I always smell and he's finally told me.

[Jpk1110o]

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.

I was like this a few years ago. Perspirex is amazing stuff and I noticed a difference really quickly. Word of warning though do not use on freshly shaved armpits. I gave myself the worst burn rash from doing it. Then use mitchum in between

Ah ignore that I got confused. It was Driclor not perspirex

Mitchum stick. Not the roll on. Use the powder fresh stick. I will happily be called a liar if you have any further problems. Bless you OP, that’s really tough to hear from a partner and I can understand why you’d feel hurt.
First, order the Mitchum on Amazon next day. Secondly, book a doctors appointment.
Third, LTB. X

What fabrics are you wearing?

I don't normally smell at all as long as I shower daily and wear deodorant, but if I wear acrylic or other manmade fibres on a warmish day, I absolutely reek. They trap all the sweat so it has nowhere to go. I noticed this at about 18 and since then I wear almost exclusively cotton, linen or merino wool. I do have some nice acrylic thick cardigans I wear in winter - if the weather is very cold and I layer them over long sleeved cotton tops, I don't get the sweating/smell issue.

Yes and I forgot I used a flannel one night under arms to. Clean .. anything abrasive I'd avoid but absolutely with its salt

I love the Mitchum rollon. Usually on a deal in Boots, Tesco or Wilko, but available every where.
It's supposed to last 48 hours. I don't know about that (honest) but it's pretty much bomb proof.

Wear woven clothes not knitted. Knitted clothing is warm and hugs the body. Even t shirts.

Woven clothing is cooler.

You're similar to me in the amount of sweating! I found I cannot wear sleeveless tops because it's better to let the sweat be absorbed by the clothing (I always wear cotton) rather than just go into the air. I had to start using Mitchum deodorant at 12 yrs old as my mother noticed how much I was sweating and my BO. I inherited it from her, unfortunately! I don't think it has anything to do with diet, it's genetics.

The sweat that smells strongly contains lipids (fats) that stick to the skin and you need to get it off using soap, lathering and rubbing hard. I have to go over my skin 3 times to get rid of the smell, when it's bad. Stress will make it worse. Normal sweat from simply being hot won't smell that way.

It is problematic and a difficult thing to bear throughout one's life, as any stress makes it worse. I think there are more treatments available these days, than back in the Jurassic when I suffered the most with it!

Some people just sweat a lot it's nothing to do with what you eat or drink. I was exactly the same as you OP.

Driclor solved my issue... you can now buy it at the chemist..way back you could only get it on prescription.

Excessive perspiration isn’t that unusual and there are several treatments for it (including underarm botox if simpler things don’t work). See your GP. It won’t be the first time they have dealt with the problem.

@Jpk1110o I would have a word with your doctor because there are treatments for it. www.nhs.uk/conditions/excessive-sweating-hyperhidrosis/

Botox in your armpits can reduce sweating.

And Mitchum is my top deodorant too. I get a bit of a smell after a few hours too 😂

You need to decide whether you want to focus on the sweating or the smell because, as others have said, they are two different problems. You might think the sweating causes the smell and the lovely damp environment does make it worse, but actually body odor is much more complicated than that. BO is caused by bacteria on the skin but there are also hormones we produce that cause this and different genes that determine whether we are susceptible or not to producing this bacteria.

Driclor, perspirex, or what you've ordered, will stop the sweating dead. It will itch like fuck and burn a bit, but will the stop sweating. The Sure one that you apply overnight is a gentler option but also slightly less effective because of that. And use soap instead of shower gel, as others have said.

If it's the smell that's the real problem. I find I still produce it in small amounts even if I use strong anti perspirants like Driclor, especially when I'm really stressed. A product like Nuud will tackle this but doesn't stop the sweat. It uses colloidal silver to neutralise the bacteria. You apply it every few days or even once a week and you will produce no scent whatsoever. It's actually really strange when you are a person who has worried about the smell they produce all their life. You are supposed to not use any anti perspirants though while you let your body get used to this and you will still sweat/have sweat patches but smell fresh as a daisy. You can't really use both strong anti perspirants like driclor and this so it's either/or.

Armpit botox Injections on the NHS my aunt has it done.

Wash your armpits with antibacterial soap, that will reduce bacteria in sweat glands. Also if you are wearing long sleeves, you can try rubbing a little bit of talc in your armpits. That should reduce the sweating. Avoid any deodorants with the harsh chemicals, it will make it worse.

The tip for the next two days is mitchum. Good luck.

Odaban should solve or almost solve it.
Other things you can try are a tea tree wash and wearing cotton clothing. Make sure you're as clean and as dry as you can be before each application of antiperspirant. I hope you find something that works for you. If you have sensitive skin you can apply Odaban with cotton wool initially.

Don't keep Mitchum in mind - purchase it and use it . It's great stuff.

Don't worry, but speak to GP. The only deodorant that I ever found to work is a crystal deodorant, it's just made up of salt, you rinse it it water then apply to underarms or wherever. It allows the natural process of sweating but removes the smell as it stops the bacteria from developing. Lasts for many months too so is cost effective x

Its really not a nice thing to happen but it is natural, you're partner probably didn't want to upset you.
My DH sometimes gets a little pongy, weirdly hand sanitiser works, as it kills bacteria & thats what's causing the smell. We tend to keep some in our bags anyway so it's come in handy.
Hope this helps lovely lady 💕

*Your partner

Make sure you're using antiperspirant and not deodorant, don't put it on immediately after a shower, make sure you've cooled down and fully dried then apply, maybe try applying some talc after using antiperspirant to protect your clothes. Could you cut down on coffee and see if that helps?

Hey op, I have hyperhidrosis and I saw my gp who prescribed Anhydrol Forte and Oxybutynin, so a topical treatment and a medication to help. You can be Anhydrol Forte over the counter and it will sting but massively worth it. Coffee consumption has no impact on my condition btw nor do any other foods or drinks. The only downside with the meds is that I wake up to pee once a night sometimes if I drink before bed but it's worth it.

Sometimes a sweaty smell can linger in tops. I put vinegar in a spray bottle and spray the underarm area before washing. I can second what everybody said about Mitchum - you need to use an antiperspirant. A deodorant is just meant to mask the smell a bit.

There are medical treatments for hyperhidrosis. Go to your doctor and ask in a forceful way to get treatment.