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Vaginal-Stimulating Product Use and Cervicovaginal Health Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Rural South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Baseline Study

2026-03-25

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<h4>Background</h4> Vagina-stimulating products (VSPs) are widely used in sub-Saharan Africa for perceived sexual enhancement, hygiene, or cultural practices, yet their biological implications for cervical health remain poorly understood, particularly among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). These practices occur within largely unregulated informal markets and intersect with gender norms, sexual negotiation...

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816573e4-e9d2-5c79-a263-c5f0a57bdea0
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10.64898/2026.03.23.26349137
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