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Vabbing is the application of vaginal secretions as a perfume. It was popularized on TikTok in 2022 as a way of attracting men.
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Vabbing is the application of vaginal secretions as a perfume. It was popularized on TikTok in 2022 as a way of attracting men.
Vabbing is done by placing vaginal secretions on pulse points behind the ear and the wrist, with the intention of attracting men. [1] [2] [3] It was popularised on TikTok in 2022. [2] [4]
There is no research that indicates this technique works with the placebo effect offered by a relevant expert as the only possibility for any efficacy. [2] [5]
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