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writes:I have begun dating a really great guy and I don't want to screw things up. Problem is I know I have bad vaginal odor, I know I've probably lost guys because of this in the past and every guy I've been with has never given me oral. I've seen my doctor about this and theres no infection or anything, I just have a strong smell.I really don't want to lose him or turn him off and were getting to the stage in our relationship where its getting hard for us to not proceed in making love. How do I control this? I've thought about using a douche but I've heard that is bad for you?
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reader, svf  +, writes (19 March 2011):
 Do not use soap anywhere near your vagina, as that will give you thrush, which would make you smell horrible. Using anything soapy changes your ph balance and that is not good at all. Just use water, as your body cleanses itself perfectly, keeping the right acidity, etc, so that you won't smell. Eat yoghurt everyday, or drink yakult. Drinking/eating lot's of fresh fruit is good, as is avoiding garlic, curries and beer.But this sounds terrible having to miss out on spicey or strong tasting foods and drinks that you may enjoy... I think a gynaecologist may be needed here if it is really worrying you, just to make sure everything is ok. But, men DO like the smell of women there, but I guess it has made you feel so uncomfortable mentally, that you can't relax. I hope things work out for you and things change for the better.But please, avoid putting any cleansers or perfumes there, as they really will affect the balance of the natural ph leading to an increase in bacterial growth. Using water is the safest way - this is what BOTH my doctor and gynaecologist have told me. And remember, the scent of a woman DOES change with the monthly cycle as well. Some days you will smell different to other days.
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 March 2011): Hi..May be worth asking your doctor/gyno to test for BV (bacterial vagnosis) which IS NOT an infection its an imbalance of vagina bacteria and is easily treated.Hope this helps hun x
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reader, Dorothy Dix +, writes (19 March 2011):
Hello again. I thought of something else.
Do you have regular pap smears? That's to see if you have any irregarities in the vaginal area.
If you are not, well then you should be at least once every 2 years or even yearly.
If you are having regular paps, and they are all normal, well everything is probably fine in there.
I just looked up a website about your problem, it's called:-
www.wrongdiagnosis.com
I found it by doing a search on Google, "constant odour in female genitals". When you go in there, it has a list of causes plus info about discharge etc. I didn't read it fully, but I think you might find it very helpful also.
The more info you can get, the closer you get to finding a solution to your problem once and for all.
Best wishes.
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reader, Dorothy Dix +, writes (19 March 2011):
Hi there. Even though your doctor has said there is no infection in your vagina, I still think that it needs further investigation.
Perhaps you could ask for a referral to see a gaenocologist. Because gyno's are specialists in women's productive systems, there might be more tests that could be done to make absolutely sure it isn't a hormone problem.
Perhaps it is a hormonal problem, you never know.
When you shower, you do wash your genitals with soap as well as water, don't you? If you don't, it would be better to use at least a mild soap, and soap up and clean the area thoroughly, then rinse - do this twice.
That at least makes sure the area is properly cleansed.
If you are not using soap on your genitals, that might be part of the problem.
It's usually the natural bacteria when it mixes with air, that actually causes the odour. The same way as perspiration under the armpits doesn't smell until the bacteria builds up there.
Yes, I've heard that douches aren't always the best idea. It might be that sometimes girls push the douche too far up the vaginal passage and might damage the cervix.
You could certainly speak to your local pharmacist about douches anyway, they could advise you on what's your best course of action. Perhaps if you decide to use a douche, you could simply use a mild salty solution with warm water. Salt is very sterilizing and kills germs.
So after all this talk by me, the things to do are:-
(1) Ask your family doctor for a referral to see a gyno.
(2) Wash your genitals thoroughly in the shower with a mild soap and water - twice.
(3) Ask your local pharmacist about douches to help with the problem of odour in the genital region. Ask the pharmacist if they recommend it, if not is there something better?
There is a mixture on the market called "Chlorophyll", which is in liquid form - from a health food store, the supermarket, or maybe some pharmacies as well. Chlorophyll as you know, comes from plants - it is their lifeblood. Chlorophyll is also well known for it's deodorising properties and is a very good detoxifying liquid. It can be taken once a day say about every 3 days or even 4 days.
The dosage is 1-3 teaspoons dissolved in water - first thing in the morning, before breakfast.
I suggest you only take 1 teaspoon, as it can cleanse you out a little bit too much and cause mild diarrohea. And don't take it every day, just twice a week max, as I was saying earlier - approximately 4 days apart.
It's excellent stuff and it's flavoured with spearmint. It's not a bad taste.
The brand I use here in Australia is - "Swisse" Chlorophyll - 500ml bottle. Once opened, it must be kept in the refridgerator. You might even have Swisse over there, but in any case you would certainly be able to buy another good brand. Swisse makes all sorts of vitamin supplements, including the Chlorophyll.
Try it, it seems to freshen your breath as well. So it works well with all kinds of body odours. It's worth a try.
Don't forget to ask the chemist about douches, as well as buying the Chlorophyll. This at least treats the problem locally, which might only be short-term, but it will help a lot. Plus the use of soap in the shower on your genitals. Do as much as you can, it all helps.
The gyno referral, can then perhaps shed more light on it, so then you will have a long-term solution, which is ultimately what you really want.
Take care and best wishes.
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 March 2011): I have some questions first: 1- Is it just there that has a bad odor or your sweat has a bad odor too?
2- Do you have this problem all the time or just sometimes it happens? When do you have this problem more? 3- What is your diet?
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 March 2011): I'd go back to a doctor in a sexual health clinic just to make sure the did not miss anything....If nothing is found ask if they can give you anything to help....Good hygiene help ie changing your underwear fr as this may be a contributing factorequently more than once a day and ensuring they are clean....Wax and remove hair from that area as hair can harbour bacteria, also when washing, wash yourself internally, just reach as far as you can and use a lot of watter(no saop internally)....You may also have to look at your diet and make some changes...Hope this helps
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reader, supersuper +, writes (19 March 2011):
 Don't worry about it! One of my ex-girlfriends had a really strong odor. It bothered her a lot, but I grew to really like it. It has been scientifically proven that the arousal in men goes up 10 fold when a woman's vaginal smell is present. It's a natural pheromone. Worry more about having fun with him and showing your personality off. Men are not as picky as you think.
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reader, cupidus  +, writes (19 March 2011):
 Green tea and tons of honey.. green tea tons of honey.
No beer, no booze, no meat, no white sugar, absolutely no white sugar. No white flour, no white rice, nothing white unless it is a fruit. Tons or fruit, vegies, water, water, honey and tea. Do not douche, do not take a bath, shower instead, use goats milk soap or honey soap or no soap.
No perfume anywhere!!! find a way to sweat, exercise, whatever, sweat and take a shower. Cucumbers, Mellons, anything that has high water content and lovely aroma's
In a couple of weeks, ta da.. oh love to love you baby...
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