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writes:Ok me an my boyfriend have been going out for bout 3 weeks now we are sexuly active an dont use protection (im on the pill) but the last week i have started to smell quite bad down there evan after a shower.... why is this???
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reader, xapathyxrebornx  +, writes (29 January 2008):
 You could have an infection. Get a STI test. If it's clear, then it's something else. If it doesn't clear in 2 weeks go to a General Physician x
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 January 2008): You could have an infection, but it could also just be caused by being sexually active. You really ought to visit a clinic to check it out but don’t panic. There are plenty of bugs that can multiply in that area especially when your immune systems are getting used to each other. It may just be vaginosis or one of those bugs that cause a fishy smell.
Once you are checked out and know that it is nothing (which is likely) I can offer you a tip. Buy some grapefruit extract online or at a health food shop. Look it up and you will find it has the most amazing antibacterial properties. But, it does not change the balance of your body. Apparently it does not kill bacteria but coats it with something that stops it multiplying. Hence it is very safe to use. I know this sounds a bit personal but I always used to worry about smelling down there and now I never do. In fact it treats thrush as well. Dilute it and put it in a sports drinking bottle, which can be used to squirt inside and outside. You can use it as mouthwash as well, or to get rid of dandruff. Hope I don’t sound gross, but I am a total convert and so are all my family. You can purify drinking water when camping with it, cure athletes foot, rinse out a smelly face cloth and…amazing, all smells and germs are gone. When my baby was a baby I used to use it to keep nappy rash away and he never got it.
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 January 2008): It could be a lot of things, but since you are having sex unprotected, that is an obvious concern. I would consider visiting a clinic to check for STDs/infections. Also, if you do not wash yourself very well (around the clitoral hood), bacteria can build up and flourish with dead skin cells. Sounds great, huh? _ Yuck!
Just a few short tips: Always wipe front to back, stay away from powders and sprays and scented tampons (which can cause yeast infections, trust me) and douches (vinegar water douches are generally okay), and avoid wearing thongs too often or with mini skirts, and try not to hang around in wet clothes too long.
Being a woman is a lot of work. Remember to take care of yourself, dear!
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 January 2008): It's because male sperm fluids and female fluids mix. And even after showering it smells BAD. Douche afterwards. Use Norforms it brings it all out, but you'll have to wear a panty liner.
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