freshen up

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-15-2008
freshen up
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Fri, 10-10-2008 - 11:20am
Hi yall, i was looking for a little information. ive been concidering using a douche to freshen up down there a little but ive heard they are pretty bad for you. any suggestions on what to use or if there are any safe douches?? any advice would be greatly appreciated!

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-16-2004
In reply to: jessieann84
Mon, 10-13-2008 - 9:58pm

I would never consider a douche safe. Vaginal smell is a product of diet IME. I stay away from foods that I know give me a poor smell (mainly shellfish).


iVillage Member
Registered: 07-26-2006
In reply to: jessieann84
Wed, 10-15-2008 - 10:13pm

Hi there,

Honestly, if you're experiencing an unpleasant odor, then you should make sure there is no bacterial infection. Otherwise there should only be a mild, natural odor. You can improve your natural odor by avoiding strong or spicy foods (e.g. garlic, onions, curry, chilli, etc), and eat lots of fruit and veges, and drink lots of water.

If you really want to freshen up down there, I wouldn't use anything more than baby wipes, or a warm, wet facecloth!