Feminine Washes

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I have a question about the feminine washes that are coming out right now.

I had seen a commercial for the Summer's Eve one awhile ago [link to website] and a commercial for a Vagisil one as well today [link to website].

Just wondering if anyone has tried any of these products and if they really worked. I would like to get one and probably will test them out but I'm curious if anyone has tried them.

**replies about not needing to change our scent, etc are unnecessary :) I personally don't enjoy my scent and would like to lessen it** -without lifestyle changes

All and any feedback is appreciated. Thank you!

Comments

[joybeans.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you'd like your scent even less if you happened to aquire a yeast infection or BV. It's not really about changing your scent that's the problem, but rather more about fixing something that isn't broken. If there really is a problem with how you smell, maybe you should see your gyn? There could be something that needs attention, rather than covering it up with perfumes.

[quixotic.livejournal.com]

the thing is this -- using these products will not lessen your scent. they will make it worse. if you feel your scent is a problem, talk to your gyno.

-a

[wingsoflace.livejournal.com]

These products would not be a good way to go about changing your scent. They can cause BV or yeast infections, which would make you smell worse and they're no fun.

To change your scent, experiment with your diet. Many woman smell "bad" because they eat a lot of unhealthy, sugary foods. Eat good foods: whole grains, fresh fruit and veggies, and meat, sparingly. See if it changes anytyhing! It does for me.

[misslynn.livejournal.com]

**replies about not needing to change our scent, etc are unnecessary :) I personally don't enjoy my scent and would like to lessen it** -without lifestyle changes

ah, but that ain't gonna happen. as pointed out, these products either have the same effectiveness as plain old water, or will actually make you smell worse in the end.

in order to smell better, you should drink a lot of water and citrus juices, avoid sugar and red meat (or at least cut back), and wash yourself with plain old water regularly. a little ivory or dove *externally* might not hurt, and you can buy baby wipes if you'd like to "freshen up" during the day.

but remember, it's been said here many times before and i'll say it again: your vagina is not supposed to smell like flowers. it is supposed to smell like vagina.

[babydike.livejournal.com]

personally i wouldnt waste the money on either of them. its best just to clean with water. your vagina is a self cleaning oven and doesnt need these extra chemicals/cleansers to make it *fresh*. most likely these products wil just cause more irritation and or infections. if you was your *bits* everyday in the shower you shouldnt smell super strongly. your scent can also be related to what you eat, if you are eating things that have a strong scent your vag will smell stronger as well. i had a link to a list of foods that make your scent stronger but i cant locate it now....

[ilikemytie.livejournal.com]

I know how much you can hate your scent. I get really strong right before my period. Like being gassed with feminine smell. Generally, though - only you can smell it. The scent of your deoderant is all that other people smell.

When I am smelling pretty strong, what I usually do is take a good scrubby shower and then spray a bit of cologne on the front of my pants. I can't smell it due to the cologne, so it doesn't bother me.

The vagina is a self-cleaning unit. Putting something up there will change your PH and likely give you more problems.

[moochar.livejournal.com]

I wasn't even aware they made actual washes. I know you want to change your sent, but honestly it isn't going to happen. All any of the products really do is mask the smell for a little while & I'm guessing the sents they come in are something that just strage for a vagina, like flowers or something. I hate anything floral sented, so my vagina will never smell like flowers if I have anything to say about it. :)

Personally I just use some dove soap externally & sometimes to freshen up, but mainly to get little pieces of tissue off me, I use those wipes they make. That doesn't change the smell of course, but nothing will change the smell for long.

[mays-rays.livejournal.com]

Well, I will probably be pounced on, but... Frankly I like to suds-up my vulva, I feel cleaner afterwards, and I like feeling clean. I've used the Summer's Eve feminine wash (I opted for the sensitive skin version just in case), and had no problems with it at all. No itching, no burning, no infections. I only suds-up my mons, labia majora, and the area between my majora and minora (I have rather long minora, so that might not work for everybody). I leave everything inside the minora alone.

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I have used Summer's Eve for Sensitive skin, and I had no problems whatsoever.

I didn't notice any smells, and I got the one that was unscented. I didn't buy it to decrease my smell, so I don't know how it competes in that corner with other brands.

[shishiza.livejournal.com]

If you ::really:: want to smell less musky, but are worried about infection you could use a little tea tree oil on your vulva. Just mix it in with a little olive oil or water and it'll make you smell kinda minty.

Plus, tea tree oil is an anti-fungal agent and is not toxic (I've actually seen it in mouth wash).