georgie77889 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I've been told that douching helps... but it's not safe. What can a girl do to make sure she smells good down there? Link to comment
Lily04 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 take a shower? that's all I can think of.. Link to comment
Vert Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Just shower and make sure you (or her) washes it off and cleans it. I've found that the scent can be bad if it "simmers" overnight or all day. The sweat and juices get kind of stagnant in there and it can get smelly. Link to comment
Mun Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 My Recommendation : Shower regularly and use a body spray like Passionate Kisses by Victoria Secrets I love it ! Link to comment
Sexychiick16 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 CLean down there in a Hot bubble bath with a good smelling soap... You can eat sweet kind of things...Like Fruits with a lot of sugars...Sugars like Ill tell u in Pm I have to remember.... i know tho..but yeah lol im out of it right now 10 30 is late to me... Ttyl Link to comment
Empathy Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 They do make sprays and stuff that are specifically for that purpose. I think they might sell them at sex shops. You can always do a search online to find something. Link to comment
JenniferAZ19 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Yeah... really never had that problem. I always thought that if you didn't clean yourself with over the counter products, you were nasty, but really you can make a problem worse by useing that crap, plus it isn't good for you at all. If God wanted you doing that, you'd think it would be in the Bible. You know, guys also have "smell problems" but they don't have to use anything but a shower, so I would think just a nice looong sudsy shower and you shall be fine! Just don't go overboard... that can turn into a problem. In more ways than one! Link to comment
guy40az Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Taking a shower don't always help a lot in that area I would recommend taking a nice hot bubble bath if you do that for a couple of days in a row that will help a lot. Link to comment
Empathy Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 A lot people have been saying to take bubble baths. I wouldn't do that too often if I were you. It can cause urinary tract infections. They're NO fun. At least that's what the good ol' doc told me when I was really little. I used to get UTI's a lot when I was younger and the doctor said it was b/c I was taking too many bubble baths. I stopped taking bubble baths and it hasn't been a problem since. Plus if you clean yourself too much in that region you increase your risk of getting a yeast infection. It kills the good bacteria that fights off the production of yeast. Link to comment
JenniferAZ19 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 You mean it doesn't always help you? or females? Cuz taking a shower ALWAYS helps me. I don't know, I guess if it's bad a very long bubble bath could help, but if that doesn't help then seeing a doctor is what I would do, because there could be something wrong. Link to comment
JenniferAZ19 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Yeah I heard about bubble baths leading to UTI's also. My little sister gets them a lot. Most little girls get them though. Not fun. They make you very sick, you wouldn't think so, but it seems like your dehydrated. I know I posted that maybe taking bubble baths could help, but I really don't see how there would be a difference, because your just sitting there, soaking the outside of your body, not the inside. (we have concluded that it's not healthy to wash out our insides) Link to comment
ayekasong Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I'd just like to add that if the smell is a continuous problem, it wouldn't hurt to talk to your doctor, as it can be a symptom of other conditions in the vaginal region. I've had some not-so-pleasant smells that have been cured by a little more attention to hygiene... believe it or not, I found that a little hair trim can help you keep the area cleaner and thus it smells better. Link to comment
shygirl23 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I was always taught to be very gentle with my genitals when bathing. As a little girl I was told that I shouldn't use soap near my vagina (vulva was okay, but only external parts), only warm water and a wash cloth. Was I taught wrong? It seems to me that I'm seeing a lot of people claiming that only rigorous scrubbing gets the job done. Also, many people have told me (parents, health teachers, etc.) that it's not good for girls to clean their vaginas so thoroughly. Basically the same thing that my mother taught me. Adults preached to me that douches and hygeine sprays weren't a good idea. Don't get me wrong, I bathe and shower twice a day and definitely give attention to my lower regions, but I never worry about scouring everything down. I also use minimal soap (not shower gel, but very gentle soap), and wash gently. And I never have any problems (except when I'm on my period, but that's a little trickier, I guess). Maybe I'm wrong though, and we all should go scrub with Comet and steel wool every morning. That's the idea I get when I see/hear what some people say about their hygeine habits. Link to comment
Empathy Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 HAHAHA! Comet and steel wool? Damn good one! lol. Anyway, you are right. As I said before, you shouldn't clean too thoroughly in the nether region. Some people even believe that you shouldn't wash at ALL but I wouldn't go that far. You should wash everyday but do it with a gentle soap. Nothing with perfumes or really strong fragrances added to them. Link to comment
ayekasong Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I should have clarified - by more attention to hygiene, I meant making sure you wipe properly after using the toilet (gross but important), and gently wash with warm water in the shower. And the hair trim just helps prevent stuff from collecting down there... at least for me. Link to comment
geo_jane Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Agreed, When it comes to vulvar hygiene, showers are better than baths. Gentle, mild, non-perfumed soaps are better than heavily scented ones because for some people the heavily scented ones cause irritation down there. And be sure to wear loose, breathable clothing and preferably cotton underwear. Link to comment
JenniferAZ19 Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Yes! Trimming down there is more than likely why I don't have this problem. So, I agree with that. It actually makes you feel cleaner also. Good idea. I didn't really think of suggesting that. Link to comment
tahlia Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 I wouldnt worry too much. I'm sure you don't smell anymore than everyone else. I mean no girl or guy for that matter smells like roses down there. This is how god made us. If we were animals men would be attracted to that scent, and a few of my guy friends say they love it and it turns them on. Its all natural so i wouldn't be self conscious about it and if your boyfriend has said something then he's an idiot. Link to comment
Sexychiick16 Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 dont u wipe front to back right? lol Isnt that ur question? If you wipe back to front it brings up the stuff from the back to the front and sometimes it stays and creates a infection.. You can get a yeist infection if u wipe the 2nd way..the first way is how ive known..lol Hey that sounded real scientific! haha im a genious! J/k No ide reccomend monistat One...It works if u have a yeist! kk Bye Link to comment
shygirl23 Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Yes, you're right, it is better to wipe from front to back. Link to comment
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