douchefoams

Douchefoams are cleansing products designed for vaginal hygiene that dispense as a foam. They are intended for intravaginal douching or external vulvar cleansing and usually contain mild surfactants, moisturizers, and a neutral or mildly acidic pH. Formulated to spread easily, the foam can be rinsed away after use or left to dry, depending on the product.

Users follow the product label for application, which may instruct to insert the foam into the vagina or apply to the external genital area. They are marketed as cosmetic or personal care products rather than medicines, and claims often focus on freshness or odor control.

Health authorities generally discourage routine vaginal douching because it can disrupt the vaginal microbiome, irritate mucous membranes, and raise the risk of infections such as bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and pelvic inflammatory disease. Pregnancy and certain gynecologic conditions may warrant avoiding douching. In many regions, douchefoams are regulated as cosmetics or medical devices and must meet labeling and safety standards; users should heed warnings and discontinue use if irritation or adverse symptoms occur.

Current guidance emphasizes external cleansing with plain water and mild soap rather than intravaginal products, reserving douching for specific medical advice if prescribed by a clinician.