A common myth is that it’s a sign of poor personal hygiene. Here’s the real story.
1. First off, forget the jokes. As women, we’ve been socialized to be embarrassed by our lady parts, and that’s a real shame. I wish we could all go back to 7th grade and slap those teasing boys silly. And their dumb fishy jokes, too. Vaginas have a scent. So what.
2. Don’t douche. Douching can introduce new bacteria into the vagina, as well as increase the spread of bacteria. Read more >