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Down There: Myths Your Aunties Told You

Douching, discharge, ‘tightening’ herbs and the infamous Dettol bath. We bring in a gynaecologist friend to sort fact from fiction about vaginal health.

52 min

Show notes

The vagina is self-cleaning. That’s the episode. Okay, fine, we talked for 52 more minutes.

In this episode

  • What healthy discharge looks like across your cycle
  • Why douching, Dettol, vinegar and steaming can cause infections rather than prevent them
  • The truth about “tightening” herbs and products sold on Instagram
  • Cervical cancer screening in Kenya: Pap smears, HPV tests and the HPV vaccine

Key takeaways

  1. Water and a mild, unscented soap on the outside only. The inside handles itself.
  2. A change in smell, colour or itching deserves a clinic visit, not a home remedy.
  3. Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancers among Kenyan women, and it is largely preventable with screening and vaccination.

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