Despite what certain advertisements for vaginal products may claim, there’s no reason for one’s vagina to be flower-scented. It’s totally OK for vaginas to have a smell, thanks to bacteria, sweat, your menstrual cycle and even your diet.
While there’s no reason to feel insecure about not smelling daisy-fresh (and whatever you do, do not douche, which can cause a vaginal infection, or use fragrance down there, as it’s the quickest way to contract allergic contact dermatitis), there are certain odors that may indicate a red flag about your overall health.
So what do different vaginal odors mean and which ones do you need to be aware of? Here’s what experts say. ...
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