Dealing With a Smelly Vagina
One of the most embarrassing problems a woman can encounter is a smelly vagina.
Every vagina has an odor, but in a healthy vagina, this odor is barely noticeable.
An increase or change in the scent can indicate a problem.
Read on to find out whether or not your smelly vagina is a problem, and what to do if it is.
What's causing the smell? A fishy smell coming from the vagina usually points to a bacterial infection.
This includes yeast infections and sexually transmitted infections.
These come with other symptoms like burning, itching, and discharge, and need to be treated immediately to keep your vagina healthy.
Sometimes, however, a strange strange smelling vagina can be the result of something less serious.
Poor hygiene, constricting clothing, and products made with harsh chemicals can all cause your vagina to emit a bad odor.
Let it breathe If you're experience a strong vaginal odor that isn't the result of an infection, you'll need to make some changes to your lifestyle to eliminate the problem.
First, it's no surprise that tight underwear made out of materials like leather, vinyl, and spandex aren't the best choice to wear over one of the most sensitive areas of your body.
To keep a smelly vagina from becoming a problem, your vagina needs to breathe just like any other part of your body, and it can breathe best in plain cotton panties with a relaxed fit construction.
Avoid chemicals and practice good hygiene Many of the products that come into contact with your vagina every day contain chemicals that are really too harsh to be used down there.
The most notorious of these are actually the products that are made to cover up an unpleasant odor.
Toilet paper, tampons, pads, and pantyliners often contain dyes and scents that are supposed to somehow make you feel and smell fresher.
Instead, the vagina usually gets irritated by the product and releases even more foul-smelling discharge to try to correct the problem.
To promote good vaginal health, switch to regular white, unscented products.
Good hygiene will work wonders to neutralize a foul smelling vagina.
Simply wash every day with a gentle, additive-free soap.
Douching can cause an imbalance in vaginal pH levels, so take caution if you plan on using one.
Prevention Maintaining a healthy vagina is as easy as maintaining the health of your body as a whole.
Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to keep your entire body, including your vagina, feeling fresh.
Always practice safe sex as well; using a condom will greatly reduce the risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease or infection.
Every vagina has an odor, but in a healthy vagina, this odor is barely noticeable.
An increase or change in the scent can indicate a problem.
Read on to find out whether or not your smelly vagina is a problem, and what to do if it is.
What's causing the smell? A fishy smell coming from the vagina usually points to a bacterial infection.
This includes yeast infections and sexually transmitted infections.
These come with other symptoms like burning, itching, and discharge, and need to be treated immediately to keep your vagina healthy.
Sometimes, however, a strange strange smelling vagina can be the result of something less serious.
Poor hygiene, constricting clothing, and products made with harsh chemicals can all cause your vagina to emit a bad odor.
Let it breathe If you're experience a strong vaginal odor that isn't the result of an infection, you'll need to make some changes to your lifestyle to eliminate the problem.
First, it's no surprise that tight underwear made out of materials like leather, vinyl, and spandex aren't the best choice to wear over one of the most sensitive areas of your body.
To keep a smelly vagina from becoming a problem, your vagina needs to breathe just like any other part of your body, and it can breathe best in plain cotton panties with a relaxed fit construction.
Avoid chemicals and practice good hygiene Many of the products that come into contact with your vagina every day contain chemicals that are really too harsh to be used down there.
The most notorious of these are actually the products that are made to cover up an unpleasant odor.
Toilet paper, tampons, pads, and pantyliners often contain dyes and scents that are supposed to somehow make you feel and smell fresher.
Instead, the vagina usually gets irritated by the product and releases even more foul-smelling discharge to try to correct the problem.
To promote good vaginal health, switch to regular white, unscented products.
Good hygiene will work wonders to neutralize a foul smelling vagina.
Simply wash every day with a gentle, additive-free soap.
Douching can cause an imbalance in vaginal pH levels, so take caution if you plan on using one.
Prevention Maintaining a healthy vagina is as easy as maintaining the health of your body as a whole.
Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to keep your entire body, including your vagina, feeling fresh.
Always practice safe sex as well; using a condom will greatly reduce the risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease or infection.