The vagina is a carefully balanced ecosystem of fluid (discharge) and bacteria meant to keep the vaginal PH at a healthy 4.5.This combination of fluid and bacteria that make up the vaginal discharge that can, at times, emit certain odors. Most of these odors are natural and normal, but there are times when excess odor can signal a problem.

So what is a “normal” amount of odor? After performing a very unscientific poll of all the gynecologist I know, we determined that one can smell a normal vagina from 1 foot away. More pungent odor or any associated with pain, burning or itching should prompt a visit to your provider.

Some common causes of vaginal odor include:
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) – The vagina is normally colonized with healthy bacteria, but if something disturbs the ecosystem, then unhealthy bacteria like BV can take over. BV ismost commonly caused by an overgrowth of the bacteria Gardnerella vaginalis. Symptoms include a thin grey, runny discharge and a strong fishy odor. The odor is more pungent when in contact with semen, so often women will first notice this as a strong odor after sex. BV is annoying and can increaseyour risk of other infections, but is easily treated with antibiotics.

Your Diet – The old adage “You are what eat” is true, all the way down to your lady bits. Garlic, onion, asparagus, and curry are few of the more odoriferous foods known to affect body odor.

Medications/ Supplements– Medications such as antibiotics can affect the bacterial balance of your vagina leading to changes in odor and discharge. Antihistamines can lead to vaginal dryness and decreased vaginal secretions, which can also have an effect. Additionally, herbal therapies and the newly popular essential oils can lead to changes in vaginal odor.

Sweat – Much like your underarms, the skin around your genitals is prone to excessive sweating. Sweat when combined with discharge can escalate the natural musk to a whole new level of stank. This is a natural odor, though sometimes slightly unpleasant. To minimize the smell, change clothes after exercising and wear breathable fabrics.

Hormonal Changes – The amount of discharge varies throughout menstrual cycles. Hormonal therapies, birth control pills and vaginal creams can have an effect the vaginal PH and odor as well. Menopause also leads to major changes as the decreasing estrogen levels can lead to increasing incidence of yeast infection and BV.

A Forgotten Tampon – There is one odor that is so foul, it is unlike anything you have every smelled in your entire life. It’s the one smell that makes even the gynecologist gag: the forgotten tampon. The patients on many occasions have described the odors as ”it smells like something crawled up in there and died.” I would have to agree that this is an honest statement. While the odor is particularly offensive, it does resolve quickly after the tampon is removed. Rarely, the retained tampon can also lead to serious infection, so it is important to see your doctor should this occur (symptoms include a brown discharge and odor).

Douching is never indicated for vaginal odor or any other reason. It only further changes the bacterial content and can spread infection. You do not need to insert anything inside your vagina to clean it: no douche, no essential oils, no soap, no Listerine (yes, these are all things I’ve had patients use to ‘clean themselves’). Simply think of the vagina as a “self-cleaning oven.”If you’re concerned about your odor, but have no other symptoms, you may first try increasing your water intake and cutting out any odorous foods. You might also take a probiotics to help restore normal bacterial balance. For proper hygiene, clean the external area of your vagina (vulva and labia) with a mild soap. If odor persists despite these measures, then follow up with your provider.

It smells because it is meant to be forked like trash...... I don't care about your silly writeups...

These same people will patronize dirty oloshos

But my fiancee pussy doesn't smell.. So I don't knw wot u are saying

[quote author=kkkp post=44999539]But my fiancee pussy doesn't smell.. So I don't no matter how neat you are..virgina has it smell

kkkp:
But my fiancee pussy doesn't smell.. So I don't knw wot u are saying

virgina has it smell...there is no shame in that.

Ask linda, she will b able to answer better. I don't knw

donbenedict:
These same people will patronize dirty oloshos

I'm even tired...vagina smell here and there, girls are this and that but most of them will still do anything to have some of it

The girl them wan take photo
Them love me them love the guy for igboro
Brother live no be two
That’s why right now, my last name na yolo
And nowadays we dey keep am on the low low
But if na jangolo, all on mine me solo
Na so the boy go
From the ghetto to internationa
Lagos to Kampala
Say na we dey make the place catch fire
London to New York to Kigali
Hu all the ladies just dey look for me
Lagos to Kampala
Say na we dey make the place catch fire
Runtown and wizzi don’t go funny
Oh all the girls just dey fight for me
I tell you say i never finish
I never tell you one wey happen for shitta
When the boys tell me say i no go blow
Even solo tell me say i no go blow
Even solo tell me say i no go blow
But now i be boss
See i be actor for the film them be boss
See i dey run everything i be doro
Star boy doro
International doro oh… eh

layla129:


I'm even tired...vagina smell here and there, girls are this and that but most of them will still do anything to have some of it

very true...

Julietcutie:
its aunty Linda that started all dis kitty cat smell rubbish... it smells coz some gal can't take care of it and are very dirty simple

no matter how neat or classy you might be as a lady...The virgina must smell at one point or another.

layla129:


I'm even tired...vagina smell here and there, girls are this and that but most of them will still do anything to have some of it

Don't be tired is not a bad thing for the virgina to smell...God created it so..Although excess smell could be as a result of infections.

so no shame in that baby..

UEK33:
Don't be tired is not a bad thing for the virgina to smell...God created it so..Although excess smell could be as a result of infections.

so no shame in that baby..

Not concerned about that. Just wondering why most guys find it easy to demean ladies and still come back to taste the smelly vagina.

layla129:


Not concerned about that. Just wondering why most guys find it easy to demean ladies and still come back to taste the smelly vagina.

Lol....maybe cos it is irresistibly

UEK33:
Lol....maybe cos it is irresistibly

Lol

layla129:


Lol

Is that the natural color of your eyes? It makes you look so scary.

God and his wife knows I ain't wasting a damn second on such thread

layla129:


Not concerned about that. Just wondering why most guys find it easy to demean ladies and still come back to taste the smelly vagina.

eww

NLKoboko:


Is that the natural color of your eyes? It makes you look so scary.

Naah, contacts. Scary Now that's mean

Julietcutie:
its aunty Linda that started all dis kitty cat smell rubbish... it smells coz some gal can't take care of it and are very dirty simple

Na true d tin dey smell? deir s no sin in asking. I asked cos ino knw

Omoh c qusetion. It smells like milk n teste like milo

layla129:


Naah, contacts. Scary Now that's mean

I hate u woman........ ***spits***

killerman57:
I hate u woman........ ***spits***

Errm, ok

layla129:


I'm even tired...vagina smell here and there, girls are this and that but most of them will still do anything to have some of it

necessary evil

op,when I was your age,I was taught not to mention that name not to talk of saying something about it as it a sacred place where we pass through to this world,
well I don't blame you if not for those useless girls who go about selling it for free.its not your write up but your topic I despise,why is ehn ehn ehn ehn mtcheew...

Am a virgin... Will report u to my pastor @ op

Oyiboman69:
op,when I was your age,I was taught not to mention that name not to talk of saying something about it as it a sacred place where we pass through to this world,
well I don't blame you if not for those useless girls who go about selling it for free.its not your write up but your topic I despise,why is ehn ehn ehn ehn mtcheew...

How old are you??

Hillzy:
Omoh c qusetion. It smells like milk n teste like milo

stop eating to avoid bacteria infection

layla129:


Not concerned about that. Just wondering why most guys find it easy to demean ladies and still come back to taste the smelly vagina.

smell or no smell I love u

Chazzyboy:
smell or no smell I love u

Lool, talking about love in this section is a big joke