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Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by Kobojunkie: 1:26am On Jul 31, 2025
TenQ:
DM me. I can give you a cheap and effective solution.
Free of charge.
Halitosis is not for many people because of bad hygiene but
1. Dentition
2. Tongue surface structure
3. Digestive problems.
The problem is none of what you listed; like I said, I know what is behind the problem, and it is plaque build-up on my enamel that would need to be taken care of at my biannual dental appointment soon. grin
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by yemre: 1:30am On Jul 31, 2025
pansophist:
When people are sure that your intention is good, you can tell them things like this and they wont feel insulted. The realest relationship is one that is built on foundational structures such as being a safe space, honesty and truth.

Most importantly, don't just tell them the faults, but profer solutions to overcome it. With every finger you use to point at a fault, use the others to correct it.
Absolutely correct 💯. This is the best and the most matured comment I've read on this post today.

You point it out politely while also making suggestions for the solutions to overcome it with the awareness that the person is safe in your space.
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by NwaliE01: 1:41am On Jul 31, 2025
It's easy. You need to just buy mouth wash, new brush, and quality paste for your partner. Gently tell them how much they mean to you and you want the best for them. You don't necessarily have to tell them how you feel because it's not just about you.
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by DrAda(f): 2:55am On Jul 31, 2025
Kobojunkie:
It is not easy but it must be done and in the politest of ways too. Many times, a simple brushing of one's teeth will not make the problem go away, and this can happen to any one of us. It becomes very important, then, to ensure we are informed on the many possible causes of bad breath. (Bad habits or poor grooming are not the only reasons for bad breath.) This way, we don't go in assuming it is exactly for the reasons we think in our tiny minds. undecided

Right now, I know my breath is bad. I do brush and floss, but it's mainly because I have not seen my dentist for my regular cleaning for a very long time now. So, whenever someone complains, I let them know that I already have an appointment to see a dentist for a cleaning soon, and smile. That typically puts the person at ease. grin
Well said
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by AngelicBeing: 3:52am On Jul 31, 2025
D00msDay:
Rain go fall ooo. Kobojunkie did not post off topic 2day. tongue tongue
HEHEHEHE wink
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by Eleph(m): 4:17am On Jul 31, 2025
Natural Remedy Solution!
For the body odour, just get some lemon fruits and extract the liquid from them and apply on the armpits after bath in the morning and night time.
Repeat same at intervals of daily, 3-4 days, weekly and maybe once in a while.
Good luck.
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by codeME: 4:22am On Jul 31, 2025
ask her the question and send her a video like this about body odor and mouth odor and how to cure it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahVtmlzgt0k
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by Celestialsword: 4:45am On Jul 31, 2025
Most mouth odour is a health problem and any closest person to me has it.

I will tell him or her directly and we will both profer solutions.

If everyone refused or run away who will tell him in this hypocritical society
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by babzo(m): 5:07am On Jul 31, 2025
kpankpangolo:
Mouth odour and body odour are poor grooming characteristics, not bad habits. Bad habits are things like not flushing toilets after use, talking while eating and not greeting. There is a difference.
So you are not aware that some mouth odour is medically related? Nothing to do with filthy habitshuh
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by Belurved1(m): 5:17am On Jul 31, 2025
Go and brush your teeth before you talk to me.

Sikena!!!
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by Nobody: 5:24am On Jul 31, 2025
if you can't explicitly express yourself to your partner,then that relationship isn't for you...
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by smallsmall: 5:43am On Jul 31, 2025
Kobojunkie:
It is not easy but it must be done and in the politest of ways too. Many times, a simple brushing of one's teeth will not make the problem go away, and this can happen to any one of us. It becomes very important, then, to ensure we are informed on the many possible causes of bad breath. (Bad habits or poor grooming are not the only reasons for bad breath.) This way, we don't go in assuming it is exactly for the reasons we think in our tiny minds. undecided

Right now, I know my breath is bad. I do brush and floss, but it's mainly because I have not seen my dentist for my regular cleaning for a very long time now. So, whenever someone complains, I let them know that I already have an appointment to see a dentist for a cleaning soon, and smile. That typically puts the person at ease. grin
Haaa, No Wonder! shocked shocked
I thought it was my Confuuter that was the problem.
Let me exit this thread, sharp-sharp.
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by AngelicBeing: 5:58am On Jul 31, 2025
smallsmall:
Haaa, No Wonder! shocked shocked
I thought it was my Confuuter that was the problem.
Let me exit this thread, sharp-sharp.
No, you must remain on this thread and chat with the poster that you quoted 😜
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by Satazaa: 6:04am On Jul 31, 2025
descarado:
People that sleep with mouth open naturally have mouth odour cos the mouth and throat are mostly dry in the night. Those set of people also has smelly nose. Yep,smelly nostril is worst than smelly mouth. No amount of brushing can erase that smell unless they start closing mouth while sleeping.
But then again,cloves and orange peel can help. That is bitter.


It may be just be bad oral hygiene,
Or a warning that something is wrong with the body so don't be too quick to label that person dirty and unhygienic.
The person should avoid carbonated drinks. Sugar at all cost.

Talk to the person. That's the best thing to do. Good toothpastes are very costly in nigeria. The common ones are just filled with saccharin which worsen the situation and most times cause plaque.
Saw a lot as a student then. Close up and it's sisters.
brilliant insights 🙏♥️
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by Satazaa: 6:10am On Jul 31, 2025
altteemy:
Holla. Try something my ex taught me.

While brushing and doing your normal steps, focus on the tongue as well (don't forget the ceiling of your mouth and under side of the tongue. Next, after rinsing the mouth, brush everything all over again with just water. Also, focus on the tongue again. You might need to do the water alone brushing two to three times.

After brushing, you will instantly notice a huge difference in how your entire mouth feels a well as no smell.

Wishing you well - Teemy
Good one, you sound like a nice person, mind giving your ex another shot at love and reunion?😂😜
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by altteemy: 6:55am On Jul 31, 2025
Kobojunkie:
While brushing your tongue should be an important part of daily hygiene —normally, you should brush your teeth and tongue at least twice a day —it does not properly treat bad breath in all cases. Making sure to see a dentist for your biannual cleaning goes a long way to helping treat the problem. undecided

2. These moves do not get rid of the plaque that builds up on your enamel over time, plaque that also contributes a great deal to mouth odour. undecided


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ13QfP2os8?si=jHuGWwRd7f83XeMR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWhF0WYG7P4?si=E29m-fuFa85CxDx2
It is the concept of rinsing plates thoroughly after soap wash. The toothpaste does not fully go off and still holds on phlegm to the mouth. Brushing with water helps eliminate it. Give it a try and send your experience.
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by altteemy: 6:58am On Jul 31, 2025
Satazaa:
Good one, you sound like a nice person, mind giving your ex another shot at love and reunion?😂😜
Sure there are lots of good memories but sometimes, to make some people happy, letting them go is the right thing to do.
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by LordReed(m): 7:02am On Jul 31, 2025
Nooneonline:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8O_-4CMWkE

Do you think it's easy it's easy to tell someone that is notaware they smell or have some funny odour that they actually do smell?
Respectfully. It's not hard at all to let your spouse know especially if you have a good relationship. Coming from you should make them take it more seriously.
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by Redman44(m): 7:08am On Jul 31, 2025
It is not a good thing to have halitosis or mouth odor. However, people focus too much on this problem and refuse to look at their own faults, especially when the person with mouth odor is talented or gifted than them. If you have mouth odor, it can be cured . Have faith in God. Cheers.
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by Psoul(m): 7:17am On Jul 31, 2025
It all starts with the kind of partner you have and how your relationship is.
For me and my wife, to say it wouldn't be any problem at all cos we are more than husband and wife. We are like one person in two bodies. We can joke like friends. Play like siblings and all that.

She will just say; Haaaa.......Honey what did you eat. You mouth is smelling, abeg go and brush. If I take it as one of her jokes, she will be like. Honey, biko, I'm not joking. I don't want you to go out there and someone will come and say my Honey's mouth is smelling. By then I will know she is serious. I will then tell her, oya, come let's go to the bathroom so that you can help me squeeze out paste for me. We will go and do it together.

After that she will be like oya open your mouth and blow breeze let me check if it is still smelling. I will tell her to come closer. Immediately she brings her face close, I will give her a slight bite on that her long pointed nose and run.
The chase may lead to another thing in the bedroom grin grin grin grin

In the same manner, I will not find it hard to tell her if I noticed that her mouth has gotten unfavourable smell
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by Sagefromtheeast: 7:23am On Jul 31, 2025
Nooneonline:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8O_-4CMWkE

Do you think it's easy it's easy to tell someone that is notaware they smell or have some funny odour that they actually do smell?
How do people even end up with mouth odour?
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by GABRIEL6036: 7:37am On Jul 31, 2025
Option 1: Calm and Caring (for gentle, sensitive delivery)

You:
"Babe, can I talk to you about something a little personal? It’s coming from a place of love, and I hope it doesn’t upset you."

Partner:
"Okay… what is it?"

You:
"I’ve noticed lately that there’s sometimes a strong smell from your mouth/body. I know that sounds awkward, but I really care about you and thought it would be unfair not to say anything. I know these things can happen to anyone, maybe from stress, diet, or even weather."

Partner:
"Oh… wow. I didn’t know."

You:
"Yeah, and I wasn’t sure how to bring it up. But I know if it were me, I’d want someone who loves me to tell me gently. Maybe we can look into it together? I even saw this new toothpaste/deodorant I wanted to try. Want to do it with me?"


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💬 Option 2: Light and Playful (for partners who handle humor well)

You:
*"Babe, promise not to be mad... Can I say something without you biting my head off?" 😅

Partner:
*"What did I do now?" 😄

You:
"It’s small, but kind of important. I’ve noticed your mouth/body has been smelling a little strong lately. Nothing serious, but I thought I should tell you. You know I love you too much to lie or keep quiet."

Partner:
*"Are you serious? 😳"

You:
*"Yes, but it's not a big deal. It happens to all of us, even me. Maybe we can start a little pamper routine together? I bought this minty stuff and wanted to try it with you. We can be each other’s freshness police!" 😄

🪶 Final Note:
You know your partner best—so use the tone that fits their personality. Whether it’s calm, serious, funny, or romantic, the key is love, care, and honesty.
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by KillahPriest: 7:57am On Jul 31, 2025
We can't even date in the first place talk less of getting married so this question doesn't even come up under any circumstances at all cool
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by hakeemhakeem(m): 8:13am On Jul 31, 2025
Bahamas95:
I won't have the chance to tell her because someone with that problem CANNOT be my partner.
It's just like other infection that likely happens during marriage, what do you do? Chase her away or you run away
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by ericmor: 8:24am On Jul 31, 2025
Just recommend solution. That’s all
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by D00msDay(m): 8:39am On Jul 31, 2025
AngelicBeing:
HEHEHEHE wink
Muchechemucheche grin grin

Morning my boss. U don 4get ur boy. grin grin

Hope ur fine boss?
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by mamawin(f): 8:47am On Jul 31, 2025
I can't stand it.

I started deodorant and perfume business in the office because of this, and I told the 'boys', then, nothing like 'I'm not buying'.
They all bought a bottle each, You can't come and kill me with smell, abeg.
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by AngelicBeing: 8:51am On Jul 31, 2025
D00msDay:
Muchechemucheche grin grin

Morning my boss. U don 4get ur boy. grin grin

Hope ur fine boss?
I dey fine ooooooo, l no forget you and millions of other people in different parts of the world ooooo, God go continue to dey bless our hustle 😜, you don start to use the Word.... Muchecheche hahaha 😂
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by TenQ: 8:59am On Jul 31, 2025
Kobojunkie:
The problem is none of what you listed; like I said, I know what is behind the problem, and it is plaque build-up on my enamel that would need to be taken care of at my biannual dental appointment soon. grin
No problem!
I just cared as someone who used to have serious halitosis. Brushing even four times a day didn't even help till I stumbled on an unconventional solution!

Have a nice day!
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by D00msDay(m): 9:03am On Jul 31, 2025
AngelicBeing:
I dey fine ooooooo, l no forget you and millions of other people in different parts of the world ooooo, God go continue to dey bless our hustle 😜, you don start to use the Word.... Muchecheche hahaha 😂
Na ur place I learn am ooo. grin grin
Re: How Do You Tell Your Partner They Have Mouth And Body Odour? by donmik: 9:11am On Jul 31, 2025
You can first fall in love before noticing bad mouth odour.

But as your talk from time to time, you will notice it

Them, be bold and kind to tell him or her to be brushing before bed and after morning meal

If it doesn't improve, take him or her put for oral health treatment.

If you love the person and you want to stay long with him or her, you need to improve on him or her.

If that partner is not happy to take improvement, it is a red signal. Start looking somewhere else

Thanks
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