I always smell and he's finally told me.

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Partner of 4 years has told me I smell. He said it in a polite way, as if trying to help me.

I'm 26 and tbh I've always known I sweat a lot under my arms but his comment has hit home that other people probably think I smell too.

I work in an office and I often find that 10 minutes into put on a work top, I have sweat patches under my arms and I smell; even if I wear a black blouse, I'm uncomfortable as the armpit area is absolutely soaked through even though nobody else can see it through the black.

I finally hit breaking point today wearing a pink sleeveless shirt as it was hot. I thought since it was sleeveless that there was no way sweat patches would occur. I was wrong. After driving to work and going to the staff toilet first thing in the morning, I lifted my arms up to see sweat on the material just under the armpits.

I've also resorted to regularly using work toilet soap to wash under my arms every 2 hours; I still smell. Nobody has told me I smell, but I can smell myself so I try not to stand too close to people.

Anyway, I got home and just told my boyfriend that I think I sweat more than average and he agreed and said he's noticed I've smelt for years. I'm mortified since if he's noticed then probably everyone in work thinks I smell.

I'm fit, go on lots of walks, vegetarian, so I don't understand why I sweat so much?

I've ordered Odaban spray from Amazon and hoping it'll stop the sweat, even if it burns the armpit, I'd rather that than excess sweat.

Any other tips to get me through the next 2 days at work without sweaty armpit stains though? It's not due to arrive until Friday.

Buy Sweat Guard roll-on -
sweatguard.co.uk/products/body-odour-antiperspirant?variant=32110532722787&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwqauVBhBGEiwAXOepkX07BfoEy2GgrfdxB8VrWUiy3Ehbr_4X88jMcutGkhpbNM79IpsnohoC-JsQAvD_BwE

Expensive but cheaper than Botox and it works.

Another vote for mitchum stick deodorant here.

Even the strongest sprays and roll ons did nothing for me. Entirely pointless me wearing them.

Mitchum stick deodorant however fixed the problem completely.

I am sorry you are so self conscious and feel you can't stand too close to anyone. There is no shame whatsoever - get the deodorants people have suggested and see a Dr. They will be able to help and reassure you.

I had a friend who used to be so self conscious about sweat she'd always have a can of deodorant to hand and it was sad to see how self conscious she was. It went away in time but she was considering botox.

Honestly as mortifying as it must have been for you at least it was a loved one who told you. It'll get better and you'll move on with the issue sorted, promise.

Driclor. I suffered the same as you. Do not put it on after you have shaved!

This stuff is fantastic

www.perspi-guard.com/product/perspi-guard-treatment-antiperspirant-30ml/?gclid=CjwKCAjwqauVBhBGEiwAXOepkUxaUf_dA8xuILinYz6hSAScPdrjb0d5yEmxB5rwHTL4_hnbrTHs5RoCnicQAvD_BwE

you could go to the GP - I know there’s lots of ways to treat excessive sweating.

this^^

I was exactly the same as you OP. Overweight as well which was worse as it was such a stereotype 🙄 I find that using real bar soap and mens deodorant does the trick!

Sure is crap. For the next 2 days I'd go to Tesco and buy Mitchum stick deodorant. It's brilliant. Not the coconut one though as that doesn't seem to work on me!

I have to wash bras and tops once a day, nothing I wear can last more than a day. Not wearing a bra more than one day before wash did make a huge difference. Agree it’s the bacteria causing the smell from the sweat. I actually found the natural deodorant sticks didn’t stop the sweat but did the smell more. Sure stopped working. I like the suggestion of using alcohol gel at work to kill the smell. As long as it doesn’t sting shaved under arms!

Any tips for getting through the next 2 days though without smelling
Well you could buy a Mitchum roll-on from a shop at lunchtime.
I shave my armpits (well, never let the stubble get beyond say 5mm) as that seems to help me, and use Mitchum. Good stuff.
If the Mitchum and the other stuff don't do enough, go see the GP, there are treatments!

I'm sure you've already had the advice about switching to soap etc.

I can get very sweaty when I'm stressed, what I find helpful is making sure my clothes aren't close fitting, especially near my armpits. That and natural fabrics.

One last thing, I haven't tried them but you can buy pads to wear under your armpits.

Too many posts to read, but in case noone has mentioned it, this is really good:

Perspi-Guard Maximum Strength... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006R5SKUE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Along with the other suggestions - wash clothes regularly and at 60 in bio detergent, only wear natural fibres, wash with real soap not shower gel and not "moisturising" soap, shave armpits.

It could be that you have hyper-hydrosis - it's something I suffered from terribly as a teen. I went to the doctors, got a medical roll-on deodorant and within a few days, it stopped. It was something that I put on at night and wiped off in the morning - it was a huge game-changer for me. I don't use it as an adult and whilst I do sweat a wee bit, it's absolutely nothing like it was. I recommend going to your doctor to see if it could be hyper-hydrosis.

OP I feel for you. I was you years ago and it is awful.

Anyway, sweating so excessively (as others have said) is a medical condition. Please go to your GP, ask for botox treatment and outline everything you have tried yourself but were unsuccessful.

I was put on the list for a procedure where they actually excise the sweat glands from under your arms. Sounds horrific and I didn't need it in the end, Driclor worked after a while, or my system just quietened down, no one knows. Nowadays the surgery for this complaint is gone and replaced by Botox. Go and get it. If you can't get it on NHS, save up and pay privately, it will transform your life, and there is no price on that.

Only those who suffer from this know how horrible it is.

I always recommend this stuff, I even post it to my friend in Germany. It lasts for a few days.

Mitchum is good but not for when you sweat that much. Try driclor - it completely stops the sweat. I used that as a sweaty teen. If that doesn't help certainly look into botox.

My sister had the same problem and her doc gave her Botox on her armpits and it was a complete game changer for her. Even when she’s at the gym etc she’s noticed a massive difference and says she’s like a “normal” person now.
no more sweat patches on her clothes and she no longer has to wear dark clothing.
Her hands were constantly dripping with sweat as well and she had Botox on them too…before, she would never shake someone’s hand or hold anyones hand as she would leave their hand wet, but now it’s not a problem x

Hi, I feel your pain. I also sweat and smell if I am not careful. What has worked for me it the is Sure maximum protection antiperspirant. It stops you from sweating however it's a bit of a pain to remove. The only roll on that is currently working for me is Sanex anti perspirant. I hope you find something that works for you.

You can buy sweatguards for your clothing on Amazon:

www.amazon.co.uk/FRIUSATE-Disposable-Perspiration-Comfortable-Invisible/dp/B09WRH1CBB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1T6EXGS2D4M2V&keywords=armpit+guards&qid=1655378451&sprefix=armpit+guards%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyMU44MFBMUlVMVlE5JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjQzMjkzMzM5N09CNkdBNzFaUiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzg2NzQ4MjhPQzNFSlhIMlo3NyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Yep, my stepson suffered from hyperhidrosis and he had Botox.

I think he had a course of 4 injections, over 10 years ago, and his armpits still don't sweat.

I use Mitchum roll on and I dry it with my hairdryer. Once it's dry, works like a dream. If it isn't properly dry before I get dressed I feel sweaty.

If you're washing synthetic mix clothes at low temps with non bio washing gel or liquid then your clothes are never going to be properly clean - old sweat in synthetics can turn smelly without you wearing the clothes. It's not often feasible to throw all your clothes out, as suggested upthread, or wash everything at 60°. Switch to bio powder, try 40°, not on a quick wash programme, and pre-treat with a specialist sports wear cleaner or even just put napisan in the wash with the washing powder.

Finally, if you air dry clothes make sure there is sufficient air circulation that they don't go smelly from being damp for too long. There's an unmistakable wet dog smell about stuff that's taken too long to dry.

It sounds like you have hyperhidrosis, my DS has it on his hands and feet (inherited from DH's side as MIL and BIL also have it). He tried lots of 'drying' roll on things but they just cracked his skin and dried out so much that they felt awful. Botox injections are known to help, speak with your GP.

Being prone to hot flushes, I found that buying only natural materials - mostly cotton/linen really helped. Change all bedding to cotton only and change all clothes daily, especially after a day at work.

Another useful tip that might help for the next couple of days, is to just use small sanitary pads under your armpits as these can be changed during the day and should prevent the patches being visible.

As so many have mentioned either Mitchem or something like dryclor. I had the same issue in my 20's re the sweating but as soon as I started using these two (only use mitchem roll on now) it has stopped.

Could it be your bra? I found that I had developed a mystery "musty" cheesy smell, quite horrid, and it started as soon as I began sweating on hot days or on the Tube. I found it disappeared magically when I began handwashing my bras, rather than machine washing them, and throwing any old bras away if the smell came back. I also found applying Mitchum to not just my armpits but down my cleavage and under the boobs, and letting the boobs dry, got rid of any nasty whiffs. Sorted!