I can't stand the smell

[Sapphire]

Does anyone know a way of completely negating any smells "down there"?

I'm clean "down there" - got the official all clear during my last check up - so it's nothing bad like an infection or anything. But the natural smell disturbs me so much that it affects me while masturbating and having sex.

[BeautifulSilence]

Ahhh. Well, since you got the all clear we know that you won't need to seek advice or antibiotics.

Erm. I'm sure there are a couple of soaps and deodorants on the market. I've used a spray to mask the smell of my period. I can't remember what it was called...

You should look at the description on the products and make sure that it's been specifically designed for "the feminine area". If it isn't, you could upset the natural pH balance, which'll either cause an infection or make the smell worse.

Ahh. I know there's an advert on telly, you've probably seen it. I think the best thing to do is search some pharmacy sites like Boots or whatever. Most of them have a section around feminine hygiene, or just look through some of the stores. I'd imagine they'd be in with the sanitary towels and tampons, but the soap could be with the soaps and the deo with the deos... It really depends on where you go.

*If it helps, the spray I used was in with the sprays.

Good luck on your quest :D

Oh, also, they really are quite inexpensive, so it wouldn't hurt your purse to regularly add it to your wash kit :) But remember to try out different ones every so often, until you get the perfect one(s) for you. Some are too scented and just make you feel sick, others might react badly for you etc. It's just the standard thing with all hygiene products really... Exactly like toothpaste and usual deodorants :)

[Sapphire]

I actually use femfresh intimate shower wash on a regular basis. It's got a lovely smell, doesn't irritate my skin and gives me confidence that I am not dirty "down there". But despite all of those good points it doesn't tackle my problem because I still have my natural smell.

[Hyper]

I actually use femfresh intimate shower wash on a regular basis. It's got a lovely smell, doesn't irritate my skin and gives me confidence that I am not dirty "down there". But despite all of those good points it doesn't tackle my problem because I still have my natural smell.

Well then you just have to admit that, thats as ''non-smelly'' you can get or try other products and see if they work better.

[Sapphire]

This affects my life too much for me to just accept defeat though. There has to be something I can do.

[BeautifulSilence]

I knew the ad was for FemFresh, but it sounded like a sanitary towel :P

Hmm. Maybe you could ask your GP about medically prescribed products? There must be some secret out there! Basically tell them what you've told us.

But before you do that, you could look for those sprays I was talking about. The one that I used did help (come on, we all know how smelly menstruating in the summer can be) so it might work for you...

OHHHHHH. How did I forget!?! Your diet can REALLY affect they way you smell "down there". It's similar for men and the way their semen smells (and tastes) too.

If you eat a lot of sweet foods, you'll smell sweeter. Etc. I'm sure that spices and herbs and other smelly foods like garlic and onion can't help either, so try staying away from those kind of things for a while.
- It doesn't matter how balanced your diet s, it's really down to how smelly the foods are.

Oh, and then there's always the last thing, which I would try not to recommend unless you are absolutely desperate. That's a formulated vaginal douche. I'm sure you've heard of them. It basically cleans you all out and might help with the smell. Whatever you do, don't use basic water and soap or any other kind of home-made one, if the pH balance isn't right, again it could make things worse. I'm not sure if you can get them straight from pharmacies, but you should talk to your doctor about it.

[Hyper]

This affects my life too much for me to just accept defeat though. There has to be something I can do.

Develop a gas mask fetish? x.x

I'm afraid thats pretty much all as far as I know, ofc I'm not a woman but common sense still applies here.

If you are perfectly healthy down there, then all thats left for you is hygene and products meant for the area - maybe someone more wise and experienced ( and female lol ) has some tips or other suggestions

[Sapphire]

Looks like I will have to go to my GP about this...

I actually don't eat an excess of smelly foods and I eat a lot of fruit and yogurt.

I wouldn't consider a douche because I've heard horrible things about them.

[BeautifulSilence]

Looks like I will have to go to my GP about this...

I actually don't eat an excess of smelly foods and I eat a lot of fruit and yogurt.

I wouldn't consider a douche because I've heard horrible things about them.

Yes, I thought you'd have quite a good diet. And I'm not surprised with the choice to not douche. Hope you find a solution, hun :)

[meetthecreeper]

you need to douche

[Sapphire]

Thank you Laura and Hyper for your responses.
I'll get an appointment with my GP next week to see what can be done.
Someone suggested using things like scented candles and oils to try to overpower it so I'll give that a try too.

[Donkey]

Heyy

I honestly doubt that that any kind of scented oils/candles are really going to do much for it. After all, it is natural and will keep producing the smells so you'd have to use a hell of a lot of candles very often.

If you are sexually active and have had a different partner recently, note that the pH levels in semen contain alkaline which could upset the vagina's natural balance. So don't have intercourse until this has settled down a little. If it does occur make sure your partner wears a condom.

Consider many things. Are you overwashing your vagina? If you do, this can get rid of some of the useful natural lubricants down there and that can help produce bad bacteria which can produce bad smells. Crazy, right? More washing, more bacteria. Just wash twice a day if you're not already.

I know you've seen your doctor, but if you have any other symptoms such as watery discharge which is grey or white with itching it is likely you could have bacterial vaginosis. If this is the case, tell your doctor you believe it may be and see what he thinks.

Now, the most practical thing maybe, what clothes are you wearing? Tight-fitting trousers, synthetic panties or pantyhose can all contribute to bad smells from the vagina as they create the right conditions for bacteria growth (moist, heat). Perhaps some looser clothing could ease it a little? Just a few days can mean a noticeable difference.

[Sapphire]

I appreciate the response.
However, the smell I'm talking about is my natural one - everyone has a natural smell down there. So, the smell isn't what is bad. The bad thing is how it makes me feel.

[LaClaire]

its from sweat and odors.. i wear thongs or light underwear and light pants, and i wash.

i suggest wearing light stuff to see if it freshens,
make seance?

[BlackenedSilver]

:locked: Upon the OP's request.