The practice of douching, or forcefully squirting a liquid solution meant to "cleanse" the vagina, has been passed down from mother to daughter, or from friend to friend, in many social circles. Those douching likely think they are just "keeping themselves clean." What they may not know is that they are instead washing away the natural flora of the vagina, which keeps infection out. They are also increasing the risk of vaginal infection and irritation, and setting themselves up for trouble wi...