For much of human history, the vagina has been to some extent a taboo subject — if not entirely unspeakable, then certainly not something to discuss openly. He also believed that it was drawn to fragrant smells, such that a physician could lure it back into place by presenting the vagina with pleasant scents. And so it has gone for the vagina — its history is rife with myth, misunderstanding, and mistreatment. And if modern-day women are often unclear about their own anatomy, you can imagine what ancient men made of it.
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Personal information about my body is not going to tell you anything about me, my gender or who I am as a person. It is not going to change your life upon finding out; in fact, this information is not relevant to your life at all. So: Why are you asking? Would you ask this question to a stranger on the street?
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It cleans itself. That's what vaginal discharge is for, after all. Having a clear or white-ish discharge is perfectly healthy, and it flushes out bacteria and old cells to prevent any unwanted pathogens from entering the uterus. So there's no need for you to come at your vagina with scented soaps —only baby shampoo, please—as you don't want to upset its pH balance. And for the love of all things healthy, don't douche.