleansing fluids. It is a fairly common practice, with some studies estimating that about one in every four women regularly douches.

It's usually best to avoid douching, which can increase your risk of infections and irritation. Douching can disrupt your ...

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has released a new study that links douching with ovarian cancer. Douching is the process of cleaning the vagina with water or vinegar ...

In the good old days, vaginal irrigation—-or “douching”—-was a feminine cure-all. With just one blast of vinegar bleach water, a douche could keep your vagina fresh, baby-free, and acceptable for ...