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S1 · Ep. 2E
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.
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
- Water and a mild, unscented soap on the outside only. The inside handles itself.
- A change in smell, colour or itching deserves a clinic visit, not a home remedy.
- Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancers among Kenyan women, and it is largely preventable with screening and vaccination.
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