[ARTICLE]WHY DOES YOUR VAGINA SMELLS: REASONS WHY THE VAGINA IS UNDER ATTACK AND SOLUTIONS

For close to three years now , I have compiled questions couples and numerous readers ask about what makes vagina less effective ; why the vagina is mostly attacked and what can make the vagina stop working .
One of such questions is , ‘ My vagina smells , what is the reason ?’
Women should know that all vaginas smell .
Sometimes , it ’ s a musty odour and other times , it resembles your own general body odour. It is normal . Still , a lady should pay attention to the general smell of her vagina because if it makes a dramatic change , it could mean that something fishy is going on .

A healthy vagina has a naturally acidic pH , as well as a host of healthy bacteria that ward off infections and keep everything intact . However , ladies should know that the food they eat can influence the vagina pH , changing the way the vagina smells . For instance , spices, onions , garlic , red meat , local dairy , like ‘ wara ’ , and alcohol can all affect the natural balance . But whatever the effect , it will only last for two to three days after you have eaten these food items . A vagina is like its own little city ; it is self - cleansing and heals quickly . It has the ability to tell you what’ s going on inside of your body .

Nevertheless , there are different versions of vaginal discharge that may call for concern and there is no worse feeling in the world than when a lady ’ s vagina itches in public . It can start as a pain around the pelvic area while one is in a meeting , at a restaurant, or during the world ’ s longest wedding . The characteristic of the pain is that it progresses until it becomes a burning pain . Although if a lady feels an ache every now and then , it may be nothing serious ; but when it is intense , frequent , sore or habitual , then there is a need to raise an alarm . So , let us look at various ways the vagina may be weeping from all forms of
discomfort .

One , the vagina can be irritated by a new soap or new vagina spray .
Two , new jeans , leggings , tight , or thong may be rubbing a lady ’ s vagina the wrong way .
Three , it may react when your husband uses a new condom or re - uses the old one .

Four , simple friction from sex can make a lady feel itchy after intercourse.
Five , sometimes if the interval between sex is too long and extensive , some wives may feel itchy when they resume sex .
Six , the labia ( skin ) can also be sensitive to weather , just as the skin of the body can be sensitive to hot or high climatic weather . Many wives itch profusely in the vaginal area because of heat. Switch to cotton underwear and loose - fitting clothes for a few days if your symptoms get better with an easy fix.
Seven , if the itching is random or minor , it may simply be because of the new soap , so check your detergents and make sure nothing has changed .
Eight , now yeast infection is probably the most common fungal infection . It ’ s caused by an overgrowth of yeast in the vulva area . While yeast infections can cause a thick , cottage cheese- style vaginal discharge , sometimes the only symptom is itching .

A yeast infection will often cause the labia and groin tissue to be spotted , irritated and red , which can happen for different reasons . Many ladies have the habit of using antibodies to treat virtually everything . Such ladies will always be in and out of yeast infection . If you have uncontrolled diabetes , your vagina will easily be infected with yeast infection . Sitting around in wet underwear for hours makes yeast infection to recur . One of the prevailing causes of persistent yeast infection is the douching methods many wives adapt as a means of family planning method . Douching only disturbs the PH balance system of the vagina , leading to yeast infection . Yeast infections can often be resolved by over -the - counter treatments , but more severe yeast infections don’ t always respond . So, if your symptoms don’ t improve with easy treatments , then follow up with your doctor .

Nine , another common vaginal infection that can cause itching is bacterial vaginosis ( BV ) . BV is often associated with a thin or grey white discharge that smells FOUL and sometimes fishy odour ( and maybe some burning ) . It usually doesn ’ t have external redness and the itching is often more of an irritation . It’ s basically an overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria in the vagina , which can be caused by extreme dirty vaginal environment .

Ten , whenever I ask a woman who has been treating unending vaginal infection whether she has had issues with hemorrhoids popularly called ‘ jedijedi , ’ they wonder what it has got to do with their vaginal area .

Even though hemorrhoids do not happen in the vagina , the vagina and rectum are only about 1 - 2 inches apart, and sometimes it ’ s hard to tell exactly where the itching may be coming from . I often see many wives who come in complaining of vaginal itching , thinking that their husbands must have infected them with STDs only to discover that the itching is actually coming from the anus area . Most times , some of these wives have hemorrhoids, others have itchy buttocks because of heat , due to too tight underwear . If the case is hemorrhoids , the treatment is just simple ; the wife should eat more of fibre food , take less of sugary food and just apply hemorrhoids creams .

Eleven , many conditions that affect the skin also cause the labia to become itchy and burn . The skin affected will turn pale or white and will appear thinner in the surrounding . For instance , Lichen sclerosis is more common after menopause but can be seen at any age .

While it is a chronic condition that makes a lady scratch and scratch over and again, the symptoms can be treated with topical steroids or laser treatments. Ironically , any skin condition can also happen to the genitals , things like eczema . Most common cause of itching around the pubic area is simply skin irritation .

Twelve, the vaginal tissue is very sensitive to estrogen , so when the estrogen levels begin to drop during menopause , the vagina can be affected . As blood flow decreases , the vaginal skin becomes significantly thinner , causing vaginal degeneration . In some women , this can lead to pain with intercourse. It can make the tissue more prone to infections and chronic skin changes .

One way of treating vaginal degeneration is using lubrication with intercourse and a vaginal moisturizer, especially locally prepared coconut oil .
Thirteen , many women who are not even close to their menopausal stage complain bitterly that they are never wet and yet they itch terribly , that their vagina refuses to get wet in spite of all said and done , especially during sex .

In this case , lots of things can cause dryness , like some forms of birth control ( especially low- dose versions ) , allergy medicines , or breastfeeding, Estrogen fluctuations ( especially with menopause , but also those related to child birth , breastfeeding, or the menstrual cycle) can cause vaginal dryness . An easy , short - term solution for genital dryness is to use a water - or silicone- based lubricant .

Fourteen , many wives live with reduced sexual pleasure or pain and embarrassment due to a loosening of their vagina or enlarged or malformed labia . This is often due to too much of abnormal and bizarre sexual positions , or the use of some inappropriate sex toys , or aging or childbirth .

While a growing number of women are motivated to improve their sex lives and feel better about themselves , many don’ t know where to turn or may feel too embarrassed to discuss the issue. Many wives sometimes wish to have a correct shape of their labia while others may wish to have their vagina tightened . A widening of the vaginal area is primarily often a result of aging or childbirth , especially when there are cases of multiple vaginal child birth due to multiple births such as serial twins’ deliveries . Therefore , many of such wives may experience reduced sexual pleasure due to reduced friction during intercourse. Sometimes extreme large labia can cause discomfort during sexual intercourse, and friction while mere walking around . However , to reshape and transform the appearance of the labia minora ( small inner lips ) or the labia majora ( larger outer lips ) , I have always recommended the ‘ almighty Kegel exercise . ’ It is highly effective and recommended . As often emphasised , Kegel exercise will transform the shape of the labia and achieve symmetry.

Fifteen, if you have a swollen or painful bump on your vulva , it might be a Bartholin ’ s cyst , which is basically a clogged gland outside of the vagina . This can vary in size and is typically found in the bottom corners of the vulva . They ’ re common and may not cause any trouble , in which case it ’ s fine to leave them alone or just treat them by soaking yourself in warm water . But if they’ re painful, infected , or swollen , it might require drainage or antibiotics . The most reason for this is simply lack of good hygiene . Many wives don’ t spend enough time cleaning up adequately down below .






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