I get so much EWCM when I am fertile, it just feels gross if I don't keep really clean "down there". I've heard douching hurt fertility. Is that true?
You've heard right. Studies show that douching decreases your odds of conceiving by 30%. (I got this stat from The Mother of All Pregnancy Books by Ann Douglas). Douchers (sorry) are also at increased risk for pelvic inflammatory disease and ectopic pregnancies. Bad times.
I don't recommend douching whether or not your are TTC. If you have loads of EWCM (and lots of women reading this blog WISH they had that problem) you could always wear a panty liner during your fertile period to feel more comfortable.
