I Have A Really Bad Problem!!!?!
Question: I'm 13 and my Private area really smells. I just got out of the shower and i washed with soap and it still smells, what do i do?
Answers: I'm 13 and my Private area really smells. I just got out of the shower and i washed with soap and it still smells, what do i do?
Well, it depends on how bad the smell is. Also, if you are uncircumsized, you need to pull back the foreskin and clean under there as well, dry it well under there too. You can also try unscented baby powder to help absorb sweat and odor. If you are particularly hairy in that region, try trimming or shaving and then washing to be able to cleanse the skin better. Perhaps you could also try cleansing the area a second time each day outside of the shower to keep it a bit cleaner. After all, some people just naturally sweat more than others and need more shower time.
As embarrassing at 13 as it might be, you might need to see a doctor if it's really bad. It may also be that you may simply feel like it smells bad because I assume having mature genitals is relatively new for you. A lot of times we all feel like we are stinkier than we really are to others. But if it's truly bad, it may be an indicator of a more serious health problem. If you feel you can't go to your parents, then try to talk to a different adult about taking you to the doctor. But you're probably fine and just need to find a good routine with cleansing yourself. I know guys who "wash up" down there several times a day because they get more naturally sweaty. And us ladies really appreciate good maintainance.
Doctor. Pronto.
see a doctor
Try changing your underwear....
nothing your a man, its puberty, just live with it, its the way it will always be, dont smell it.
If you play sports or sweat a lot you could have a bacterial infection. Basically you have a yeast infection for a man. You can go to the doctor and he will perscribe a steroid cream to get rid of the problem.
sounds very bad. most likely an incurable disease
Get to a doctor. NOW! Something IS wrong. If you are sexually active, you may have picked up a disease. You must get to a doctor to find out what it is, and IF it can be cured.
Probably a fungus or yeast which is not uncommon. But you need to see a doctor to get an accurate diagnosis before treatment. If it is yeast or fungus there are some inexpensive creams to use.
One, don't use soap. No kidding, you may be allergic or have sensitive skin. There are many soap-free products at your pharmacy or supermarket. Soap is a very harsh product, and at your age, certainly never use it on your face, as you are now coming into puberty and it can make acne worse. As I said, you are entering puberty, so your hormones will cause unfamiliar smells, make sure you use a deodorant every day. Ask someone you can trust, like Mum or a close friend who you know won't mock you if they notice anything. If it is really bad, get it checked by your family doctor. Good luck, it's a tough time in a boy's life, but you'll get over it. Promise.
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Try changing to a loose undergarment or see a doctor...