I Smell like fish and bo...?

Body odor—what to do when it's you who smells.

The best ways to get rid of body odor are:

* washing daily—make sure to pay extra attention to your underarms and other favorite bacteria hang-outs.

* wearing clothes that breathe—cotton, for example, absorbs and also ventilates better than materials like polyester.

* using a deodorant or antiperspirant—like Secret Scent Expressions® or Secret Flawless RenewalTM.

Deodorants vs. antiperspirants

Deodorants don't stop the sweat, they just partially cover up the smell while antiperspirants help stop the sweat before it starts with a chemical called aluminum chlorohydrate. It actually stops the perspiration process.

Deodorants work best when they go on after you've showered and the skin under your armpits is slightly damp. Most deodorants or antiperspirants are white, but some people don't like the white residue it can leave on their clothes. Now you can find clear deodorants that do not leave any residues. It's a personal choice of finding what works best for you.

A change in vaginal odor may indicate a medical condition. Often, it can be a symptom of a bacterial infection, such as the "fishy" smelling bacterial vaginosis, or a yeast infection or sexually transmitted infection. Any of these can alter the natural smell of vaginal discharge.

* You can get vaginal infections through sexually transmitted diseases from oral sex and normal coitus. If you haven't had sex, then it's still possible that you have an infection. It's unhealthy to use douches or even soap up there. For normal vagina hygiene, wash the labia with water and nothing else. Keep in mind that the vagina is a self-cleaning organ. If you douche or use soap in there, you are putting yourself at risk of infection.

* If the odor is caused by a yeast infection, you may need to change the pH in your vaginal canal so that the yeast cannot survive. Use vinegar (For more uses of vinegar, read how to make household uses for vinegar) and a water douche. Also, cut back on anything that contains sugar, milk or yeast and take a cider vinegar tablet after every meal or three times a day.

* If the odor is caused by a leftover tampon, you can check it yourself by putting your fingers up inside while pushing as if you were trying to have a bowel movement. You can also go to a free clinic and let them check you out.

* If the odor is caused by bacteria around the crotch area, then wear cotton underwear instead of synthetics and use powder with cornstarch instead of talc on the area. Use a powder puff and put a heavy coat in the creases where your legs join your pelvis.

* If you pull the hood back to expose the clitoris, you may find whitish stuff there. Just keep the clitoris clear of that gunk (called smegma) and you shouldn't have any more trouble. Preventing smegma accumulation is best done by rinsing the area with warm water. Some argue that soap should be avoided because it depletes your body of natural skin oils and may cause non-specific dermatitis.

* Be warned that vaginal deodorants are sometimes harmful, as they tend to upset the normal balance of bacteria in the vaginal cavity. This can in turn upset the pH of the vagina. Noticeably unpleasant odors can be an indicator of a potentially serious medical problem, and deodorant sprays or washes may hide this condition.

Vaginal Odor Removal Products

* Bacterial vaginosis (BV) develops when there is a change in the environment of the vagina resulting in an increase of harmful bacteria. Your doctor will be able to evaluate the normal bacterial level of your vagina and control it in case there is increase in the harmful bacteria. A continuous use of self-medication may result in complications and chronic infection that may further affect you until your child-bearing age.

* Visit a doctor or any medical practitioner and ask for a prescription for antibiotics. While this will kill bad bacteria, it will also kill the good bacteria you need to be healthy. As many as 30-40% of women will see BV return within three to six months after removing it using antibiotics.

* You can also use a deodorant body spray but instead of spraying it on your skin, spray it lightly on the crotch of your underwear (especially on the outside edges where it rests in the creases of your legs) and wait for it to dry before putting them on. Otherwise, it will sting and feel uncomfortably wet and cold, which isn't good for the mucus membranes in the vaginal area. You can use the body spray with the powder directly on your skin and have even more protection from odor. You should go to a clinic to determine the real cause, though.

Hope this helps!(:

Fish has a fishy smell.

Could be an un-diagnosed infection (of a girly nature), probably something to ask you gyno about. As far as B.O., that could be puberty, diet, clothing, type of soap, humidity.... could be a lot of things. Again, something to ask a dr. about. {Oh, and Shadow is a straight up 'container of a feminine hygiene liquid product'.}

f*ck dammn it i can smell it thru my screen f/ck go and take a shower u stinky