A TikTok doctor has gone viral after revealing people have been showering wrong this whole time – and it could even be harmful to our health.
Dr Karan Rajan has 4.9 million followers on TikTok (@dr.karanr), where he shares advice and tips on everything from penis health to constipation.
In his latest video, the popular doctor told viewers how women do not need specific cleaning products down below, after stitching his video to a clip of feminine wash.
He said: “Our consumerist society has become an expert at creating products that we don’t need and then making us think that we need them.
“Specifically when it comes to feminine hygiene products, they perpetuate this myth that women’s bodies are dirty and need to be cleaned and fresh.
“Doing so can actually upset the bacterial balance down below, increasing the risk of yeast infections, vaginosis and other conditions.
“This product is trying to jump on the idea of trying to control feminine odour but you don’t see the same thing for scrotal odour.
“A vaginas natural PH is around 4.5, this is a little more acidic than it is basic.
“This helps to limit the growth of harmful bacteria and makes its own antibiotics, to stop external bacteria entering the system.
“Douching, feminine hygiene products, all that kind of stuff stops the balance of the vaginal microbiome. Leading to infections and all sorts of badness.”
The clip has received over 560,000 views, 85,000 likes and plenty of comments from thankful viewers.
One user commented: “I’ve never thought about it before, but yes I’ve never seen the equivalent for men.”
Another viewer said: “love seeing a Male Doctor talk about this!”
“yea!!!!! thank you for talking about this!” commented someone else.
“THANK YOU!! I have been trying to tell people this but they never listen,” added another user.
“Thank you! you’re more likely to get a water infection doing this,” said another follower.
Someone else said: “only water on the outside, nothing on the inside, it cleans itself!”
Another person commented: “Just use a washcloth and water! Only thing you need.”
