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how to get rid of feminine odor
My vagina smells disgusting. I'm clean, I shower everyday but it seems like an hour after I shower the smell just comes right back and its really strong i can smell it through my pants and it leaves my pants smelling gross and I can smell it throughout the day and it makes me feel so self-conscious. I know vaginas aren't supposed to smell like roses but mine is just out of control. I know there's douching but I heard that causes infections. Is there anything I can do?
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Hi there,
Before you start with the vinegar and all that, please talk to your gynecologist about this.
If you have bacterial vaginosis, then you aren't going to want to try and deal with this with having it looked at first.
BV can be treated, but it is nothing you should try to do without professional guidance.
One last thought as far as how long you should wait to make an appointment:
You are pretty much immune to your own body scents. This means that if YOU can smell it, and it is overpowering, then others are most likely aware of the issue.
Make an appointment today, and get your normal scent back ASAP. :-)
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I got BV after my first sexual experience and i had the same problem. once you get BV the problem will continue if not taken care of quickly and it is VERY easy to get it again. Im not sure if your having any other symptoms so i cant say its definately BV. Also douching can cause infection if you use the ones with scents. try Vinegar and water.....it works for me when im "not so fresh". If you have a bath tub, warm a hot bath and put three capfulls of white vinegar in the water and soak for ten minutes. ALWAYS SHOWER AFTER BATHS AND SEX~! if your having sex make sure your partner is clean, having sex when your dirty can cause more problems then just inbalance. use soap with very little scent, try BABY SOAP. make sure if you go swimming, hot tubbing, or just sitting in the tub relaxing ALWAYS take a shower and clean your area and not sit in your wet bottoms. Vaginas are tricky sometimes they just do whatever the hell they want.
I can give you more advice if you knew about symptoms and circumstances.
I hope some of these tips help you, they certainly work for me.
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Has it always been this way? Maybe you already have a slight infection/imbalance in your vagina. Something so simple, like using soap down there can cause it. Go to a doctor to rule out BV and other causes. Note that they won't go away on their own and will need treatment.
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Being a male I'm not sure how I can help you. What I can tell you is that douching is not the answer as it upsets the natural pH of your vagina. This can lead to things such as yeast infections and the like.
Some women do have strong vaginal odors. It is their natural scent. In today's society we put to much emphasis on these scents being offensive. When in reality they are designed to help attract a mate. That being said I would suggest you look at the different feminine hygiene deodorants on the market available in the pharmacy departments of most big box stores or your local pharmacy.
I will make one other suggestion to you. If as I suspect you are a teenager; for questions such as this one which are not truly sexual question, but deal with your vagina or breasts. You best source of information will always be your mother. There is nothing in this question to be embarrassed about. Body odor, even from your vagina is a natural function of your body. Talking to your mom will tell you if this is a family trait or if she feels this is something that might be wise to see a GYN about.
We are strangers we don't know you and can only offer generic advise. Cultural and family history play a large part in who and what we are. This includes what are bodies are like. So questions such as these are always best answered by mom or an older female member of your family if mom is not available.
While I'm at it if you have not yet seen a GYN and you have already started your periods; you should start having yearly GYN check ups.
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