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Here's a fun fact: Vaginas are meant to smell like And while their natural scent might not be something you'd want in Diptyque candle form, it is what it is. That said, certain vaginal odors can indicate things like infections, especially if they come with a side of discharge that's a different color, consistency, or amount than what you're used to, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG. From totally basic to huge red flag, here's are the most common scents and what they mean. If you get a whiff of something that can only be described as really, really bad and you've also got a fever of
Molasses to Pennies: All the Smells a Healthy Vagina Can Be
And, yep, those bacteria give your vag its signature scent. But uh, what does that typically smell like? Still, there are times when you catch a waft that smells a bit…off.
The question: I'm a girl, and no matter what I try, how little or how much I clean it, or what products I try, I always have a smell What can I do to make myself scentless? The answer: The challenge with vaginal odor is that there's not a wealth of good studies or teachings that can be a guide to what's "normal" and what's "not normal," says Rajiv Gala, M.