We’re pretty attached to our vagina, especially since it brings so much fun into our lives. But we keep trying to bring some really inappropriate things into the fun.
While we may think it’s exciting and
kinky to be adding foods and shiny toys to play time, we really need to be a
lot more careful about what goes in there, specifically, these ten things:
Fruit and vegetables
Bananas and cucumbers have been
notoriously labeled as the “naughty” or a “let me try that just once” gadget
due to its shape, size, and easy accessibility during experimental years.
But Dr. Yvonka, a clinical
sexologist, warns against it: “This is a big no-no and can be quite risky
health-wise due to the variety of little critters and bacteria it is exposed
to!”
No matter how well you clean those
fruits and veggies, chances are they’re still carrying around critters, dirt,
and bacteria. Food in general is a good idea to keep above the belt, not below.
Just because they’re penis-shaped
doesn’t mean they belong near your vagina.
Douches
Douching can reduce natural bacteria
in the vagina, introduce foreign bacteria, and irritate the mucous lining.
It’s also been scientifically linked
to pelvic inflammatory disease, chlamydia, gonorrhea, bacterial vaginitis,
cervical cancer, reduced fertility, and ectopic pregnancy.
Hair dye
Sure, we all want to show men our
pink, heart-shaped welcome mat. But beware: our skin down there is way more
sensitive than on our head, meaning hair-dye related burns and irritations are
far more likely.
And if you’re really adamant about
dyeing your pubic hair, do your research first and find products that are free
of irritants.
Certain lubricants
Lubes that contain parabens,
petrochemicals, DEA, glycerin, methylisothiazolinone, and fragrance are a big
no-no. Many of these ingredients are linked to cancer, hormone balance
disruption, and skin irritations, says Stokes.
Also be aware that oil-based lubes
are thicker and harder to cleanse out of your lady parts, which can lead to
infection.
Living things
Whatever floats your boat, ladies.
But just realize that animals may decide they like it better in your vagina and
stick around, says Jason S. James, M.D., and medical director of FemCare
Ob-Gyn, LLC.
I mean, should “animals” and “your
vagina” even be used in the same sentence?
Sharp objects
“I’ve heard of knitting needles
getting stuck,” says Dr. James. This also includes fragile items like light
bulbs and glass bottles.
Some people will go to great lengths
to please themselves, but you should probably invest in a sex toy that won’t
break inside you.
Dirty toilet paper
Ladies, this goes without saying,
but ALWAYS wipe front to back. Not doing so can result in fecal matter making
its way into your vagina, leading to infection.
Medications
Medications, drugs, and alcohol can
become absorbed in too high quantities because the vagina is very vascular and
absorbs chemicals very efficiently, says Dr. James.
There’s an urban legend about women
placing vodka-laced tampons in their vagina to absorb the martini-buzz into
their bloodstream. But NO, this is NOT a good idea.
Soft plastic sex toys
Because sex toys are sold as
“novelty items,” they’re not FDA-regulated for body safety. Many toy
manufacturers don’t even list the ingredients in their toys, leaving us in the
dark about what we’re putting into and around our vaginas.
“Many soft plastic/rubber toys are
made with phthalates, some of which have been designated as possible human
carcinogens,” says Dr. Emily Morse, a sex expert.
These softer plastic, rubber, or
“jelly-like” sex toys can undergo wear and tear, and develop cuts and nicks
that tiny microbes and infection-causing bacteria can live in, says Morse.
So, when shopping for a sex toy,
look for hard plastic, silicone, stainless steel, or even glass products.
Bodies of water
Pools and jacuzzis seem like an
inviting environment for sex.
But “These man-made recreational
bodies of water are always chlorinated, and chlorine may disrupt the natural pH
balance in the vagina. Lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and all natural bodies of
water are host to a whole gang of microbes and bacteria that can be harmful to
the vagina.
Sex in these bodies of water can
force these bacteria into the vagina, leaving it vulnerable to bacterial
infections, irritation, etc.”
Hot sauce
Our editor revealed a story of a
boyfriend who once put hot sauce on his wings and perhaps didn’t wash them off
entirely. “Then we got down and dirty and holy shit: vagina ON FIRE!” — don’t
do this! And if it does happen to you, there’s some ways you can neutralize it.
Source: Yourtango.com
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