Administrators FlyJ Posted August 15, 2017 Administrators Share Posted August 15, 2017 A woman’s vagina is meant to smell. Well, at least not in any way offensive. Physicians say a woman’s vagina is filled with different types of (good) bacteria and that each woman’s “smell” is completely different and unique to them — just like the vaginas themselves in terms of shapes and sizes. “Some women’s vaginas may naturally smell stronger than others – and all of this is completely normal,” experts say. However, there are some things a woman’s nether regions can smell like that can be a bit off – and can be a sign of a health issue. The following are the five smells you need to look out for: • It smells like … yeast. While yeast infections don’t often smell, if you notice a thick, cottage cheese-like discharge, this could be a sign of infection. Your vagina will also be itchy and could be red. So, it’s best to see a doctor. • It smells … musky. If you have exercised recently or are wearing non-breathable underwear, this can cause a musky scent from the trapped sweat. This should go away once you have a shower; but to minimise the scent, don’t sit around in sweaty clothes. • It smells like … fish. If it smells like you brought the fish market home with you, this is the most common scent that points towards bacterial vaginosis. This is the most common vaginal infection in women between ages 15 and 44. It occurs when the vagina’s pH levels are thrown off by an overgrowth of “bad” bacteria – but it’s not a sexually transmitted disease and is mostly harmless. • It smells … metallic. This one is no cause for concern, as it will generally happen when a woman gets her period. Blood can change the pH levels of a vagina and make it smell coppery. This odour should pass once the period ends. Avoid scented soaps, as this will throw off your pH balance even more. • It smells … rotten. This would normally happen if a tampon has accidentally been left in for a few days or more. If you can’t get the tampon out yourself, head to the doctor and they can get it out for you. However, something to be wary of is toxic shock syndrome which is a fatal condition linked to the tampon being left in for too long, Daily Star says. Source 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators kimi Posted August 15, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 15, 2017 1 hour ago, FlyJ said: It smells … rotten. This would normally happen if a tampon has accidentally been left in for a few days or more. Na wa o... people do this? 😵🤐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny1403 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, kimi said: Na wa o... people do this? 😵🤐 Azzzzzinn. ...how careless can u be? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contessa Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I have heard of ladies forgetting about tampons.... All I keep thinking is "what did ur vagina ever do to you to deserve that?! Its only crime was obviously bringing you freaking happiness and joy...." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators kimi Posted August 15, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 15, 2017 22 minutes ago, contessa said: I have heard of ladies forgetting about tampons.... All I keep thinking is "what did ur vagina ever do to you to deserve that?! Its only crime was obviously bringing you freaking happiness and joy...." Hahahahahaha. You are one hilarious somebody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teewhy Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 It smells like fish???? Iyama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibz Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 4 hours ago, FlyJ said: • It smells … rotten. This would normally happen if a tampon has accidentally been left in for a few days or more. If you can’t get the tampon out yourself, head to the doctor and they can get it out for you. However, something to be wary of is toxic shock syndrome which is a fatal condition linked to the tampon being left in for too long, Daily Star says. Source This actually happens more often than we like to think. I personally dont understand the rationale behind the process of forgetting a tampon inside but i accept it and move on :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINA Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I like head a lot. So I do not joke with za punani.(although I'm team no sex these days, not even head) A healthy vagina smell can be an aphrodisiac but as a lady, you should know when the smell is unhealthy. Treatment is usually cheap and available. Remember that you can become infertile(PID) from not treating an infection. So do not ignore the smell and think it's normal. That said. Thanks flyj for this.educative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators kimi Posted August 15, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 15, 2017 Yes o... Thanks Flyj! keeping lesbians healthy since 1900 👩🌾 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrmd Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 It is not by force to use tampon. I tried using it once, but I kept on thinking of how to put it inside and be able to walk comfortably I just gave up after. how do people do it anyway and worst of all forget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farida Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Chrmd said: It is not by force to use tampon. I tried using it once, but I kept on thinking of how to put it inside and be able to walk comfortably I just gave up after. how do people do it anyway and worst of all forget Lol for me its tampon or nothing. So f***king comfortable. Underwear not my thing. I hate pant lines showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrmd Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 9 hours ago, Farida said: Underwear not my thing. I hate pant lines showing. haha lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawken Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I love tampons. I don't understand how everybody doesn't. It is uber comfortable, no linings, you don't have to seat or walk "wan kain" in order to avoid spillage, no smell and no itchiness. (maybe i'm allergic to something in pads (ALWAYS) because i always end up with a rash whenever i use it) Anyway I have forgotten a tampon in there before. I only remembered when i wanted to shower in the night and then saw the string. Man was i shocked. No really I was. Because if I had not showered, I 100% would have forgotten it in there overnight. It was an isolated event for me and i am positive it happens more often than users would love to admit. I am also sure it is never intentional so no rationale behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINA Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Surprisingly, about 89% of women who use tampons have definitely admitted to forgetting it in there for longer than they should. Tampons are that comfortable. The percentage could be higher even. It happens all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators kimi Posted August 15, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 15, 2017 Wow... na wa. I used them when younger. It's what I used from day one before I made the switch. It was super comfy. Amazing. Why I switched? I got tired of poking myself by myself 😊 lol. Proudly one of the 11% Ps - overnight is understandable; what I find worrisome is this: "...if a tampon has accidentally been left in for a few days or more" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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