WS100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Douche, Potassium Carbonate, Vulvovaginal Health
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February 7 (cid:862)you (cid:272)an never (cid:271)e too fresh(cid:863): looking at the marketing of vaginal hygiene produ(cid:272)ts. Some research starting douching practice in ancient egypt. Water and herbs used in medieval times. Commercialized douches introduced in early 20th century in united states. Douches made from zinc, pearl-ash and salts. Ad(cid:448)ertised as a for(cid:373) of (cid:272)o(cid:374)tra(cid:272)eptio(cid:374) i(cid:374) the (cid:1005)9(cid:1006)(cid:1004)"s a(cid:374)d (cid:1005)9(cid:1007)(cid:1004)"s. Dou(cid:272)hi(cid:374)g starts to de(cid:272)li(cid:374)e i(cid:374) the (cid:1005)96(cid:1004)"s (cid:271)e(cid:272)ause (cid:271)irth (cid:272)o(cid:374)trol is starti(cid:374)g to appear. They talk about the products being natural. Conversation between a mother and daughter on the beach while wearing sweaters. 1 in 4 women between 15-44 douche in the u. s. . 2 million douching market according to canadian consumer report. Vaginal wipes and washes are on the rise. What does clean and fresh feel like? (cid:862)yeah, just feel (cid:272)lea(cid:374)er a(cid:374)d yeah fresh. I do(cid:374)"t k(cid:374)o(cid:449)(cid:863) (cid:862)like a sho(cid:449)er (cid:449)ithout the (cid:449)ater.
