It is important to check with your physician about douching to determine whether this will cause any additional problems. The vagina is self-cleaning and has a bacterial flora to prevent infections. Douching can change the balance of the flora of the body, and this could lead to problems. Perfumed products used in the genital area could also lead to infections. Simple daily cleansing should be adequate.
Women report that having a period complicates intermittent cathing.
It is important to clean yourself before cathing to avoid infection. D.C. The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the Department of Education and do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education and should, therefore, not be assumed as an endorsement by the Federal government.