| Question 1: In some cases douching may force the ________ further into the vagina, increasing the chance of pregnancy. | |||
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| Question 2: Douche usually refers to vaginal irrigation, the rinsing of the ________, but it can also refer to the rinsing of any body cavity. | |||
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| Question 3: To avoid transferring intestinal bacteria into the vagina, the same bag must not be used for a vaginal douche and an ________. | |||
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| Question 4: For example, the ________ strongly discourages douching, warning that it can lead to irritation, bacterial vaginosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). | |||
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| Question 5: In the past, douching was also used after intercourse as a method of ________, though it is not effective (see below). | |||
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| Question 6: Vaginal douches may consist of water, water mixed with vinegar, or even ________ chemicals. | |||
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| Question 7: In addition to promising to clean the vagina of unwanted odors, it can also be used by women who wish to avoid smearing a sexual partner's penis with menstrual blood while having intercourse during ________. | |||
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