Doctors Warn ‘Vabbing’ Trend Could Cause Thrush Or Infertility

Once upon a time on TikTok, there was a bizarre trend called ‘vabbing’.

The trend, exclusively for women, was more than just unusual—it was downright controversial.

But let’s rewind a bit. Where did this vabbing craze even come from?

Tracing the origins of vabbing.

The term ‘pheromone’ was coined in 1959 by scientists Peter Karlson and Martin Lüscher.

They discovered that these chemicals, secreted by animals, can trigger a social response in members of the same species.

Since then, marketers have tried to capitalize on the idea, selling everything from perfumes to potions claiming to contain human pheromones.

But the science doesn’t quite back up these claims for humans.

Vabbing explained.

For those unacquainted with the term, ‘vabbing’ is a quirky blend of ‘vagina’ and ‘dabbing’.

The practice involves women using their own vaginal fluids as perfume.

Yes, you read that right. It’s not your typical Chanel No. 5!

The pheromone theory explained.

The idea behind vabbing is based on the concept of pheromones, those sneaky little chemicals that are supposed to make us irresistible to others.

Women on TikTok claimed that by dabbing a bit of their natural scent, they could boost their chances of attracting potential dates.

A viral trend takes over.

And the internet, being the internet, was all over it. Videos tagged with #vabbing racked up millions of views in no time.

Some users swore by it, saying it gave them a mysterious edge, an almost primal allure.

Others, well, they just watched in bewilderment.

Health risks of viral trend exposed.

But what TikTokers didn’t know—or didn’t care to know—was just how risky this practice could be.

While vabbing might sound like an adventurous, all-natural way to boost one’s love life, it comes with serious health warnings.

According to Dr. Hana Patel, a female health specialist from South London, “There is the potential to get an infection.”

She told Women’s Health, “We have bacteria and fungi on our skin, and if we upset the vagina’s natural balance, it can cause a localized infection.”

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Medical expert speaks out.

London gynecologist Paraskevi Dimitriadi warned that vabbing could lead to more than just awkward conversations—it might also result in bacterial vaginosis or thrush.

“Bacteria from your hands can easily make their way into the vaginal area during vabbing, leading to infections,” Dimitriadi told the Daily Mail.

Worse yet, these infections could potentially cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

PID, if left untreated, can sometimes lead to infertility.

Now, we’re not saying vabbing will instantly ruin your reproductive health, but why take the risk?

Just because some TikTok trend promises to unlock some secret, primal magnetism doesn’t mean it’s good advice.

Doctors debunk the myth.

And if the risk of infections wasn’t enough to make you think twice, here’s another shocker: the science behind vabbing is shaky at best.

Dimitriadi elaborated, “We secrete the same pheromones throughout the glands of our body. We have pheromones in our sweat. We also secrete pheromones through urine and we don’t put that on our bodies.”

Essentially, there’s no magic potion in our natural scents that guarantees a date.

Experts weigh in.

Gynecologist Uma Vaidyanathan echoed this sentiment, stating, “The concept of pheromones exists in animals, but, we are an evolved species. All of these [trends] have no scientific basis at all.”

As the saying goes, just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

And when it comes to vabbing, the doctors’ consensus is loud and clear: proceed with caution—or better yet, don’t proceed at all.