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HEALTH & FITNESS | YOUR BOD | DOWN THERE

Body do or don't: Douching to ditch odor

 
I have a weird odor down there. I don't know what to do. I wash myself regularly, but my mom won't let me buy any of the special feminine hygiene washes. Help!


It can be really scary when you smell something funky down there, but your mom is right. Feminine hygiene washes, like douches, are not only unhealthy, but can make infections worse! Let's be clear about something here: all vaginas have an odor. We all have a personal smell down there, but if you have noticed a change you should not run to the nearest drugstore, but instead see a doctor. Your body could be trying to tell you something important and covering up the smell with flowery scents is so not a good idea!
 
Weird isn't a totally specific odor, but if your discharge has changed in color this can be a sign of a prob. Also watch out for cheesy, fishy, bread-like odors. We know it sounds gross, but it is better to be aware of the not-so-pretty changes your body goes through than to get sick.
 
Your private parts have a delicate balance that can disrupted by harsh soaps and washes. Your vagina has good bacteria that can be flushed out by inappropriate cleanings, which can in turn cause icky infections! You should be gentle with yourself and only wash with warm water and a wash cloth. Your vagina cleans itself naturally and doesn't need your help along the way. The only time you should every clean down there with anything other than mild soap is if a doctor tells you to. Seriously girl, drop-kick that dirty douche!
 

BY MARY HOJNOSKI ON 8/13/2011 12:00:00 AM

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On drugstore.com they sell a little hand held wand with a small ball on the end that lets water pass through and you put it inside the vagina, is that the same thing as a douche? It says it is supposed to make you feel fresher down there and also helps with any odor but if it acts like a douche and it sounds like it does then we should probably stay away from it.

by fashionqn on 8/2/2012 3:30:25 PM

 
 



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2 things... One is that I have big boobs but they kinda point outward so the middle looks flat in a bra and in a bikini. Any solutions?(pushup bra ain't an option) and another thing is I have had discharge for 18 months and I heard if u dont have ur period at most 18 months after discharge starts then u may need to see a doc? What's goin on? Thanks please respond cuz I've asked this a bunch and no1 is responding!




Hey Gal!

Don't worry about your chest. Most girls have boobs that point outward. If you want to look a little bigger in a bathing suit (without going for a push up) try a demi triangle top. They'll support you in the same way a bra would, bringing you closer to the middle. My advice? don't worry about your chest when your swimming! Catch some waves and enjoy the sun. As for your discharge. Hmm, I don't think I have heard that 18 month rule. If your wondering about your body/puberty give your doc a call. He or she will have all the answers. In the meantime, don't fret about it! 

 
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by cuddlebug143 on 5/16/2012 1:21:55 PM

 
 

what's a douch or hygine wash??

by greengirl1001 on 4/7/2012 10:34:49 PM

 
 

I have to deal with IBS and hypohydrosis(excessive sweating EW) since last year. What should I do?

I smell so bad wherever I go, and people always back away, but don't say anything. even my parents say 'I'm thinking that in my brain.' Mental problems? Nope. I don't.

To make situations worse, I have sweating too, and have to apply deo. like, 10 times a day.(Exaggerating) but people smell it one way or another.

I used to be the most cleanest person on earth, but I'm like sooo bad now. What should I do?

by sready on 12/6/2011 1:28:38 AM

 
 

is BEBE young care showerGelwith parfume in it, also smell from err, ```wild rose`` (reading bottle) healthy to use down there, or does is cause a stronger oder? o.O

by Kitty9901 on 9/29/2011 2:45:09 PM

 
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