Not really an AIBU, posting for traffic and NC as a little bit of an embarrassing subject!
I read a while back that soap makes you cleaner than shower gel, so I bought imperial leather for armpit washing for my family as my teenager was complaining of washing pits but still smelling.
I know Ph wise it's not quite recommended on intimate areas but I have started to use it 'down there' to keep fresher and I've had no issues on that front otherwise.
I shower regularly and wear liners most days though I'm trying to wean myself off them as wondering if they cause more issues than they help (wearing for extra freshness but read they may cause more, well you know). I've even began with washable liners but I'm not convinced they actually do much protection wise for me.
Basically, when I use this soap in the shower down there , on the first wash there is a wafting smell of ammonia. Not so much on the second wash! Does the soap react with something? I know I don't smell otherwise and if I used shower gel this smell wouldn't come!
I also remember that when my mum and I had been swimming as a kid, we would both squeeze into the one private cubicle shower our pool offered and I remember this smell from her and myself then, I just thought back then it was a lady thing and being about 7 I did used to not wipe so probably did smell as a kid! I completely forgot this smell until it started again with me using soap.
So what I'm wondering, is this a normal soap related thing and does anyone know why or what causes it?? I'm not concerned, more curious!