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Personal hygiene question- smelling and tasting pleasant down there

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LilMissRe · 26/10/2020 19:22

I was hoping to find tips and tricks on how to maintain the best hygiene, especially when it comes to smelling and tasting down there. I am a little embarrassed sorry! It's a bit much but I need to know.
I am well aware that we all have a natural odour but was wondering if anyone here has tried and tested methods of making the area down below more pleasant for oneself and for their partners.

I don't drink alcohol or coffee. I don't eat spicy foods or asparagus but I do have Eggs Royale for breakfast every morning- should I stop that?
I drink lots of herbal tea but not enough water I don't think.

Is there anything else?
Any hacks or tips would be appreciated

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BoggledBudgie · 27/10/2020 13:50

@LilMissRe as someone who’s had a lot of anxiety around sex and if my genitals smelled, could I possibly recommend speaking to your partner about it if you’ve not already? I used to get so worked up, absolutely convinced I must smell down there if I’d not scrubbed with soap and hot water immediately before sex (then end up with thrush every single time because my genitals don’t like soap apparently!). My then DP used to get a bit Hmm and me running to the bathroom when he was trying to get me in the mood and I eventually talked to him about how worried I was. It helped a lot, he was really lovely and reassuring (if kinda confused) and promised he’d never smelled anything off about me, and even if he did he’d not give two hoots because sex is sex apparently Grin and he definitely didn’t scrub his penis before we had sex either

JemimaTiggywinkle · 27/10/2020 13:57

Why are you showering twice a day?

Showering too often can disrupt your “good bacteria” so there’s no completion for the “bad bacteria” and can actually make you smell more.

Showering once a day and a little freshen up with a flannel before sex should be sufficient.

The only thing I’ve noticed that does effect aroma is onions.. so you could try to avoid them.

MaxNormal · 27/10/2020 14:20

Don't want to spoil your breakfast routine, but a percentage of the population has a genetic tendency to smell of fish after eating it.

I'm one of them, haddock is the worst!
Fenugreek will also come through the pores of my pits and bits very strongly.

WearyandBleary · 27/10/2020 14:29

Personally I have a wash with a squishy puff thing and mild vegetable soap between my v chubby arse cheeks once a day. The rest just water and a flannel. Good luck OP!

whynotwhen · 27/10/2020 17:52

Apple and carrot juice daily but pineapple quite often - that's the key apparently Smile

BuffayTheVampireLayer · 27/10/2020 21:25

Yes, lets all overshare about smelly vaginas.

TeachesOfPeaches · 27/10/2020 21:29

Jesus, do you think men care what they smell like when they offer up a sweaty ballsack for a nibble?

Butterer · 27/10/2020 21:30

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