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Fionabee

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I don't smell so good
« on: January 10, 2016, 04:56:59 PM »
I know I can ask anything here! My menopause isn't too bad, but I am noticing when I go to the loo and when showering, my nether regions do not smell great, my perineal area is more moist, it's  not vaginal, so is it sweat? I blot away, do have baby wipes, but don't want to overuse & worry I'm being a bit paranoid. No one else can smell me, just me.
For a long time I'd not used soap down below because the skin became sore, so just used the shower head & hand. I'm now using Johnsons baby soap (not that easy to find, it's all "washes" & gels in bottles now) I always wear a panti liner & do wonder if some of them smell a bit when they warm up. When I shower in the morning and wash below it is definitely smellier than before.
Is this just another menopause thing, how do you cope?
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mollie2

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2016, 05:05:16 PM »
Yes me too,, I have noticed this all the time and more so since changing hrt and also my gp told me not to use any soaps or femwash as my skin was raw, Its not vile or offensive its just stale i suppose and always notice it when im pulling my clothes down for a wee.
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mollie2

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2016, 05:08:06 PM »
I also find that perfumed always ultra stink
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Smokey

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2016, 05:12:37 PM »
Yep me too, it tends to be when my hormones dip or change, usually before period is due and after finished too, I tend to use Carefree 'Fresh' panty liners every day now!
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Sweetscarlett

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2016, 05:17:20 PM »
I have given up having a bath , just incase it aggravates my Va, which is such as shame as I had loads of beautiful , but highly perfumed bubble baths  lotions for Christmas !
 
 I do not use anything to wash myself down there , I do have some Dermol shower wash  the dr gave me but  I definitely agree with that certain smellthat you notice, it's not offensive but it certainly wasn't there before
 Xx Ss
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Dorothy

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2016, 05:18:54 PM »
One of the first things I noticed, along with period fluctuations, when I started.  I'm a bit less pongy now, but still worse than I was before this whole thing started!  I use Vagisil wash which is great for getting rid of the smell and doesn't sting or cause any irritation.  It's quite expensive but lasts for ages as I only use it around that area.  You can get it from most chemists.
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coldethyl

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2016, 05:19:09 PM »
I'm finding I just smell more in general. I've taken to carrying loads of pantyliners round with me and a deodorant spray. Tbh it's the sweats that upset me the most smell wise. They don''t even smell of sweat- just cold fear.
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Fionabee

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2016, 05:30:02 PM »
What a lot of people are reading this forum! I saw a feminine hygiene wash the other day and wondered whether to give it a try, I like nice soap , I'm not a lover of gels etc,  have never wished to steam or use down below sprays, vaginas are self cleaning!
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Ju Ju

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2016, 06:32:37 PM »
I have used aqueous cream for washing the neather regions for years. Recently I was advised to use emulsifying ointment instead. Soap is a big no no for me.
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grumpyjane

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2016, 07:55:43 PM »
Yep, I agree Ju Ju. I use aqueous cream, just on my bits.  :o
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Dorothy

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2016, 09:07:39 PM »
Quote from: Fionabee on January 10, 2016, 05:30:02 PM
What a lot of people are reading this forum! I saw a feminine hygiene wash the other day and wondered whether to give it a try, I like nice soap , I'm not a lover of gels etc,  have never wished to steam or use down below sprays, vaginas are self cleaning!

I'd really recommend it!  I was using a gentle soap before and it really stung.  The Vagisil doesn't sting at all and is even more effective at dealing with the smell.  I couldn't not use anything - I tried that and I just couldn't stand the smell, I was smelling it all the time - at least now, I only notice it when I go to the loo or get changed.
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CLKD

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2016, 09:18:42 AM »
Oh the menopause 'whiff'  ::) - it's under my arm pits that I notice a difference but DH can't smell me, either that or he likes the new me.

How is your diet?  Have you altered what you eat?  If possible go around knickerless for a while which lets the air circulate  ;)
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babyjane

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2016, 09:45:14 AM »
It seems common, and normal at this time of life. I, too, hold my hand up to a certain odour at times.
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CLKD

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2016, 09:58:17 AM »
Bumped my thread ……  :whist:
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Dorothy

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Re: I don't smell so good
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2016, 02:50:30 PM »
Vagisil is buy one get one half price at Boots (my local boots anyway) at the moment.
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