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In Kenya's fast-paced digital age, where TikTok trends dictate beauty standards and Instagram reels offer health advice, a silent but deeply troubling phenomenon is taking root: the rise of unregulated vaginal hygiene practices fueled by misinformation and social stigma.
At the center of this new wave is boric acid-a chemical compound now repackaged and marketed online as the latest "must-have" for female hygiene, despite its unregulated status and known risks.
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