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The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) has cautioned women against inserting cetirizine tablets into their vaginas in an attempt to achieve tightness, warning that the practice, which has been circulating on social media, could cause serious discomfort and damage to delicate vaginal tissues.
The warning follows the circulation of TikTok videos and posts promoting cetirizine, a commonly used allergy medication, as a supposed way to reduce vaginal moisture and create a tighter sensation during sexual intercourse.
However, the professional body has dismissed the claim, explaining that reduced vaginal moisture should never be confused with vaginal tightness. Rather than producing the desired effect, the practice could increase friction during sex, leading to pain, irritation, and possible tissue injuries.
Cetirizine is an antihistamine designed to be taken orally to relieve allergy-related symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, and skin reactions, including hives. According to the PSK, the medication has not been approved, tested, or formulated for vaginal application.
The society stressed that oral medications contain ingredients that have not been evaluated for safety when exposed to sensitive vaginal tissues. Inserting such tablets could therefore expose women to unnecessary health risks, particularly when done without medical advice.
The PSK also urged women who may have already experimented with the practice to stop immediately and seek medical attention if they experience unusual symptoms.
It specifically advised anyone experiencing vaginal pain, bleeding, burning sensations, itching, unusual discharge, or fever after using the tablets to consult a healthcare professional.
Beyond warning the public, the society called on pharmacists to discourage the misuse of medications and avoid dispensing drugs for purposes other than their approved medical indications. It also encouraged healthcare professionals to report adverse drug reactions to the appropriate authorities.
The warning highlights the growing concern over health advice circulating on social media, where unverified beauty and sexual health trends can quickly gain popularity, sometimes without any scientific evidence to support them.
Women are advised to seek guidance from qualified healthcare professionals rather than experiment with medications or potentially harmful home remedies in pursuit of vaginal tightness. Vaginal dryness is not an indication of tightness, and deliberately causing it can turn an unnecessary beauty practice into a health problem.
“Sir Bartholomew White Ebe is a Lagos-based media personality, Music Artist, Producer, and a Relationship Coach and independent journalist. With over seven years of experience tracking political developments and cultural shifts in Nigeria, he specializes in local current affairs, grassroots politics, and community-driven reporting across Lagos State. As the founder and chief editor of Snow Multimedia Connect {SNOW TV}, he leads the editorial team to deliver verified, high-impact stories to digital audiences.”
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