Delicately about the unpleasant smell from the vagina.
The vagina itself has its own specific smell, which one man may seem pleasant, meanwhile, as another, he can seem unpleasant and repulsive. It depends on different factors that can both improve and worsen it.
The specific smell of genitals has both men and women. Therefore, if someone has it, this does not mean that a person is not clean or sick, it can simply be a physiological feature of a given person.
What are the causes of the vaginal smell?
1) a sign of infection or inflammation. Lactobacteria or “correct” bacteria, which are the orderlies of the female vagina, fight irregular bacteria. In that case, they sat more of the “wrong” bacteria, then an unpleasant smell appears. This can serve as a sign of infection or inflammation.
In the event that the infection is serious, then even personal hygiene will not help get rid of sour smell. Therefore, in the event that it bothers you for a long time, it is recommended to consult a gynecologist.
2) malnutrition. You probably have already heard that nutrition in a certain way affects the taste of sperm. The same statement applies to women, t.e. to the smell of her vagina. Therefore, if you eat foods such as cabbage, garlic, broccoli and onions, a lot of sugar, then the smell of your genitals is unlikely to be pleasant. But if you make foods such as pineapple or strawberries in the diet, it will be more sweet and pleasant than usual.
3) non -compliance with personal hygiene. It is important to take a shower regularly. It is advisable not to use various gels for intimate hygiene, it will be quite tender baby soap, since the chemical composition of the gels can only aggravate the problem. It is also advisable to avoid the use of various deodorants and powder for the intimate zone as much as possible.
How to get rid of the smell from the vagina?
- Try to use less aromatic products for personal hygiene, for example, soap, shower gels, deodorants, etc.D.
- It is advisable to wash it with slightly warm water.
- Try to avoid douching, as it contributes to the leaching of “correct” bacteria, thereby violating the pH of the vaginal balance.
- Wear free and non -fingering underwear made of natural material, for example, the choice in favor of cotton will be perfect. Cotton passes the air perfectly, thereby is a kind of “fan” that prevents the occurrence of an unpleasant odor.
- Include more yogurt in the diet.
- Do not forget to take out a swab in time! A forgotten swab can provoke this problem.
How to tell the girl that she smells unpleasant “there”?
It seems to many to be unacceptable to talk with your girlfriend on this topic, but if you do it carefully and tactfully, everything should end well. For further conversation, pay attention to some tips:
- Do not joke on this issue either in her presence or in its absence;
- Do not criticize her. If you attack and criticize, it will defend yourself and you will only ruin your relationship. It is better to support a partner and try to show him that you are worried about his health;
- Be honest. Honesty in this matter is very important.
When to see a doctor?
If the unpleasant smell from the vagina does not leave, it is undesirable to engage in self -medication and see a doctor immediately so that the problem does not become serious. Also consult a doctor if this problem is accompanied by:
- pain during urination;
- white discharge or other strange discharge;
- pain during sex.