Bad genital body odour?!


Question: Bad genital body odour?
I recently noticed that I've been getting particularly bad body odour from my genital area since I started shaving there. I assumed that it was simply because any sweat I had before down there was being trapped in any hair. Is this normal and if it is what can i do to reduce any smells, can I use deodorants down there?

Oh and I'm pretty sure its not an STI as I'm actually still a virgin.

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This maybe vaginal bacteriosis. A fairly common bacterial infection that is not necessarily sexually transmitted. it is rare in a person who is not sexually active, but not unheard of.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacterial_v…



Do NOT use deodorants or anything else scented or perfumed 'down there' as this could actually make the problem worse!

Its sounds like you may have a bacterial infection called Bacterial Vaginosis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacterial_v…

This is very common and easily treated so do not panic! Go to your doctor as you will need an anti biotic to shift it, if it is bacterial vaginosis

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacterial_v…

I have had bacterial vaginosis myself in the past.



I do not see any reason why shaving would cause an odor. No, putting any deoderants down there can cause infections and make the smell worse. Make sure you do not already have an infection and make sure to clean the outside of the vagina daily. You can also change your diet. Yogurt helps balance the good bacteria preventing infections and thus smell. Frutis and vegetables make it smell better while simple sugars and meat make it smell worse.



stop shaving there,not a good idea..you can get infection from shaving there,do not use anything but unscented soap and water there as you will get an infection..also if you have a fishy smell you have a yeast infection and need to see a doctor and please do not put things in your vagina as it will make you sick

my doctor



I'd put as few things down there as possible, with the exception of a good lick of soap and water around the labia. Messing around with chemicals can thrown off your body's natural pH and defenses against bacteria, which could in turn cause infection and a worse smell.

I'd say call up your OB and have her take a look under the hood.



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