Many of us have heard that douche products can disrupt the healthy bacteria in our body, which is likely why we don't know many women who use them. They feel so '70s—as likely to be in your home as, ...

Women who use feminine care products called douches may increase their exposure to harmful chemicals called phthalates -- and black women may be at particularly high risk due to frequent use, ...

To douche or not to douche? Definitely not, is the answer from the National Institute of Environmental Health Studies, who has just revealed the results of a study into the practice. More: The pill ...

Many people use so-called feminine hygiene products — such as intimate cleansers and wipes, douches, and even deodorants — hoping to feel clean and fresh. Do these products really help maintain ...

In a 2010 ad, feminine-hygiene purveyor Summer’s Eve seemed to suggest that using its products will lead to getting a raise. The next year, the company sparked an outcry when a series of its ...