While you should always check in with your gyna if you have a bad feeling, one of these sneaky causes of a sme'lly v@g'ina could be to blame:
1. Tight clothing
Wearing tighter-fitting clothes can lead to a sme'lly v@g'ina thanks to sweat and bacteria getting all up in your business, which may cause a mu'sky odor—especially post-workout.
2. S3'x
Your v@g'ina may give off different ar0mas depending on the lu''be and c0nd'0ms you use, not to mention all the sweating going on. Plus, if you like it r0'ugh or your guy’s well-end0'wed, word is these can cause microabrasi0ns in your v@jayjay, which can lead to sm3'lls caused by inflammation.
3. Your diet
The foods you eat can mess with your v@g'ina’s pH, and in turn change the way it sm3'lls. Foods like onions, garlic, dairy, broccoli and asparagus can affect the natural balance. If you think your diet might be to blame for your sm3lly v@g'ina, eat fresh fruits, veggies, whole grains and Greek yogurt regularly.
4. You don’t clean it enough
The problem could be nothing more than straight-up poor hygiene. Don’t feel bad—maintaining your v@g'ina can be complicated. Just make sure to wash it daily with a mild, fragrance-free soap to keep your sweat glands from causing a st1nk. Cotton underwear also does wonders in the sweat-wicking department.
5. You clean it too much
On the flipside, maybe you’re trying too hard to keep your lady bits so fresh and so clean. There are od0urles products on the market claiming to help you achieve a squeaky clean v@g'ina that sm3'lls like a meadow—but in trying to make it sm3'll like something its not, you’re causing more problems than you’re solving.
6. Your peri0d
The sm3'll of your v@g'ina can change throughout your m3n'stru@l cycle. The blood essentially mixes with your usual 0dour to create a customized scent that’s a tad… “off.”
7. Something’s stuck up there
Finally, your sm3'lly v@g'ina may be thanks to something that’s been abandoned up there, such as a stuck c0nd0m, a forgotten tamp0n, or leftover food from a drunken s3x'capade. Just make an appointment with your gyna and she’ll help you find the buried treasure.
