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Does Cleaning Inside The Vagina Prevent Against Bacterial Infection ?

should i clean inside my vagina after sex? and if so, would this prevent against bacterial infection and discharge smell....
Wed, 6 Apr 2011
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Hygiene is definitely important after sex.But there may be bacterial infections due to other causes as well.If you have bad smell,discharge,itching etc then you already have an infection and need antibiotics.
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Does Cleaning Inside The Vagina Prevent Against Bacterial Infection ?

Hello Hygiene is definitely important after sex.But there may be bacterial infections due to other causes as well.If you have bad smell,discharge,itching etc then you already have an infection and need antibiotics.