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July 4th, 2007
If we are not using a condom, should I clean my vagina out after sex. Keep in mind i'm not worried about pregnancy if it happens it happens. Someone said it will take care of itself (cleaning that is)? Is that right?
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Hollyberries
replied July 4th, 2007
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Not a expert on this subject, but i don't think that's going to help. The sperm is pretty high up there, and would be unable to be reached? lol Correct me if i'm wrong. I could be totally on the wrong track here.
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Hollyberries
replied July 4th, 2007
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Ok just realised i don't think i answered this quetion right..i was thinking of the whole cleaning, and pregnancy thing. I'm sorry. Don't mind my last post..lol
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young Girl
replied July 4th, 2007
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lol trust me vagina gets worse during pregnancy than after sex lol!
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young Girl
replied July 4th, 2007
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and yes you dont have to clean yourself out
but i would use bacterial wipes or something on the outside parts so it doesnt get infected
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Llewellyn
replied July 4th, 2007
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Never attempt to clean the inside of the vagina. You can clean the outside (the vulva), but never try to clean the inside unless your doctor tells you to for some reason. The vagina cleans itself. If you try to douche or put soap in your vagina, it can give you some nasty infections.
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Llewellyn
replied July 4th, 2007
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the_girlfreind wrote:

but i would use bacterial wipes or something on the outside parts so it doesnt get infected


The vagina has good bacteria that keeps it clean. So anti-bacterial soaps and wipes are not good for near the vagina since it can throw your body's natural balance off by killing good bacteria. Regular soap and warm water is a good way to wash the vulva.
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young Girl
replied July 4th, 2007
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Llewellyn wrote:
the_girlfreind wrote:

but i would use bacterial wipes or something on the outside parts so it doesnt get infected


The vagina has good bacteria that keeps it clean. So anti-bacterial soaps and wipes are not good for near the vagina since it can throw your body's natural balance off by killing good bacteria. Regular soap and warm water is a good way to wash the vulva.



yes but there are certain wipes you can but specifically for vaginal use
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Llewellyn
replied July 4th, 2007
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the_girlfreind wrote:

yes but there are certain wipes you can but specifically for vaginal use


Yes, they do make what are often called "feminine wipes." That is not the same thing as "anti-bacterial wipes" however.
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Willa Weintraub
replied July 5th, 2007
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well usually after you have sex(me anyhow) you pee and that helps to pprevent infection.It is ok to use wipes but only the kind labeled for vaginal usage.
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Llewellyn
replied July 5th, 2007
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~*~Melissa~*~ wrote:
well usually after you have sex(me anyhow) you pee and that helps to pprevent infection.It is ok to use wipes but only the kind labeled for vaginal usage.


Good point. It's recommended that women pee within about 15 minutes after sex.
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Tylanas
replied July 5th, 2007
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Re: Cleaning After Sex
ricobarnes wrote:
If we are not using a condom, should I clean my vagina out after sex. Keep in mind i'm not worried about pregnancy if it happens it happens. Someone said it will take care of itself (cleaning that is)? Is that right?


There's no need to clean beyond just going to the bathroom and letting whatever falls out, come out. I'm on the pill so I don't use condoms either, and all I do is sort of push out what I can with my vaginal muscles, and urinate and wipe. Done! lol.
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worrywart001
replied July 6th, 2007
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Llewellyn wrote:
~*~Melissa~*~ wrote:
well usually after you have sex(me anyhow) you pee and that helps to pprevent infection.It is ok to use wipes but only the kind labeled for vaginal usage.


Good point. It's recommended that women pee within about 15 minutes after sex.


i usually pee right after as well haha
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bondo2a
replied September 12th, 2011
yes, i pee too,but the next day and the day after,i still get white to yellow discharge,just like cum, so,what do i do?
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BethaBlurbs
replied October 31st, 2012
You may have a yeast imbalance in your system, that can cause the white/yellow discharge. Try drinking at least 8 glasses of clean water, avoid tap water. Take probiotics, and eat yogurt. Your vagina has its ow special ph level that it tries to maintain and sometimes sex can through that off and makes us more Susceptible to yeast infections, which can cause the thicker discharges.
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