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Question:
I use feminine products like Summer's Eve feminine wash or Deodarant Sprays or sometimes just to wipe myself to feel fresh to conceal any bad odors before sex. When my husband gives me oral sex, are there side effects that he may have, like infections or bad taste from the transfer of these products from my vagina to his mouth? Sometimes we might have sex right away or sometime i may have used these products early in the day like few hours before, and also what happens after i have used these products then used the restrooms, are they still effective and still have any effects on my husband? Thanks sorry for making this so long

Answer:
by Konstance McCaffree:
(05/20/2007)
The products- to learn about the safety of these products, in case of swallowing, you will have to check with the manufacturer as to what kinds of testing they performed before releasing it to the market. If their answer is not satisfying, consider searching for a wash that uses organic products. However, be aware that people can be sensitive to organic ingredients as well. The other option is to do a wash with lukewarm water or water with a small amount of white vinegar. You do need to know that doing oral sex on a female usually does not create enough liquid that it gets swallowed in enough quantities to do any harm. Your vaginal ecology- bad odor is caused by an imbalance of bacteria and yeast in the vagina. You can do many things to balance your vaginal ecology and thus reduce or eliminate the "bad" odors. Eat high quality yogurt (that has living bacteria) and fresh leafy green vegetables on a daily basis; reduce consumption of refined sugar and refined flour. The washes themselves can cause an imbalance and thus exacerbate the problem of the odors. The effect of using the bathroom- the urine is coming out of the urethra whereas the wash goes into the vagina. These two openings are close but are totally separated. I suggest that you look up female genital anatomy on line or in any anatomy book that has clear illustrations. Lastly, you may be surprised to know that vaginal smells are a turn on to many people. What we think 'smells' is just normal body odor and is quite erotic. You mentioned that you know he smells you and yet he may enjoy it tremendously. If he continues to give you oral sex then he may find it quite pleasurable. I would really talk to him about it. Tell him that you are feeling self-conscious about your own smell and see if he wants you to continue using agents that may mask (yet they won't change) the smell temporarily.

Reviewed by: Kathleen VanKirk DHS

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