Why Is Douching Ineffective in Preventing Pregnancy

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why is douching ineffective in preventing pregnancy?

• A)because seminal fluid sticks to the vaginal walls preventing sperm from being killed
• B)the water or other solution used to wash out the vagina can actually push the remaining sperm through the cervix even faster
• C)because semen is an acid-like substance which counteracts the effects of douching
• D)because douching kills bacteria that helps sperm swim to the fallopian tubes

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