Here's The 5 Common Vaginal Odors Explained If Your Vagina's Healthy

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There’s an argument about on the vagina smell, if this natural or normal? If this ailment? Why it have different smell? The reason why it is because the food you eat, your personal hygiene and also the amount of sweat your body produces.

To maintain your vagina healthy don’t use perfumes or gel to cover up the smell. If you are experience having a bad odors than others maybe your vagina have problems.


Here’s the 5 common vaginal odors to recognize if your vagina is healthy:

1. Yeasty scent

A yeasty scent is a sign of yeast infection which is accompanied by thick and white discharge and itchiness.

2. Fishy smell

A fish smell from the vagina is usually a sign of trichomoniasis or bacterial vaginosis, which may be a result of bacterial imbalance or an STI. Both condition give off a fishy smell which is usually accompanied by a grey or white discharge.


3. Metallic smell

A metallic smell coming from the vagina is common after your period has passed or after internal ejaculation which disrupt your vaginal pH. The smell usually goes away after a while, so if it continues for a longer period, you need to visit your doctor.


4. Rotten smell

If your vagina gives off a rotten smell, it’s a sign of a serious problem that may require immediate medical attention. It may be a lost tampon; this problem is more common than you can imagine. A lost tampon will stay in place until it’s removed by a professional and slowly rot, causing further problems.


5. Musky odor

If your vaginal odor has turned musky and heavy, you’re probably wearing tight panties that give the organ no space to breathe. This also makes you sweat more, so make sure to wear looser panties and use a light soap to clean your vagina well.

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