Vinegar Douches
Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, vinegar douching was widely promoted as a method of “feminine hygiene” and birth control. Women were told it could cleanse the womb, prevent pregnancy, and keep them “fresh.” Medical professionals even recommended it in women’s magazines and pamphlets.
Unfortunately, douching with acidic substances like vinegar disrupts the natural pH of the vagina and can lead to yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and fertility issues. It was based more on moral panic about female sexuality than actual science. Many women followed these harmful instructions for decades before better education and research changed the conversation around reproductive health.
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