noun
- the practice of washing or cleaning out the vagina with water or other fluids
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor advised against frequent douching as it can disrupt natural bacterial balance.
- Many gynecologists recommend avoiding douching unless medically necessary.
- Douching is not recommended for routine feminine hygiene.
- The study examined the health effects of regular douching.
- She asked her healthcare provider about the safety of douching.