Women regularly introduce substances into the vagina to reduce lubrication, including leaves, tree bark, toothpaste and Vicks menthol rub, a practice the WHO includes within Type IV FGM; the added friction during intercourse can cause lacerations and increased risk of infection.
Women regularly introduce substances into the vagina to reduce lubrication, a practice the WHO includes within Type IV FGM. This is including leaves. This is including tree bark. This is including toothpaste. This is including Vicks menthol rub. The added friction during intercourse can cause lacerations. The added friction during intercourse can cause increased risk of infection.