Unconfidence Vaginal Odours

It’s easy to keep your vagina clean without smelling like a florist. When the vagina is clean, it secretes a clear white discharge and washing the outside of the vagina with mild, fragrant soap and water can help prevent odour, However, vaginal discharge and bacteria can build up in the vaginal area if not washed regularly, which can worsen the odour over time. 

As we see it, vaginal odours can affect women’s self-esteem and interfere with their sex lives. The good news is there are treatments for these vaginal odours.

What's Vaginitis?

Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that makes it easier for bacteria to grow and may cause foul odours (vaginal odour). It is a common cause of vaginal odour in women aged 15-44.

Yes, vaginitis is very common among women and can be caused by sexual activity or by infections that are not sexually transmitted. Vaginal chafing, using oily skin care products on the vagina, having sexual relations with multiple partners, douching (washing out the inside of the vagina with water or other mixtures), and changing menstrual hygiene products frequently are just some of the risk factors. Sexual activity can disturb vaginal flora because it makes it easier for bacteria to get into the vagina. That’s why women often see an increase in discharge after having sex.

When vaginal discharge increases, it may make the vagina more wet and create an environment where fungi like yeast can grow more easily. This can lead to itching (what our intrepid reader mentioned in the early paragraphs), which is sometimes accompanied by a white, cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge that looks like pus (white blood cells).

Sometimes the vaginal discharge will have an unusual colour or will be thicker than usual. Women who see any of these changes in their vaginal discharge should see a doctor because these are some of the symptoms of vaginitis.

How to Deal with Vagina Odour?

Yes, some vaginal odours come from inside the vagina and others come from outside. It is best to know where they are coming from because the causes of vaginal odour are different depending on where they come from.

To see what’s going on inside your vagina, you need to see your doctor and see if he or she can see anything unusual when looking at the vagina through a special light called a speculum.

Remember to avoid scented soaps, bubble baths and vaginal deodorants that can upset the balance of your vaginal flora. Do not put scented formulas, fragrances or fragrances into your vagina, as the acidity of these products can burn the vaginal mucosa and cause more irritation but you can wash your vulva with a non-irritating, scented soap you can use a product that contains boric acid, an oceanic mineral that has been used for hundreds of years for its acidic, antiviral and antifungal properties.