Thread: Personal hygiene

There are soaps you can use down there called VAGISIL and FEMFRESH because ordinary soap will make you sore.A friend of mine didn't feel clean unless down there had a good wash and she used soap that made her sore.

Take care

The vagina has it's own personal musk to it. So yes, there is a smell. If the smell is your usual smell, then there's nothing wrong. If it's unusually strong or rank, it could be an indication of infection. To deal with strong smells, there are cremes on the market, like Vagisil, which neutralize them pretty well.

Your doctor is right, douching is not a good idea. It can cause irritation, infection, and can complicate an already existing infection. You're better off not doing it. Soap and oils should also never come into contact with your genitalia, as that could also cause irritation and infection.

If this smell is your normal smell, then you should remind your husband that there's no such thing as a scentless vagina. It's a moist, warm, and dark area - there's bound to a smell.

If this bothers you both, though, you could always try washing yourself before you and your husband become intimate. During the day, sweat and urine come into contact with your genital area, and could cause the scent to change slightly. I've always noticed my scent was a little stronger in summer (given that I sweat more). That could be your problem.