Why do vaginas smell so bad?
355905
It depends upon the level of sweat and how much discharge you release at a given time.  During your period, the odor is stronger but can normally not be smelled by others.  Not all of them smell bad.
1011330
The best thing to do would be to go to the doctors and get checked out. All girls have a strong smell in their private areas anyways, but it's better to be safe than sorry
143624
I'm a person that worries about smelling bad esp. in that area. So I try all sort of products. One of them is VCF a  dissolving vaginal cleansing film it seems to work very good. The only thing is you will want to wear a panty liner. There is also Vagi-Gard Feminine deodorant vaginal suppositories. but I don't think they work as well as VCF. You might even have a UTI because when I get UTI's there is a very bad odor when I urinate. One thing that also works very very well is Dial soap the orange hand soap it elimates odors. My husband has given good compliments after I've used it.
1073990
Because it is a overgrowth of yeast in a otherwise normal discharge. Small amounts of yeast and other organisms are normally found in your vagina, as well as in your mouth and digestive tract. Yeast infections occur when the balance of organisms in your vagina is upset and the amount of yeast in your vagina overgrows, causing an infection. Yeast infections are most likely to act up just before or just after your menstrual period. If you believe you have a yeast infection for the first time, go to your doctor so that they can rule out anything more serious such as an STD and there should not be any overwheming fishy smell if so mention it your doctor, it could be something more serious. Good luck.
590969
It's part of the normal vaginal discharge and a way for the body to clean itself out beyond the normal period.  You should be okay if it's odorless.  It's when it smells like cottage cheese that you've got a problem.
580395
When was your last pelvic exam? If you haven't gone to the doctor this year, schedule an appointment soon.\n\nA vagina is supposed to smell like a vagina. That's a little musky with a tinge of vinegar. But if you notice really foul odors from the vagina (or odd or discolored discharges), that may indicate infection. You will need to see the doctor to determine if you have a disease. The doctor can do an examination of your genitals, and swab the inside to look for bacteria or parasites.\n\nSo if you really think something's wrong, don't hesitate to see a doctor. If you don't, and there *IS* something wrong, it can progress to pelvic inflammatory disease and cause permanent infertility.
16459
Basically everyone has bacteria on their bodies that can smell.  Bacteria like to be in warm and wet places, like feet, so on feet they tend to multiply more, and cause more smell.  This is the same reason your armpits usually smell.\n\nHowever, athlete's foot (a fungus) can cause smell as well.
137233
ewwww first of all second of all no that is not normal maybe she isnt washing it enough or good enough you have to get all in the cracks to get it clean or maybe she has an infection a doctor can tell tyou this but you need to inform her that there is a problem you being her botfriend and all go to her gently and explain that while you dont mean to offend her vagina has an unpleasant odor and you think she should see a doctor to find if ther is a problem if the tests come back negative maybe she just isnt washing it often enough make sure she takes 2 showers a day and is really washing it not just passing through dig in literally and clean it also try telling her to shave her pubes the hair could trap nasty odors in it so shaving it off could help also try a new brand soap or body wash caress is really good if all else fail wash it for her you get in the shower with her wash her from head to toe make it sensual if she still smells after that then she probbaly always will sometimes when an odor is let to rest for a while it wont go away  no matter what you do so get it now before it is too late one of my closest friends had this problem and she didnt  catch hers in time  she still smells and it is not good it gets worse after time  good luck
111971
The vinegar probably just killed alot of your vagina's good bacteria and you may be well on the road to an infection of sorts, this happens when you disrupt vaginal pH balance. You could use some Gynecort or Vagisil but the ultimate healer is oxygen! As much as possible avoid nylons in hose and panties, wear cotton try not to wash that area with anything but warm water, and try to avoid any more douching or other than normal cleansing and it should go away and stay away.
457014
In the vagina, there's both good and bad bacteria.  The good bacteria are there to keep the bad bacteria and germs from overgrowing and taking over.  When you douche, you wash away everything, including the good bacteria, and you disturb the natural balance of bacteria that nature has provided.  This then allows any bad germs to take over.  The inner part of the vagina also cleans itself, just by nature, so making any attempt to interfere with nature's own process is useless.  I think a doctor would tell you this same thing, since I got this information from an article in a medical journal.
115863
Discharge is normal...it's healthier when it's clear.  It can be a sign of sexual desire...this is why there is panty liners in the store...you use these when you're not menistrating and have that clear discharge stuff.  Sometimes this discharge is a reflection of your diet...are you getting enough water and fruits/veg's?\n\nWhen it starts to smell or is chuncky you may have a yeast infection...caused by sperm or by antibotics or by tight panty hose or by wet swimsuits.  Get medication from the supermarket...and eat yogert and drink cranberry juice; these help move that infection out.
216006
the 'fishy odor' is actually the definite term for those women who have discharges coming from their vagina that smells fishy... a characteristic of a discharge that is commonly caused by the bacteria 'GARDNERELLA VAGINALIS'.. GARDNERELLA is genus of anaerobic bacteria that would cause vaginitis or even late miscarriage in pregnant women.
588590
These secretions are natural (as long as they are not accompanied by itching or strong unpleasant odor). It is your vigina's way of cleaning itself. \n\nIf you are uncomforable, try using panty shields that you can buy next to the sanitary napkins (kotex).\n\nThe origin of the problem is probably a slight estrogen excess. Probably does not need any treatment as long as that is the only symptom.
91251
Contrary to popular belief, women shouldn't douche at all!! The vagina has "good" bacteria in it for protection of infections. If this bacteria is disturbed, that's when yeast infections happen and other infections. If a woman douches, she disturbs the natural balance of good bacteria and can cause problems. Also douching pushes the bacteria into the uterus which can cause major problems! The uterus doesn't need these bacterias. The bacteria in the vagina is there to protect the uterus from infection. Don't douche at all, a wash on the outside is all that is needed.
750610
Vaginal secretions are anything that comes out of your vagina.  They are self-cleaning organs, so they're constantly sloughing off cells and getting rid of stuff.  It's why women's panties have the lining.  It's a good thing.  Also, it's a good way to tell if you have an infection.  The secretions will have a weird texture and/or color and will smell bad.
1051159
It all depends on the smell,  all discharge smells but as long as the smell is not rank or fishy smelling and the discharge is white or clear then your okay. Yellowish and offensive smelling discharge is bad.
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You have bacterial vaginosis and douching will only make it worse!! Unless you douche with boric acid that is the only kind of douche that ould help. Stay away from perfumes of any kind down there.\n\nIf you can spare $5 or so go get a bottle of acidopholus... take it twice a day for a week. Then once a day for another week. Try to always keep a bottle of it around. If you are noticing that it is coming back, then your sex partner could be a carrier and he needs to be treated as well. I am not sure that acidopholus would work for him. He may need antibiotics. \n\nYou may notice that it is worse after a tub bath avoid these as much as possible. Nobody really knows what causes it but your vagina is supposed to be an acidic environment when you have BV it turns into a high alkaline environment which is what causes the smell.\n\nMy ex husband was a carrier, he even kept giving it to his ex wife before me. He is an alcholic and also chews not sure if that was the reason but even after he took the antibiotics he was still giving it to me anyway...who knows I am fine now but i still have to avoid tub baths and when I do take one I make sure to take an acidopholus