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Potentially TMI period-related question - am I being paranoid about this?

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TMIperiodconcerns · 23/02/2017 18:11

This has been bothering me for quite a while. I have a very specific problem that makes my periods more stressful for me than they otherwise would be. Whenever I am on mine, I always make sure that I wear as much perfume as I can tolerate and I also put more deodorant on than I normally do. The reason for this is that I am worried that other people can smell that I'm on my period. I find myself consciously trying not to get too near to anyone in case they notice it. If they do smell something on me, I'd prefer it to be perfume instead of the smell of period blood. It is especially worrisome if I am meeting someone for the first time. I am convinced that people have noticed it on me before even if they haven't told me. I don't think most people would mention it anyway as it's obviously not a pleasant thing to tell someone. Have you ever noticed a period smell on someone else? Does it sound like I am worrying about it too much?

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Screwinthetuna · 25/02/2017 17:34

I've never smelled it on anyone, including myself. Maybe change your pad once an hour or 2 and wash twice a day while your on your period, if it smells? The only smell I associate with periods is that horrible scent of Always sanitary towels

streetch · 25/02/2017 17:46

I can smell when one colleague is on her period, it's not a BO smell just blood. I haven't ever noticed with anyone else so I guess it must be the type of pad she uses and heavy flow. If you're worried about it try a mooncup? The blood doesn't exit your body or come into contact with the air until you empty it so no smell

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