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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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Ive talked with friends about douching, not that any of us would do that but why would you ever want to or need to do it. None of us think its good to use a douche so the message is loud and clear, dont clean down there using douches.

I think a lot of older people still use them. Maybe they need to know that it isnt good to do it too. Its kind of a gross subject but important to talk about.

by luckykel on 8/18/2011 9:41:13 PM

 
 



mod mod mod.
ive noticed that i have discharge like, everyday. when its wet its a clear/eggshell color but on pads and panty liners it dries yellow. that normal... right ?




Hey girl!

Yeah, that's the normal color for discharge! Don't worry! 
Katelyn L.

by maddehsaurr on 8/18/2011 2:06:43 PM

 
 



Hey thanks for the tip i definitely will tell my mom,
But any idea what it could be? Thanks again!




I have no idea what it could be since I don't have any experience in the medical field. Sorry, girl! Good luck! 
Katelyn L.

by hawaii on 8/16/2011 2:04:09 PM

 
 



mod mod mod Yesterday I woke up and felt a really weird feeling " down there", last night i looked at it and there was these 2 red bumps(kinda looks like cold sores) 1 on each "flap" im really scared because im worried it might be really serious. Today it still doesn't feel good i looked again and I think there might be 2 more now. I am feeling sick (headaches, dizziness) does this have anything to do with it. PLez help i already have health probs i dont want anymore. PLEZ PLEZ PLEZ help!




Hey chica!

You definitely need to tell your mom or dad and ask them to make an appointment with your doctor. They'll be able to help you with whatever's going on down there. Hope you feel better! 
Katelyn L.

by hawaii on 8/16/2011 1:55:08 PM

 
 


Mod Mod MOD MODD OH HELP OH HELP
my discharge it smells like vineager!!! Is there sum thing wrong?


 


Hey girly! I've read that this is totally normal. I wouldn't worry too much Smile


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Becca G.

by 526love on 8/13/2011 7:32:03 PM

 
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