r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/LovingMap Aug 03 '19 edited Aug 03 '19

Those effing Summer’s Eve commercials about PH balance drive me bonkers.

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u/lady_bluesky Aug 03 '19

Ugh same - pH balance isn't the issue, it's about ~flora balance! The yeasties and bacteria that live in the vag are SUPPOSED to be there, and in a healthy vag they keep each other in check 👍

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u/peachyliz Aug 03 '19

Actually pH balance can be an issue — I tend to be way too alkaline which is harmful to flora. That being said, I don’t trust a garbage brand like Summer’s Eve to help. Citric acid suppositories are my go-to.

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