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TMI .....both of us smell after sex ??!!

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crackalacking · 21/12/2016 22:39

Me and my Boyfriend have been together for nearly six months and for the last few months I've noticed that we both smell fishy after sex ? He had mentioned it once when he could smell it on himself.any idea what it could be ?

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ijustwannadance · 21/12/2016 22:42

What contraception do you use?

MessezFaire · 21/12/2016 22:47

Bacterial vaginosis? Just a bacterial imbalance not an STI. Your GP can treat it with antibiotics. Decomposing speed can smell a bit the next bday but if it's strong and soon after sex then likely to be BV

MessezFaire · 21/12/2016 22:47

*sperm

PacificDogwod · 21/12/2016 22:49

Bacterial vaginosis.

Not an STD, but an imbalance of the normal vaginal microorganisms.
You can get a swab done to confirm it.
Some GPs/clinics will treat on history alone.

Beware, the most commonly used antibiotic (Flagyl/Metronidazole) really does not mix with alcohol (severe vomiting).

gunting · 21/12/2016 23:01

You can treat BV at home with gel from the super market. I think it's called balance activ?

crackalacking · 22/12/2016 08:02

I was thinking bv too.so is it just me that needs to be treated and in turn he will be better ?

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crackalacking · 22/12/2016 13:58

Do we both need a gp appointment or can i just use the gel ?

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PacificDogwod · 22/12/2016 15:37

Yes, if it is BV only you need to be treated.

Those pessaries work well btw.
Also Flagyl can be prescribed as a single dose.

crackalacking · 28/12/2016 20:42

I started the balance ativ gel nearly a week ago and it seemed to be working but last night we had sex and the smell is back again !! We use a mixture of pulling out and condoms ....he doesn't like them but will do if i really insist . Should we stop having sex altogether while I use the gel or see a gp ? Ugh !

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BusterGonad · 02/01/2017 09:04

He'll use conforms if you really insist??? Sounds like a real keeper to me!

EmmaC78 · 07/01/2017 22:30

We use a mixture of pulling out and condoms

Possibly not the best method of birth control!

scaryclown · 07/01/2017 22:33

I must admit that if i use amphetamines during sex i do get a burny fishy smell in my nostrils..its probably just that

ReasonsToBeModeratelyHappy · 07/01/2017 22:34

You could drop into conversation that, while he isn't keen on condoms, you might go off sex quite a bit anyway once you get pregnant - which is looking fairly likely with the withdrawal method. See if that changes his view on condoms...

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