Doctors warn women not to wash their vaginas with lemons in dangerous new trend
dailystar.co.ukvaginas with lemon or other citrus fruits.Doctors have warned that the dangerous new craze risks damaging the delicate lining of the vulva and can cause thrush.Lately, forums have seen an uptick in posts recommending the worrying trend which some have claimed can eradicate bad smells and even “avoid pregnancy”.And, campaigners have said that they are often approached, in places like Tanzania, by young women who believe washing their genitals with lemons will get rid of sperm after sex.Others claims that lemon leaves keep the vagina smelling fresh.However, Dr Sarah Jarvis GP, wants women and girls to know that this is not the case and that the practice can cause serious harm.She said: "It’s a terrible idea to wash your vagina out with lemon.
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