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Vaginal Odor - Why Your Vagina Smells Bad & What To Do To Rid Or Better The Smell



Posted: Saturday, April 18, 2009

by Kacycarr
http://www.spotthepimple.com

Let`s get straight to the point that you `re wanting to better the smell of your vaginal odor. Now why would you want to do that because it is perfectly normal for the vagina to have a slight odor, and another thing? It is supposed to be erotic and a turn-on for men. The natural smell of the vagina is the key instigator that boosts a man into seduction mode. Taking the natural vaginal odor away to replace with a sweet scent can be the biggest turn off for man. Consider this before practicing a way to improve the smell of your vagina.

Before moving on let me clarify that the vagina itself does not smell, in fact it is a non smelling organ, as well as self cleansing one too. What you smell is something that has come about due to a cause like sweat, stale wee, or maybe a mixture of ingredients you have used to sweeten up the genitals that hasn`t quite resulted in what you expected.

If you`re vaginal odor is one of unpleasantness and not one deemed natural then there could be many reasons for this, it is best we try to figure out the cause for its occurrence, best way to treat it, and what treatments are appropriate to be rid of it.

Is there a safe way I can make my vagina smell good because as it is, it smells bad? This is a query asked frequently. You have a wide variety of choice in things you can do to freshen up the vagina, but bettering the smell of your vagina with perfume or other is not an ideal solution and can also be harmful. Should the odor you experience be caused by infection, and you go spraying all sorts onto the infected area then serious complications can occur from this.

Bad vaginal odors primarily happen because of:

Urine: If you`re vaginal odor smells of pee, then that is probably what it will be. If urine (stale pee) is left then this can easily be misconstrued as vaginal odor. You need to rinse pubic hair and the vagina after using the toilet, and if the smell persists then it has to be something else.

Sweat: Is nearly always the cause and known for its yucky smell. Once again bathing the vagina and pubic hair will clean sweaty genitals and clear any sweaty odors. Carry wipes in your handbag to freshen up every now and then until you shower or take a bath. Dealing with a smelly vagina is not difficult if the odor has risen from any of the above two common causes.

Let us direct our attention to the more serious reasons for bad vaginal odors. If the smell is what you would describe as being fishy then it is most likely your problem odor is a result of infection, namely "bacterial vaginosis" (BV.) Bacterial vaginosis is by far the most common of all vaginal infections. It is caused by an overgrowth of various bacteria. It is the actual discharge that is mainly focused upon to determine an exact prognosis. If along with a fishy smell and the discharge appearing white-grey in color, then both these symptoms are giveaway signs that bacterial vaginosis is the problem. Pain, itchiness or vaginal/vulval soreness is not expected with this vaginal disease.

Vaginal thrush, also known as candida, vulvovaginal candidiasis or vaginal candidosis, is a yeast infection commonly suffered by women from all walks of life regardless of the color of their skin. Thrush is caused by candida - a class of fungus. Candida albicans locate in the vagina and is harmless. Fungus in the vagina doesn`t sound too healthy, however it`s there for a purpose and without purposes the body wouldn`t be able to function. If Candida albicans mass it can cause irritation and swelling of the vagina/vulva.

Symptoms of vaginal thrush include:

If you suffer any of these symptoms talk to your GP. Aside from symptoms of thrush you could also experience them of vulvovaginal inflammation if it is present, and they are

Thrush discharge is white and curdy like in texture; watery or purulent (pus) and not smelly.

An episode of thrush can be either mild or severe. Mild symptoms are usually treated with a short course of antifungal medicine taken for 1-3 days, but treatment period may be longer if symptoms are severe. Antifungal treatments for thrush come in the form of intra-vaginal pessaries and oral medications. Topical creams are regular treatments for thrush because of effectiveness in treating vulva soreness. Young girls aged between 12 -16 are often prescribed oral antifungal medications (Fluconazole/ Itraconazole.) These treatments although considered best for treating thrush in this age group have their downsides. They can however cause side effects that include:

Intra-vaginal pessaries namely clotrimazole, econazole, or miconazole are not known for any real side effects, but they can:

If this is your first experience of thrush visit your doctor.

Help prevent thrush

If the symptoms of thrush recur or if any of the listed issues below happen then seek medical attention

Not all treatments are affective in particular individuals; in fact 20% have no success from using antifungal medication. Depression and psychosexual anxieties can give cause for thrush.

To better improve the smell of your vagina you will have to cure your infection first if this is the reason why it is smelly. Why spend money on perfumed smellies for this reason only to have to wash it off. It`s a costly mistake a lot of women make. It only takes a regular dose of warm water to keep the vagina naturally healthy and your partner happy.

Did you know when you treat your own vaginal infection you rid vaginal odour at the same time.
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from meatspace 260 days 16 hours ago.
You are = You're (You're quite knowledgeable about vaginas)

Something belonging to you = Your (Your vagina is healthy)

A long time ago = Yore (In days of yore, dragons were thought to live in vaginas)
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