The problem is that the seeds need to be cleaned to remove the sap, and the cleaning isn't always as thorough as you'd want it to be

They didn't ban CBD so much as they made it clear you might still pop on a test

Yeah, but learning about it like that is the kind of thing that could make you doubt it

Since you already have it, I wouldn't get rid of it even if you stop using it down there. The wash and the wipes would actually probably be really good for armpits after intense workouts or hot sweaty days

Don't feel bad. There has been a lot of marketing for a very long time aimed at making people think it's necessary, and the medical establishment isn't always great about communicating about this kind of thing because it's usually not really their job unless it's causing problems. There's also a lot of weird sexism and shame that would take too long to get into here that helps perpetuate these ideas. Blame lack of good sex ed. I took a lot of microbiology, anatomy and physiology, etc and even did some sexual health work, but it still took like 5 rounds of BV for either me or my doctor to realize what was going on.

If it's worked out well for you, then it's probably fine. It also might be weird to suddenly stop (who knows, every body is different), so I'd start by just using it less frequently to see how it goes. I just wouldn't advocate it to others unless it's a "if you absolutely must" situation. I would avoid buying the wipes again, though, if only because they're bad for the environment

That's partly because of companies like Summer's Eve that made people feel like normal vaginal odor was bad. You're lucky though. If I even look at a bottle of Summer's Eve or any similar product, I get BV.

I started using it in college when I got BV for the first time because I thought maybe I wasn't cleaning my vulva well enough (I now suspect he just had bad hygiene) and kept using it after. Even though I broke up with that guy and wasn't sleeping with anyone, I still kept getting BV. Eventually, I told my doctor that I was cleaning down there really well so I didn't understand why it kept happening, and she was like "WITH SOAP?!?!" When I said I was using sensitive skin Summer's Eve (no fragrance, dyes, etc), she explained how even that wasn't great and why it was unnecessary. I'm usually pretty well informed about vaginal health, and I had mentioned how careful I was to rinse down there at the end of my shower just incase and shampoo, body wash, conditioner got near that area so I think she thought I couldn't be using soap down there. I happen to have incredibly sensitive lady bits, but it still makes other people more vulnerable to BV and yeast infections. The wipes freak me out even more because you're not even washing it off

I know the difference. You're still not supposed to use soap, just warm water. Products like Summer's Eve are basically a "It's best not to, but if you absolutely must, at least use something vaguely vagina safe," thing. Even if you're not soaping up your actual insides, some soap will get in when you wash your vulva. You don't need it, so why spend money with a company that was founded to make people feel bad about their bodies?

I used to have this happen. Shaving isn't a good idea down there for a couple reasons. This is one of them. But, now that it's already happened, harsh soaps aren't really going to help. When you shower, use a clean washcloth to exfoliate so you don't get ingrown hairs. Once you're out of the shower, witch hazel toner then aloe.

I wonder if their doctor was basically like "Fine. If you absolutely must, at least use one formulated for the vagina"

Ah. Thats what it is. Go to a gynecologist or nurse practitioner whose practice is less focused on pregnancy. It's common for midwives and OB/GYNS who focus primarily on the obstetrics part to not necessarily be great with other gynecological concerns

It's marketed for your bits, but it's not pH balanced for it. It's also not necessary. The vagina is self-cleaning; assuming you're healthy, anything you do to "clean" it just kills the good microbes, making you more susceptible to infections. Some odor is normal. Summer's Eve, Lumi, and all the products like them are built around making people feel self conscious about normal body stuff

For skin, yes. For mucous membranes, absolutely not

There may be people notable for using a sword, but probably not notable for their skill with it if that makes sense. The saber didn't really change between about 1640 and the Civil War because the niche they served didn't change, and it doesn't take much skill to be effective with it.

Modern militaries still use edged weapons because they're useful when guns aren't. They would probably still use swords if they weren't impractical to carry