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Gynaecologist Warns Women Not To Use Electric Toothbrushes To Pleasure Themselves

Gynaecologist Warns Women Not To Use Electric Toothbrushes To Pleasure Themselves

Regardless of which part of the toothbrush is used, it could 'injure, lacerate or cause trauma'.

Stewart Perrie

Stewart Perrie

Exploring your body is a perfectly natural thing that everyone does. Whether that comes when you hit puberty or later in life, it's never too late to see what you like, don't like and what definitely doesn't feel right.

As a result of this, some people go full Macgyver and fashion some, let's say, interesting sex toys from everyday objects to increase their pleasure.

But we're being warned that some objects should be avoided at all costs.

One of those is the electric toothbrush.

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Women have been alerted that using one of these vibrating dental hygiene products to pleasure themselves can do more harm than good.

Consultant gynaecologist Dr Anne Henderson told The Sun that an electric toothbrush might sound like a good substitute for a sex toy, but in reality it's a completely different story.

"This interesting new trend, as with many similar developments, can potentially be very harmful," she told the newspaper.

"I would have serious concerns about anyone using an electric toothbrush for anything other than cleaning their teeth.

"The structure and shape of the toothbrush, regardless of which part is used, could potentially injure, lacerate or cause trauma to the delicate vulval area, particularly the clitoris, especially if one of the more aggressive cleaning heads is used.

"There is also the issue of hygiene and how to adequately clean the toothbrush. The whole issue is fraught with potential complications and should be avoided at all costs."

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If the toothbrush is being used for a financially economical reason then you should be aware that there are sex toys out there that won't break the bank.

This method of pleasuring yourself has been popularised by shows like Big Mouth and Orange is the New Black. Some shows illustrate it as a way for people who are in the very early stages of exploring their bodies to get pleasure while other programmes suggest that it's better than nothing.

But Dr Henderson says that should never be used - regardless of the situation.

There is a lot of misinformation on the internet in regards to what women should do with their private parts - which is worrying doctors around the world.

Some tips include using cider vinegar and even wasp nests around their nether regions. Gynaecologists have disproven nearly all these whacky homeopathic suggestions and warned women not to believe everything they see on the internet.

If they have concerns or questions, they're encouraged to chat to their GP.

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