Vaginal
odor is very common among women than you think. From young teenage girls to
women in their late 60s, vaginal odor is absolutely common. You won’t hear many
people talking about it because it is considered an awkward thing to talk about. The vagina, just like the mouth, the skin, and other areas of the body,
has a unique smell. A healthy vagina has a scent, a scent that may change or get stronger during sexual arousal, it shouldn't have strong or foul vaginal odor
In this article, we explore some remedies that can
reduce vaginal odor safely.
Plain
organic Yogurt
1-
Eat 1-2 tablespoons of plain organic yogurt every day.
2-
After washing and pat drying your vagina, lie down and apply a pea size amount
of plain raw organic yogurt into your vagina and on the outside. You can leave
it for a couple hours and wash it off or do it at night before going to sleep.
Put an old piece of cloth or fabric on the bottom half of your bed where you’ll
be lying down.
Repeat
3-5 days in a row
Apple Cider Vinegar
Sit
in a bathtub filled with ACV and water, the antibacterial properties of the
Apple Cider Vinegar will fight with any bad bacteria that may be lingering
around in your vagina and helps restore the natural PH of your vagina. The
fishy odor is often the result of PH imbalance down there
You
can also use it as a simple ACV wash
Tea
Tree Essential Oil
Wash
the outer part of your vagina with warm water and pat dry it. Dilute 3-4 drops
of organic Tea Tree oil with a few drops of water and use a cotton pad to
gently apply it on the outside parts of your vaginal area.
Do
it for a couple of days in a row and then whenever necessary.
Water
It's very important to drink plenty of water. Remaining
well-hydrated prevents bacterial overgrowth. It can also prevent sweat from
smelling bad, resulting in less pronounced vaginal odor.
Keep
Your Pubic Clean
Too
much pubic hair can hold on to sweat and moist down there and provide the
perfect environment for bad bacteria to invade and become rather conducive for
odor.
Change Menstrual Products Frequently
Some women notice a stronger vaginal smell when
they get their periods; some smell an iron-like metallic odor, and others smell
ammonia which is normal to an extent but some menstrual products trap odor,
compounding this effect. The moisture of maxi pads and reusable cloth pads can
contribute to odor. Sitting on a wet pad can also cause an infection
Practice Good Hygiene
Clean the outside of your vagina regularly
Wipe front to back: This prevents fecal matter from
getting into the vagina.
Urinating immediately after sex.
Use a gentle, fragrance-free soap on the vulva
only. Inserting soap into the vagina can alter vaginal pH, causing infections
and a foul odor.
Change underwear daily, or when underwear is sweaty
or soiled.
When You Should See
a Doctor
In general, abnormal odors should be easy to
spot. They’re the ones that make your face scrunch up. Rotting fish, dead
organism, decay — these are all red flag odors.
If there’s a serious cause, often other
symptoms will appear alongside the smell.
See
your doctor if an odor is accompanied with:
Itching or burning
Pain
Pain during sex
Thick, cottage cheese
discharge
Vaginal bleeding unrelated
to your period
Warning!
You should avoid over the counter feminine odor products because, studies
reveal that the use of over the counter feminine odor products such as feminine
wipes, douches and sprays, can increase the risk of developing symptoms that
mimic STIs.
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