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writes:help! ive been hooking up with this guy and hes really lovely. but ive never had anything done to be by a guy before (if you know what i mean) and im really paranoid about smelling down there! sorry to be graphic. but i think something might be wrong there, because i do smell quite bad! im asking because i know that if we do get together, then this stuff might happen. not that i will rush into it, i want to make sre it feels right, but i want to ask in advance! and also, i have one "flap" if you like, longer than the other?! please tell me this is normal? im so sorry to be disgustingly open but im too embarrassed to go to a doctor! thankyou. Reply to this Question
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reader, DrPsych +, writes (1 September 2009):
 I am going to be blunt...vagina's don't smell of flowers...they sweat and secrete hormonal stuff...in moderation it is ok and normal. Wearing cotton underwear and washing daily is usually enough to keep it under control. If it stinks to high heaven, take yourself off to the doctor for a check up and if everything is ok medically speaking you can invest in some fem fresh products. The chances are that you can smell it because you are doing strange gynecological anxiety-riddled examinations on yourself. If your man approaches sex with a pair of rubber gloves and a bottle of 'shake n vac'...it is time to run away from him whether you are naked or not at the time! In the throws of passion, men don't really mind how you smell and in most cases a bit of nature's perfume is a real turn on. Stop worrying about your body so much and enjoy your new relationship.
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 September 2009): thanks guys! appreciate it alot !
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 September 2009): One thing to add, when you go to the doctor, ask to be put on the birth control pill as you are about to have sexual intercourse....that is where this hooking up is going....
Also, get the Garasil vaccine to help protect you from contracting the HPV Virus that leads to cervical cancer. Young people are at risk simply because of their age for some reason and condoms will not protect against this virus. Use condoms as well to protect from STD's, you are not sure who else this guy is hooking up with...you two are not married or in a commited relationship.
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reader, MissNoName +, writes (1 September 2009):
Try Using Some Fem Fresh (it can come as a spray or a gel) And Wash everyday to keep it clean.I Always put some cented Mosturiser at the top of my legs so it has a nice smell aswell. Vagina's come in all diffrent shapes and sizes so dont be worried about that its completely normal, everyones diffrent!
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reader, softtouchmale2003  +, writes (1 September 2009):
 Check with a gynecologist on this one. Odors can be caused by diet, infection, or other things.
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 September 2009): There is no need to be embarresed about going to a doctor. They would of seen it many a time and probably forget about it by the end of the day! If its smelling bad it could be some sort of infection which are easy to get rid of. And dont worry about the skin! every one of my girlfriends that ive "done things" with is the same. Its very common to have one side of skin hanging down or slightly larger than the other one.. Its just like its common for guys to have one testicle larger than the other! so you have no reason to feel worried about anything :)
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reader, k_c100 +, writes (1 September 2009):
 If it does smell bad then you really do need to see a doctor - the chances are you have thrush or another bacterial imbalance and that will need to be treated, therefore a doctor is your only option. There is no need to be embarrassed, the doctor will have seen this sort of thing a million times before! So when you ring up your doctor's surgery, just ask to see a female doctor as that will make it slightly less embarrassing for you.
As for the flap of skin around your vagina, that is totally normal. Everyone's vagina is different, so if you have bits that are longer than others there is nothing to worry about!
For future reference to stop any bad smells down there, you need to make sure you are washing yourself properly in the shower/bath but always use perfume free products as scented products are often the causes of bacterial and yeast imbalances down there. Femfresh is one product available over here in the UK that is specifically designed not to upset the balance down there so maybe buy that, it might help! Try only wearing cotton underwear if you can, as natural fibres are better than man-made ones like lycra, polyester, etc. This allows the area to breathe!
When you do see your doctor they will give you some advice on how to stop any bad odours down there! Just think, will it be more embarrassing to talk to a professional about this problem who talks about this daily to girls just like you, or will it be more embarrassing to leave it as it is and run the risk of your boyfriend going down there and being put off by any bad smells? I think if I were you I would just be brave and see a doctor, it would be much worse to leave it and have your boyfriend smell it!
I hope this helps and good luck!
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