5 Things That Can Cause Vaginal Odor!

[cupidkisses]

1. Bad hygiene

Wash it everytime you pee. And also don't forget to dry it as wetness may cause yeast infection.

2. Bacterial Infections

Bacterial infections may lead to vaginal discharge. And it will make down there smell fishy. In this circumstnces, it is better to see a doctor. Your doctor will most probably cure it with antibiotics.

3. Yeast infections

If you have some of these signs, you must see a doctor.

- Your vaginal discharge changes color or smells different

- You notice itching, burning, or soreness down there

- It burns when you pee

4. Veneral diseases

Some signs:

- Painful urination

- Smelly vaginal discharge

- Pain during sexual intercourse

- Bleeding between periods

5. Excessive sweating

Especially if you don't shave (wax or however you do it) down there, it inevitable.

[samhradh_leannan]

Always wash your vulva with water only, no soaps or washes, unless prescribed by a doctor.

A little odor now and then (from sweat etc.) is normal and unavoidable.

[Anonymous]

infection is the most common one

[legalboxers]

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for that "not so kinda fresh" feeling

[legalboxers]

ty for the MH

[sexcrazy12]

thank you for interesting take. hopefully some girls will read and follow

[JaniyaRose]

Hopefully they don't, because it's wrong. The strong fishy odour that many women have is actually a result of washing too much. Not washing enough. Recommending that women wash their vagina multiple times a day is a very good way to destroy the vagina's natural balance of fluids and bacteria. Also, shaved/waxed vaginas are more prone to bacterial infections. Pubic hair is there to make it harder for viruses and bacteria to reach the vagina. So removing it actually makes the vagina less hygienic, not more.

[sexcrazy12]

@JaniyaRose hence the reason I say they should follw. once a day and then make sure to at least wipe after peeing. as for the shaving, well interesting. I do however prefer shaved/ waxed. especially when going down on them and eating them out. as long as it is well kept and hygienically clean

[JaniyaRose]

Washing once a day with water (definitely no using soap) is a good idea. But washing every single time they pee, which is what the OP is suggesting, is NOT a good idea. And yes, of course, wiping thoroughly after going to the bathroom is a must. The shave/wax thing I know is a personal preference, but it is something to be aware of :)

[sexcrazy12]

@JaniyaRose it is common practice and besides you are not always somewhere to wash afterwards. the younger girls do not quite get it I think. some of the points you mention are very similar for us guys, wash every day with water, not necessarily soap, personal preference on shaving or not. the only few differences is we do not wipe, we shake off, also if we have a foreskin then it needs to be pulled back and cleaned on the inside as well.

[sexcrazy12]

thanks for Most Helpful Guy :-)

[JaniyaRose]

Umm, actually over-washing your vagina is a very good way to cause vaginal odour. When you wash too much, especially if you're using soap, you can remove/kill all the good bacteria down there that maintains a healthy balance. That strong fishy odour that guys usually complain about, is usually a result of over-cleaning rather than being unclean.

blogs.webmd.com/.../why-does-my-vagina-smell.html

[JaniyaRose]

Also, shaving and waxing is actually less hygienic, not more. The whole purpose of pubic hair is to make it harder for bacteria and viruses to find their way in. If you take that hair away, you take away that defence. Which will of course lead to more bacterial infections.

www.mirror.co.uk/.../think-shaving-your-pubic-hair-8350240

[cupidkisses]

of course anything excessive is bad but it must be washed after toilet.