I have never done anything special prior to sex, with anyone, to tell the truth. I always trim, and sometimes shave it completely bald, regardless of relationship status. I don't change my routine for anyone, but my own satisfaction. The only times I have is if maybe it had been a couple days since I managed to shower, and knew beforehand there would be sex involved, and showered before the guy/gal came over. But always showered in enough time beforehand to give my vulva and vagina a chance to balance itself, and get it's natural smell and taste back, but I never ever use soap on my vulva cause it burns and leaves me feeling extremely itchy. Outer labia, yes, vulva, nope.
To be honest, in the past I have been with ladies that went a day or two between showers, and did not notice any difference in smell or taste, it smelled and tasted like well..vagina, not like anything gross, or fishy. Everyone does have their own smell/taste, though, of course.
Coming from a woman that likes vulvas and vaginas, and prefers them penises, although I like both, I will completely and totally agree with what archangelbeth stated. Most people that like vaginas, like how it tastes and smells, and that is completely true. The smell and taste of soap is a turn off when you are expecting a normal smell, does that make sense? Soap has a very very bitter taste!
I have had people perform oral sex on me at times when I would have preferred to wash up a bit before hand, and have only once had a complaint (and that's only cause he was being impatient and insisted I didn't need to wash up and my vulva was a bit sweaty due to extremely hot summer) and that's coming from a lady that goes every other day to take a shower.
If you are worried about if your smell is normal, or off, or anything prior to any possible sexual interaction--a musky smell is completely normal, but can vary a tiny bit depending on person--and if you notice that your smell is different, by all means shower, but don't shower twice a day or more, unless you get sweaty and start to smell bad to yourself or a bit stronger than you would like, since you would probably know your smell pretty well. Also showering that often would lead to a soapy smell/taste, or possibly drying out your vulva, and could even make it smell bad (In my experience, at least, too much washing has lead to a sour smell)
As far as moist cleansing wipes, I wouldn't personally use them, but my vulva is extremely sensitive so even the sensitive wipes burn. If it came to a quick wash up I'd just use warm water and a soft washcloth, hand, or paper towel.
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Date: 2012-02-05 01:04 pm (UTC)To be honest, in the past I have been with ladies that went a day or two between showers, and did not notice any difference in smell or taste, it smelled and tasted like well..vagina, not like anything gross, or fishy. Everyone does have their own smell/taste, though, of course.
Coming from a woman that likes vulvas and vaginas, and prefers them penises, although I like both, I will completely and totally agree with what
I have had people perform oral sex on me at times when I would have preferred to wash up a bit before hand, and have only once had a complaint (and that's only cause he was being impatient and insisted I didn't need to wash up and my vulva was a bit sweaty due to extremely hot summer) and that's coming from a lady that goes every other day to take a shower.
If you are worried about if your smell is normal, or off, or anything prior to any possible sexual interaction--a musky smell is completely normal, but can vary a tiny bit depending on person--and if you notice that your smell is different, by all means shower, but don't shower twice a day or more, unless you get sweaty and start to smell bad to yourself or a bit stronger than you would like, since you would probably know your smell pretty well. Also showering that often would lead to a soapy smell/taste, or possibly drying out your vulva, and could even make it smell bad (In my experience, at least, too much washing has lead to a sour smell)
As far as moist cleansing wipes, I wouldn't personally use them, but my vulva is extremely sensitive so even the sensitive wipes burn. If it came to a quick wash up I'd just use warm water and a soft washcloth, hand, or paper towel.
Hope the essay helps!