Fact: Having some type of vaginal odor is normal. Despite all of the marketing that tells you otherwise, there is likely nothing wrong with the way your vagina smells. Chances are, you smell just fine. Vaginal odor is the smell that your vagina—and usually your discharge—gives off. Bacterial vaginosis usually just known as B. This throws off the pH of your vagina.
DermNet provides Google Translate, a free machine translation service. Note that this may not provide an exact translation in all languages. Many women complain that they have a bad smell or malodour coming from the vagina , even after washing frequently. This can be very distressing, particularly if it is noticed and commented on by someone else.
If your odor is not fishy or yeasty and you have no uncomfortable symptoms discharge, itch or irritation , your vaginal odor is most likely to be normal. All women have some natural vaginal odor. This scent will vary by person and may be described as fleshy or musky. It may also smell metallic near your period or bleach-like after intercourse. These scents are normal and can vary depending on diet, exercise and hormone fluctuations.
A slight vaginal odor is normal. The strongest amount of discharge , which can have an odor, is usually mid-cycle. Vaginal odor may be stronger after intercourse.