vaginal smell after sex - Women's Health

hopeful2000

Jun 13, 2011

To: everyone

Hello, Wow there is a lot to read here. Short version, been dealing with the stinky after sex for about 4 years now, after being married for 11 years. I've controlled it pretty well by using a nice easy squeeze (lol) hair color bottle that looks kind of like a douche bottle, filled with just warm water, i am prone to infections so no soaps, they are bad for you and can make it smell even worse. but i use any plain antibacterial soap when i shower. so I was skeptical about the peroxide especially because it doesn't smell to good by itself. but i do know that peroxide does help ph levels and the ph balance issue makes sense. I used a 2 to 1 ratio water and peroxide. smell was gone immediately. i can't believe it. I hope it works. I have lost a lot of my desire to even want sex because it's such a hassle to have to get up and wash myself out after wards. and if i didn't get every crevice cleaned good enough it was all a waste of time. I am looking forward to getting my sexual desire back...........

sena616

Jun 21, 2011

To: EVERYONE

I have the same isssue. I have unprotected sex with my fiancee everyday because we have been trying to get pregnant, but soon after he cums inside me i never smell it but if i go to bed without showering(remember im trying to get pregnant) then the next day it smells really bad, I douche all the time and it smells great after that but, i want to get prego but i also cant stand the smell to where i have to wash. I want to get prego but the smell to me is not worth it, even if he doesnt mind the smell.

mslegz2

Jun 29, 2011

To: All

I can't believe that there are others who is going through the same thing as myself. I have an horrible odor after sex with my husband and it lingers for days. When it first started happening a few years ago, it was, infrequent. Then it started happening more frequent after sex. The odor sometime would be so "loud" and offensive I would hate to be around people. Douching didn't help, only covered up the smell for a day maybe. Now I use RePhresh and over the counter product to balance out the PH in women vaginas. I've read some other great tips on here and will try to restore my PH balance naturally.

cyasoonluv

Jun 30, 2011

To: Whomever

The vaginal odor after sex will not go away with a shower. I found it would only leave by having LONG baths soaking in the tub. Feel like a pune after, but the smell is gone until my husband gets frisky again.

JustCurious32311

Jul 01, 2011

To: whomever can help!

i am young and i have been sexually active for a short while. i have had only 2 partners. i noticed that the day after my current partner and i engage in sexual intercourse i have an odor that last a while. its quite embarrassing and it bothers him as well. what is this smell? and how can i get rid of it? its beginning to effect my sex life.

Alicebvt

Jul 01, 2011

To: all

Been doing some research...
I have noticed that many responders with this complaint are not even sexually active, whilst the predominant "jump to conclusion" tendency seems to be to explain it away that vaginal odour stems from, or follows, vaginal intercourse with ejaculation.

So I looked up some stuff. The pH of vaginal secretions should average about 4.0, which is on the acidic side of 7.0 on a 0 - 14 scale. Male semen seems to be on the alkaline side at an average of about 7.5, which would seem to suggest a neutralising effect. What that really means is that Ali doesn't have a clue what that means, but I did an experiment and did a smell test recently prior to, during, and after intimacy. You know what? I did notice the stronger smell a day or two following the event (don't tell my hubs I called it that, please!!!), but the parts of the smell that were stronger were more like MY odours than his. Microbes? I don't know, but I

a) never douche anymore. b) am post menopausal with no children, and c) my hubs has had a vasectomy.

I am hyper-sensitive to smell, so I consider me-self a sorta expert on this issue. Infectious odours tend to be "off" smells, like the classic "fishy", but strong body odours can be, in a sense, normal. Let doc & lab have a go at it, but if you still don't like it after being pronounced good, hale & healthy, I would only ask you to not be so hard on yourself. Make sure, but maybe its okay.

Alicebvt

Jul 01, 2011

To: all

p.s we almost always, when we are aroused, exude a sexual smell for many good reasons. so female smells are almost always assured during lovemaking to some extent, and of course afterwards. It is really a good thing. If healthy. Gotta get a good man & a good doc. Okay a g

star687

Jul 01, 2011

To: Everyone

I have the same problem, just had a baby 5 months ago and when I went for my postpartum and told my dr of the smells adn discharge that said it was bv, and I had no idea what this was as i have never had it before because I have been with the same person for years and it makes me embarrassed to have sex with him because of it, once while we were having sex i started to smell myself and got up and went into the bathroom and he came in a couple of seconds later and hoped into the shower and the first thing he washed was his penis. I just want this crap to go away. freaking hate this ****

bikerbabe3

Jul 02, 2011

To: All

OMG!!!! Thank you for this forum....................I am 45 and have never had this issue before!!!!! I have been freeking out for two weeks!!!!!! After living in hell for 2 years with breast cancer and autoimmune issues, and being single/alone for most of it, I finally found an amazing man, and have become sexually active once again.............................only to have the end result......the smell..............I see my doctor weekly, for other issues, and mentioned it to him back then........he suggested a yeast infection, which I've never had.......so I took a round of oral meds that he suggested......only to have been active several times this week and once again................the odor. I did read about the ph info, and will try that. I am so glad I'm not alone in this!!!!!! Also good to know that a compromised immune system has a role in this too.................UGHHHHHH, wish me luck.........I'm happy as a clam being sexually active again, but sooooooooooo don't want to smell like one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! rofl

bikerbabe3

Jul 02, 2011

OMG!!!! Thank you for this forum....................I am 45 and have never had this issue before!!!!! I have been freeking out for two weeks!!!!!! After living in hell for 2 years with breast cancer and autoimmune issues, and being single/alone for most of it, I finally found an amazing man, and have become sexually active once again.............................only to have the end result......the smell..............I see my doctor weekly, for other issues, and mentioned it to him back then........he suggested a yeast infection, which I've never had.......so I took a round of oral meds that he suggested......only to have been active several times this week and once again................the odor. I did read about the ph info, and will try that. I am so glad I'm not alone in this!!!!!! Also good to know that a compromised immune system has a role in this too.................UGHHHHHH, wish me luck.........I'm happy as a clam being sexually active again, but sooooooooooo don't want to smell like one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! rofl

skyblueman

Jul 04, 2011

To: The Great People of USA!

Lets Break it down. The sperm which is in both male and Female is a living organism. Thus it is alive!! It only has a small window of life, Thus it Dies, Weather it is in your body or out. It Dies. When it dies it is flushed out of the body through urination or bile movement. This smell is a fishy smell. Because the sperm is mix with your urine and other body waste. If you notice a high concentrated smell, You need to drink some Viniger and water(organic) to help clean out your system. This will in return make you a much healthier individual. The sperm has to die sometimes as your body continues to make more of it by the minute. So don't worry. Just just some Viniger and water or cranberry juice better both!! and lets flush that dying stuff out of your body. The smell is death or dead sperm. Your body is programed to rid all waste.. So if you have sex the sperm which is released that does not get ejaculated out will die... That is the smell you are asking about...

skyblueman

Jul 04, 2011

To: The Great People of USA!

Lets Break it down. The sperm which is in both male and Female is a living organism. Thus it is alive!! It only has a small window of life, Thus it Dies, Weather it is in your body or out. It Dies. When it dies it is flushed out of the body through urination or bile movement. This smell is a fishy smell. Because the sperm is mix with your urine and other body waste. If you notice a high concentrated smell, You need to drink some Viniger and water(organic) to help clean out your system. This will in return make you a much healthier individual. The sperm has to die sometimes as your body continues to make more of it by the minute. So don't worry. Just just some Viniger and water or cranberry juice better both!! and lets flush that dying stuff out of your body. The smell is death or dead sperm. Your body is programed to rid all waste.. So if you have sex the sperm which is released that does not get ejaculated out will die... That is the smell you are asking about...

snohwhite

Jul 15, 2011

To: Everyone

I have suffered from this problem for a few years now. I can gladly say that I do not have this problem anymore and yes I am still with the same guy. I did some research on this condition. It is caused from a lack of vitamin D. You may be getting enough vitamin D but your body is not able to process it correctly. Therefore if you are getting enough vitamin D then supplement it with Magnesium because the two vitamins work together. This cured my problem overnight and I feel like a new woman. I do not get enough vitamin D so I take a vitamin D supplement and 350g of Magnesium a day. Hopefully, this will cure the problem for you too. Best of luck!

Alicebvt

Jul 15, 2011

To: all

Okay,

Here's where I'm at with this issue. I really don't want to offend any of you who thrive on the holistic, natural, vitamin side of life. Fact is, in the absence of patholological issues (mainly infections, STD's (never had one, Thankx very much!!), and other major problems with my body, I have come to terms with the FACT, that my female bottom smells. More than I would wish her to; enough that husband enjoys it during intimacy, and sufficiently 'smelly' that this has bothered me my entire adult life. Yet...

Sanitising the human body is both unnecessary and (in my opinion) wrong. Understanding one's conditions (normal vs. changes), however, is both necessary and RIGHT, so go fer' it!.

I have been self-examining my vulva for about a decade now, and I have learned what works for me, and when I need medical pro help. It's really easy.You don't need any equipment. I just use a mirror and a light, and I jot down my observations, questions, and concerns in a journal, which I bring to my gynaecologist annually. She is very bright, and she fills in the gaps in my knowledge base, so if your doc is not that communicative, then get another one. Its worth the hassle. You know what? You are a consumer of their expertise, not a victim of insurance!!! Make them satisfy the consumer - which is YOU.

Once you get a clean bill of health, then that is your baseline. Don't worry about your preconceptions of what you find out. Try to learn to live with it. You will be healthier and happier if you do not succumb to the lurer and temptations of the "get rid of your smell" companies.

Sorry to rant, but this is MY issue.

Ta,
Ali

Kheaven

Jul 23, 2011

To: Everyone

Calm down. Little did I know that the penis was a gateway for infection and the vaginal canal a pool of "flora" - good and bad. I have never tested positive for any STIs and I have had a battery of tests recently. I may have developed an autoimmune disease trigered by my ex-partners "flora."
To men I say do not open your gateway to the "flora" out there. To woman I say the same and get your own "flora" under control. If your man's sperm has been basic for 1000's of years, then do what you must to control your flora and get it prepared for a little basic semen if that is your choice.

SexuallyConfused

Jul 28, 2011

To: ShouldiBeWorried?

I just had sex(protected) for the first time about 4 days ago , and the next time I went to go to the bathroom , I got an unwelcome odor ... I'm afraid other people can smell it to , and it's quite aggravating .. How should I get rid of this problem !??!?!?!! And I won't say my exact age , but I'm afraid to go and buy something at the store to help with this problem because I don't want my parents finding out about any of this sexual stuff ... SOMEONE PLEASEEEE HELP !

SexuallyConfused

Jul 28, 2011

To: EVERYONE

My post before this was actually directed toward everyone .. So an answer from everyone would be nicce ....... THANKS !

babybug1976

Jul 29, 2011

It's funny but when I masterbate I get an odor but NOTHING like the one I get after my bf and I have sex. I will say that you DEFINITELY ARE what you eat! When I eat garlic, my vag smells and tastes like garlic. When I eat a lot of fruit, it tastes and smells sweet. That is not the issue at hand. When I was single and "rubbed one out" my vagina smelled like vag juice but it didn't *stink*. Now, after sex, it smells AWFUL! It's NOT fishy, it just smells like dead rat or something is stuck in my cooter. I've tried tinkling after sex. I've tried cleaning myself really, really well after sex but bottom line it doesn't bother my bf, it bugs me. Honestly it doesn't even bug me that much until the next day when I can still smell it and I have showered a few times. UGH!

I'm gonna buy the pH papers and see what our individual pH levels are and start taking a probiotoc supplement and see if that helps with the normal "flora" of my girl. I don't have burning or itching that I have had when I've gotten yeast infections due to administration of antibiotics, but I have that stench the next couple days afterward. What's bad is that we have sex three-seven times a day. I LOVE for him to come inside of me but he's just as happy splooging on my face, boobs, ***, etc.

Bottom line ladies: Men are pretty easy. I'm sure they know what's going on and if you give them the opportunity to do so, they'll come just about anywhere you want them to. Get creative and be fun! I'm wondering if Eric's pH is lower because he eats to much junk food or something. I dunno but I'll post here after I test his semen.

Estiquem

Aug 11, 2011

To: all

Important discussion. I have a girl with vaginl odora

info_girl

Aug 21, 2011

To: everyone

my odor smells really bad and i been having this problem for 2 months. i went to get checked and the doctor said its a bladder infection. i really dont think its a bladder infection. i been with my boyfriend for 8 years and when we have sex it hurts me down there. it feels like i'm way to tight and i never felt that before. should i been worried?

LadyDW

Aug 25, 2011

To: All

I would like to thank you all for talking about this beacause I thought I was crazy. I didnt get this problem until after my second child and I had the 5yr IUD and had no problem was wounderful got the 10 yr and this problem begin It not a fish smell just a LOUD SEX Smell which I hate I tried every thing frm baths, showers and Douche. and nothing helped. But now i will try add more milk and fruites and a better diet and see where that getts us. My husband is happy that I have answer to what Im going through thank You Ladies! I think more doctors should talk about this more!

Lady D

Spuddles

Aug 31, 2011

To: Everyone

wow long forum lol me and my boyfriend don't used any type of protection and he pulls out to ejaculate, but i'm thinking of getting the 5 year coil and am afraid of letting him *** inside me, because the only time he did, months ago, i hated the feeling of it dripping out and the smell of it. he just has smelly semen so i forgot about it. i just really dont think i will enjoy sex as much if he starts coming inside me....he is 26 and i am 19 and he is obviously used to doing this with past partners and so i dont want to **** him off by telling him that he still cant

lulu913

Sep 08, 2011

To: all

The reason there is a smell is because you are not urinating after sex. Going to the bathroom would help. Using vinegar and warn water to wash will help with the bad smells. Also using deodorant will help control the smell because our vaginas have the same glands as our arm pits. Yeah they both sweat so they both smell.

nancy962

Sep 09, 2011

To: All

CURE FOR BV

Hey all,

I suffered with BV off and on until I found this cure. 1/2 hydrogen peroxide 1/2 purified water in an empty dousche bottle (so pour out the stuff that comes in the doushe bottle at Walgreens and refill with what I just said). And get in the shower and squirt it in your vag and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then fill bottle with purified water and rinse it out.

At night insert a probiotic tablet in your vag which you can get at Whole Foods. It's specifically for your vag. Do this for 3 days.

Seriously my vagina is like new. I'm so happy I found this cure and I haven't had any BV infection in 6 months! So happy :))

collegegirl783

Sep 13, 2011

To: Help573

OMG i read your post and i nearly fell out of my chair. we have the SAME EXACT STORIES. even the length of our relationship is the same! (well mines about a yr and a half, close enough) I just got the nuvaring 3 months ago. I don't have the yeast infection problem though, but the smell and discharge definately affects our relationship, and none of this started happening until i got the nuvaring too. My boyfriend also questions if i am faithful because he's got it in his mind that the pH levels of 2 different sperms inside me is "what makes the smell" which is completely false and ignorant. I think im going to take him with me to my nxt gyno appt bc the things that come out of this guys mouth makes NO SENSE. anyway lol. thank you so much for posting! i started to think it was a problem with ME and now i realize its most likely just my birth control

Knowlege26

Sep 22, 2011

To: Anyone with this problem

Hi,
I was a virgin until I met the man of my dreams in speech class in college six months ago. I was a 25 year old virgin, soon to be 26. And My bf was a virgin too. His dad had cancer so he had no time for dating and believe me...he was a virgin! well. I am on birth control and the first time we had sex, my bf refused to wear a condom. I figured im on birth control so whats the harm. well now when I pee it is so so so SO stront. It doesn't smell sweet, but almost spicy. Like a Teriyaki sauce gone sour. Its the only way to explain this. Even if I dont have sex with my bf for a week the smell is still there!!! I have my period now and with a tampon the pee smells worse. What should I do? Should I go to the doctors? Is it my ph levels?

granmabucko

Sep 23, 2011

To: knowledge 26,

Because it has been your first time for sex, you most likely have cystitis, a urinary tract infection. This is often called honeymoon cystitis and it happens because the penis rubbing on your urinary tract irritates it and can cause an infection in your bladder. often virgins or women who havn't had sex for a while will find this happens. You will need to see a DR because it can get very painful. You can take Ural to change the PH level. Most women smell for a day or two after sex , if the man ejaculates inside. As the other posts say the sperm die and that smells, the PH level of the vagina changes as well. I hate the smell and have come looking for ways to get rid of it without to much fuss. So after you have been checked by a Dr and and found not to have thrush or other vaginal infections or STD's then the smell after sex is SEX smell yuk. It also tells other males you are taken and conversely causes them to be interested. Good old pheremones. Now how do I stop the odor? Without douches.

BYEbyeBV

Sep 25, 2011

To: EVERYONE

I have been having this problem for a couple of years now myself. I only get bv after I have sex where he cums inside me. I HAVE A VERY EASY AND CHEAP WAY TO MANAGE THIS ISSUE LADIES!!!!!!!!! Go to a cvs, rite aid, walgreens...or whatever similar store close to where you live. Go to the isle where you find vitamins & probiotics. Look for Acidophilus. There are a few different types of Acidphilus, but make sure you get one that is chewable (VERY IMPORTANT!). When you notice that fishy odor, put 1-2 of these chewable acidophilus waffers inside your vagina. Make sure you wear a light pad or panty liner as they will slowly dissolve inside you and leak out. I like to do this at bedtime and when I wake up in the am...bv in GONE! No joke. This is THE best solution I've come across. Sure beats going to the gyno, paying a co-pay and using messy creams that take days to work. Also I like the idea that its completely naturally, no chemicals like the RX creams! The brand I use is NATURE"S BOUNTY and the waffers smell and taste like sweet strawberries (bonus). You can essentially eliminate BV from your life if after unprotected sex you just pop one inside your vagina before you fall asleep :-) it prevents it from even happening!!
(Also note that you need to keep the bottle refrigerated after you open it!)

GOOD LUCK LADIES!!!

flora61

Sep 26, 2011

I started a new relationship with a great guy and we have had sex every day recently, so you can imagine started to sense that unusual odor, would monistat or similar medication help?

flora61

Sep 26, 2011

I started a new relationship with a great guy and we have had sex every day recently, so you can imagine started to sense that unusual odor, would monistat or similar medication help?

76725492

Nov 01, 2011

I heard many years ago (Native American culture) that is the 'union' is meant to be forever that there is no smell other than the sweet, musty scent that arouses both partners. If there is a scent after sex it is because the union is not considered proper.

Thunderdome

Nov 03, 2011

Guys can carry BV, Carlecus Blackwell of Okc is a carrier of some foul ****. Carrying it from women to women and impregnating young teen girls. Will the babies get it?

shancur1976

Nov 14, 2011

Try drinking plenty of water and even cranberry juice. Drink alot of it and you should see an improvement immediately

scaredycat123

Dec 16, 2011

ive been having dis discharge for a long time now i thought it wud have gone away but it only got worst. it smells awful like decayed fish. it haz a yellow to green color. sometimes i get embarrass wen im with my gfs coz i tink dey are smelling me. i shower like 3 times per day yet wen i put on a liner i see dis discharge.im really scared to have oral sex coz im afraid my partner wud smell it. i havet had sex in a long time coz d smell gets worst wenever i have sex or wen i wake up in d morning...im embarras to even go to d doctor

bella2311

Jan 14, 2012

Thank you I feel normal now. As women we have these embarrasing questions and some women make us feel stupid for asking. My doctor couldn't even answer. After 2 paps within 1 momonth I figured it had to be the mixture because it is after sex the next day. Thanks to the real honest and supportive ladies. I have been wearing scented panty shields and taking wipes to the bathroom when I am working because I am afraid others can smell my funk. Lol.

mndburrell

Jan 15, 2012

I have that same smell and have been dealing with it for 15 years me and my husband use a condom most times to avoid it but if u dont want to a scented panty liner will help catch some of the sperm as it comes out this will help avoid having to change underwear every few hours until the smell is gone which usially takes a day or two.....For some reason I guess their sperm doesnt mix with our natural smell because I never had this problem with other parteners......it is not bacterial vaganosis or a yeast infection

luvmenot752

Jan 20, 2012

To: Thunderdome

You mentioned Carlecus Blackwell. Do you know him????

fleebee22

Jan 26, 2012

i have this problem too.. it doesnt seem to bother my hubby just me.. but i take a shower and my vag is brand new.. but i will deff do some ph testing.. on that note going to shower.. lol

sinseetea

Feb 12, 2012

Ahaaha ive always wanted to smell like a car. That last part of the cimment made me giggle

j177

Feb 15, 2012

To: bikerbabe3

Try rephresh 30 day pills

lm10

Mar 19, 2012

To: barely married

I have this problem also its just your husbands semen coming out of u u might wanna douch with a little warm water and a capful of peroxide right after sex that helps alot!

Superconcerned84

Apr 25, 2012

To: everyone

I have the same issues for about 2 days after I have sex and it is only when he ejaculates into me that this smell occurs. I can tell that my vagina is normal most of the time in reguards to smell so I think it is his semen that is either too acidic or too alkiline. Since I can not control what he eats and drinks, I know this will keep happening. I have lost a lot of will to have sex with my husband. For a wife and a woman it's very serious that I don't feel sexy and I wait and wait until I can't stand it to have sex with my husband and I am always regretting it. Does anyone have any home remedies to cure this situation? I saw some people said Peroxide? I just don't know what is ok to put up there and what isn't. This is an embarassing questions so please be kind lol.

PandaBunz

Apr 30, 2012

To: barelymarried.

Wow ignorance is rampant here. Everyone get your information from professionals. Not just a bunch of weirdos off the "street".

Anyhow B.V. bacterial vaginosis is very likely. PROPER HYGEINE is vital for health. BOTH SEXUAL PARTNERS NEED TO BE CLEAN BEFORE & After SEX. CLEAN BEDDING & Underwear regularly also: THAT GOES FOR THE MAN ALSO.

MILD Ph Balanced wash NO harsh perfumes dyes or soaps. Evaluate what detergent you use on your underwear.

Hands & fingernails are dirty & perfect for causing infection. The vagina needs a delicate balance of bacterias to be healthy & douching will ruin that balance also. USE MESH/cheese CLOTH FILLED W/ PLAIN ORGANIC Active Live cultures Yogurt in your vagina (seriously). This is helpful for vaginal flora balance. Anything you put in; on; or around your genitals can disrupt your vaginal & urethra health. THE ANUS IS right there & needs to be kept Very clean or that bacteria will cause vaginal infection.

hlw5600

May 02, 2012

I dont ever have odor in the vaginal region....but if my husband and I have sex and I go to sleep I smell like fish the next day. help. we have both been checked for STD's and are cleared.

crystal82dawn

May 15, 2012

To: PandaBunz

I deal with after I have had sex with my hubby. IT is bad and it make it where I want no sex anymore.

brownIgirl

Aug 08, 2012

Omg, I thought i was alone... My hubby and I use condoms and i noticed that as soon as i *** there is a smell... Its not fishy thank god... it use to be when we were working on our son. Ive been checked not infections, but even if i masturbate I smell it, its like a sweaty kinda smell.. not awful but not sweet or pleasant.. I know its associated with my O, bc if i fake it I dont smell it...

Paris_Bebe1

Aug 19, 2012

To: Barely married

Hi I'm also a married women and I too have the same issue the next day after intercourse I found a solution that works if you go by Walmart they sell these vaginal medicated wipes that helps with the foul odor and they also have a pink style bottle to shower but it's only used for ur vaginal area. It helps reduce the foul smell and it helps to shower every day with it.

loca1976

Sep 18, 2012

Hi Im 36 yrs old and my ovaries hurst when I dont have sex and its funny but ever sence I turn 34 my sex drive when high. If I dont have sex i get in a bad mood and my ovaries hurts so much :( ??why

kavant

Sep 21, 2012

To: all

Found a quick and easy solution. I had read that garlic was good for yeast infections but didn't realize it works for this too. I cut a clove in half and inserted for an hour. Removed and no more smell at all! WARNING: You need to be able to get the garlic out. I sewed a string through the garlic the long way and tied it so that it would act like a tampon. When I was ready, I pulled the string and out it came. I sure there are other methods but that worked for me. Yay garlic!

kanelingus

Sep 25, 2012

To: lulu913

I likes a smelly vagina with the smell of down-there sweat!! It's heavenly!! When I go down...I love to inhale and take all the odor in...it's the natural essence of a woman. The smell turns me on so much, I seem to go in a feeding frenzy being careful not to bite! But the most pleasure I get is knowing that she's aroused and I CAN SMELL IT!

angel7675

Oct 03, 2012

Im 36 and my boyfriend is 37. the smell came about 2years ago and I thought that maybe it was an std..Im so thank full Im not the only one who suffers this. its horriable.I hate having sex anymore becouse of it. will try some of the things you all have posted. thank u all. ang

Justice99

Oct 04, 2012

To: Mentally Exhausted Vagina

It's going to be about a year that I've been with my significant other and we have been working on this issue together. He has been real supportive. I realized washing with bar soaps were part of the issue. The scent is strong and even when he washes his penis with the bar soap and inserts inside me I smell the order. I started washing with Vagisil soap on a loofer and that helped a lot. We came to the conclusion that bar soaps were not good for me and him washing his penis with it wasn't working either. It feels like a lot of work and there are times where I don't even want to have sex. I have felt embarrassed even though he has been supportive. I'm such a clean person, even OCD at times that this issue really gets to me. Between soaps, powders and pantyliners and just always being cautions can be exhausting mentally. I thought I was the only one with this problem and then I read everyone's post and a sigh of relieve came over me that I am not the only one. We will continue to work at this as a couple and when we get to the perfect combination I will keep you all posted :-)

GABBEEEEE

Oct 13, 2012

To: all

okay well my issue is a little different than others.

every since i became pregnant is when my partner and i noticed that my vagina smelled different. the smell is very strong, no sooner than he ejaculates inside me. even without sex, i notice a change in the "smell" of my vagina. its really disturbing and i would like an explanation. only problem is i don't want to talk to my ob/gyn about these female issues, with my partner in the room ! WHAT DO I DO ?!!!!!!!!!!!

KDL1985

Oct 23, 2012

To: hopeful2000

OMG!!!! Thanks for your info.ive noticed after sex i have the same thing going on but i always assumed it must be me and since im prone to BV I figured that what it was, until recently.Ive been living with my fiance a year now and naturally we stop worrying about pulling out or protection.since weve done so ive noticed that unbearable smell but it seems to bother him to the point that our sexual experiences are limited and exploringing one another isnt an option when i have this odor. Im 27 and we both arent that experienced so talking about it is almost not and option.i tend to feel like im giving him an excuse because he doesnt understand it all. but now i can speak to him in confidence about what it is and possible suggestions to fix it

lucifix

Nov 26, 2012

To: JustCurious32311

i have been pretty sure that my wife has been cheating on me. you see, i don't come inside her. i have suspected that she was seeing someone fro back in her home town out of state. then.... she came back from, "visiting her mother", and she had that fishy smell. it was gone after a few days, and i never thought anymore of it. she is now back again, and so is the smell. What does everyone think? Busted?

Alicebvt

Nov 27, 2012

To: lucifix

Hold your horses, lucifix! :-)
There are a host of reasons women have vaginal odours, infections being the obvious candidate, but hormonal changes, diet, and other factors are sometimes in play. Your wife needs regular checkups, of course, especially if she is experiencing other symptoms. Perhaps you would agree that your relationship might need an examination as well.

Start with straight talk, but in the absence of the obviously absent mutual trust here, a set of outside-the-family ears can work wonders. Non-partisan for sure. Being a Christian, I recommend a pastor (priest, rabbi...) as a first line of defense in the marriage preservation arena, but you don't have to go that route if you are not spiritual. I don't think I am stepping beyond rational reasoning to suppose that fits your situation based solely on your user name! No offence.

Anyway, I doubt your DOUBTS have materialised out of thin air. There seem to be other extenuating issues that lead you to believe your wife, whom you vowed to have and to hold et al, is betraying her own vows to you. This "someone from out of state" could be real, but it also could be a manifestation of your own suspicions, groundless or otherwise. I always tell friends & family to try and SAVE a marriage. It is too precious to waste on folly. Takes hard work, but it is ALWAYS worth it. 'Specially if children are involved!!!

Good Luck

wantsanswera1958

Dec 01, 2012

To: lucifix

That is what i thought about my partner and I accused him of being closeted bi-sexual! Only because of the ****** smell. I thought well= he's going up the "exit only" hole!

onlineqt

Dec 03, 2012

Ladies, please know that you are not alone. Try half peroxide, half water (I won't tell the exact because I'm not a doctor) in a turkey baster, repeat 3 times and shower. For instant gratification put that baster up there with nothing in it and smell it....Yea, it does work right :)! Now, invest the time in yourself, and do this after sex and SMELL the difference. Also...it has been my experience that Rephresh only masks the smell. It actually creates a coating to absorb the odor vs. taking it away completely and my man can taste the coating. After 3 days you're back to foul # veryexpensive. Your ph and your man's ph doesn't balance is all it is, and that's the way it is sometimes. It's not your fault or his, it just is!!!

JustMe9101968

Dec 14, 2012

To: hopeful2000

OMG I never thought googling this would yield any response -- nice to know I am not the only one dealing with this!!! Thanks for the helpful hint -- I will be sure and try it.

dayzedandconfused

Dec 18, 2012

After being with the same man for 20 plus years I thought a smell was normal. It wasnt until I had a new partner that I noticed no vaginal smell after sex. Why would this be, foul smell with one partner but not another?

wantsanswera1958

Jan 07, 2013

To: All have ever had this problem

To EVERYONE out there! First: see a dr.to rule out any type of STD or bacterial infection. I love my 13 year partner but I have had other issuses as well as the "smell". After each time we had sex I would get an UTI. I demanded he wear a condem. Guess what no more UTI Or SMELL! I have been tested for all STD's. All negatory. I have asked him to get checked out and he refuses???? Hum... Unprotected sex is so riskaaaa even though he says he's faithful, whatever I don't want the UTI or the risk!

HealthyHappyJoy

Jan 09, 2013

To: Everyone

Listen, everyone.  I've been dealing with this for several decades and finally figured out how to solve it.  No one enjoys smelling like snapper, so there's no shame (and everything to gain) in finding answers and taking care of your business; it's part of being an adult.  Accept it.

The bottom line (no pun intended) is the vagina MUST be at an acidic pH level of around 4.5 every day.  The vagina also MUST have more of the good bacteria (probiotics) than the bad.  Anything that endangers one of these factors (like period blood or semen), and you will smell trouble.  There are no exceptions to this biological rule.

A few things that work: add a cup of white vinegar to very warm bath water in a VERY clean bathtub.  Get in there and just soak for 20 minutes at least.  DO NOT add anything to this water that will raise the pH to an alkaline level (meaning, NO SOAP, because soap is extremely alkaline).  All you want in this bath water is vinegar.  Then get up, drain the tub, and shower as usual, not using soap down there, but a pH-balanced wash.

After your period, do this vinegar soak.  After sex (every time), do this vinegar soak.  Buy a sitz tub if you have to, but soak that thang!  Once it becomes a part of your routine, you'll just do this, just as you automatically brush AND floss your teeth once or twice a day without crying about it.  The end justifies the means, so to speak.

The other thing is to eat yogurt AND take acidophilus capsules every day.  Just do it.  It's good for your gut and immune system, too.

Lastly...

Norforms are awesome because they are inexpensive AND acidic; they contain lactic acid, which brings your pH level down to a proper level.  They're easy to use, and keep you smelling yummy!  There is an antibacterial agent in Norforms, but if you're taking your probiotics (yogurt and acidophilus), it shouldn't be a problem that the bad guys are being eliminated.  News flash: the good bacteria naturally create both lactic acid AND hydrogen peroxide in your cooter to protect you and give your vagina an ideal ecosystem, so it's all good in the 'hood.

Best wishes!

jhen308

Jan 18, 2013

To: sena616

I also have that one. But to me, it is during and after sexual intercourse. i also smell my husband's discharge the same as i do have. it goes back to normal after the intercourse but it takes around 2 to 3 days. A friend of mine says it's just normal. but its good to visit an obgyne for further clarification about what i experience. i encountered that thing after a miscarriage. it is also good to have a papsmear test.

Bregonzalez

Mar 12, 2013

To: mslkpage

I had sex, then a couple hours later I went to pee and it smelled like a rubbery odor, kind of like a condom. Its 2 days later, and it still smells like that just not as strong, should I be worried?

godymanyaga

Apr 16, 2013

To: bikerbabe3

congratulation for

Glongamore

Apr 16, 2013

To: hopeful2000

I had the same problem a few weeks ago. Are you having unprotected sex. Does he pull out? It sounds like you have Bacterial Vaginosis. It will cause a "fishy" smell after intercourse and is easily treatable!!!

Tina8888

May 04, 2013

Hi everyone :)*

I came across this thread whilst web searching - I think there may be a link between BV and PID (pelvic inflammatory disease), so it would be worth getting that checked, especially the younger of you who haven't started families yet:  PID is hard to diagnose, you can't do a home test but your doctor or STD clinic can test you.

That aside, I think I can help you get rid of this and it's very simple xx

I've been with the same guy for four years, I don't cheat on him - I'm too flipping lazy tbh ;).

When I met him I was having periods, now I've just turned 54 have been through the menopause (late I know - lucky genetics) so I disagree with those who suggest there's a menopausal/adolescent/hormonal changes link.  For what it's worth, I suspect BV's caused by diet - and diet is anything you put in your bodies lovelies, not just food but also alcohol, drugs and whatever those drugs may be cut with.  But who cares?  I'm no angel, never was, not interested in judging anyone, just wanted you to know that so you can include it in your own observations xx  Main thing is making that godawful, embarrassing smell go away.

So, I developed the most awful, stinking, revolting BV in the first 6 months of knowing him, never had anything like it before, blamed him, and to be honest I ain't ever gonna tell him if it wasn't his fault - he'd have me apologising forever!

Science has always been 'my subject' and I have limited faith in doctors so, although I approached my doctor (who offered no help at all) I also got on the net, delved deep and read about three days' worth of scientific papers containing references to BV.

I'm in the UK, dunno if this forum is UK, US or global but the products I refer to are UK-bought and/or UK trade-names.

I've been tested for every STD except HIV (some things I'd rather not know).  I was and am STD free.

I've had a few tests for urinary/bladder infections over the past 4 years, all have been negative.  (I haven't been tested for, PID but will ask for it now).

I'm not prone to thrush (had it twice in my life) but I tried both the oral cure and the pessary:  Neither had any effect, the pessary made the BV smell worse.

I tried Balance-Activ and it did nothing, absolutely useless, also tried various lesser known gels, pessaries and tablets I can't remember the names of anymore, but they were all useless.

The UK Nanny State doesn't allow us to douche but I ordered the equipment from Amazon:  Douched with teaspoon Femfresh + about quarter pint water, didn't fix it.

Stopped using Bubble bath - no change.

Stopped using soap, washed with Femfresh - no change.

Douched with Saline Solution (water + salt) - that worked but very temporary, couple of hours.

Douched with Vinegar + water - same as above, couple of hours.

Tried drinking cranberry juice (yuck) - yes, it worked a bit and may have worked really well if I'd drunk more but it's hard drinking pints of something you don't like.  Tried mixing it with another juice but that stopped it working - I'm guessing the second juice neutralised the cranberry by creating a different juice with a different acid/akalkine composition.

I ain't sticking peroxide up there, end of!

OK, now the things that work :))

There's a gel that you sorta squirt up there, it's called Multi-Gyn Actigel, made by a company called Multi-Gyn.  It works 100%.  Squirt it after a bath.  It's not a cure but it'll give you 12-24 hours.  Setback is it's expensive - £9 or £10 a tube (50ml) - and I was getting through a tube a week!

But the miracle I found deep in the scientific papers was a simple bacteria - Lactobacilllus casei Shirota. Yeah I know, I can't pronounce it either and I didn't recognise it myself till I google'd it, but you'll recognise it when I say it's a 'good bacteria' :)  It's Yakult. That simple :)) It's still not a cure but drink one a day and your BV will be gone - totally and utterly gone.  And I know it's working cos I get lazy, complacent, think I'm cured, forget to drink it or don't get to the shops and the minute I miss a day the BV's back.

It also works pretty quick - works for me within a couple of hours of drinking it - can't figure that out myself cos stuff doesn't go through our systems that fast!  Unless that's telling us the problem starts a lot 'higher up', 'earlier' than we assume.  Whatever :)  It doesn't taste as nasty as it looks, I'd describe the flavour as pineapple & coconut.  But you can mix it with anything, it still works - I've even thrown it in my bag on the way out and tipped it in a vodka & orange, it still worked!

But I probably shouldn't suggest that ;)

Thing is it's easy, natural, 100% effective and so flipping cheap.  No, none of those are the 'thing'.  Thing is it WORKS :))

And no I don't work for whichever company makes Yakult - I just realised I'm probably sounding like I do!  I don't think they're even in this country, they're Swedish or something aren't they?

Just try it.  It's something like £3 - £3.50 for 7 bottles/1 week - and having said that, I doubt the makers would go to the trouble of this post to get that wee bit of money out of you so I guess that alone proves I don't work for them :)

I really really hope it works as well for you as it has for me xx BV is soul destroying, I wouldn't wish it on anyone.  Well, hardly anyone!  Please come back and say if it works for you - I really do research things cos I know the only way we can really fix it is do it ourselves, so I'd love to know if it's a cure-all or just me.  I don't for one minute think it'll be just me, I'll be amazed if is.  I'll come back let you know if I find a definitive link to PID.  But I don't think I will tbh xx