8. Medications Medications, drugs, and alcohol can become absorbed in too high quantities because the vina is very vascular and absorbs chemicals very efficiently, says Dr. James. There’s an urban legend about women placing vodka-laced tampons in their vina to absorb the martini-buzz into their bloodstream. But NO, this is NOT a good idea.
9. Soft plastic s*x toys Because s*x 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 sx expert. These softer plastic, rubber, or “jelly-like” sx toys can undergo wear and tear, and develop cuts and nicks that tiny microbes and infection-causing bacteria can live in, says Morse.
10. Bodies of water Pools and jacuzzis seem like an inviting environment for s*x … But “These man-made recreational bodies of water are always chlorinated, and chlorine may disrupt the natural pH balance in the vina. 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 vina.
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