Strange smell...

[lumineschaos.livejournal.com]

It's not actually *in* the vagina, but in the space between the outer lips and my leg, and I scrub and scrub and scrub with soap, and a washcloth, and a mesh scrubby thing, but *nothing* will get this smell off, I think I got rid of it once. It's not my vaginal odor, because that's different (and smells kinda good) where as this smells awful. What is it, and HOW oh HOW do I get rid of it?

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[asunlitrose.livejournal.com]

I know when I get jock itch (yes, women can get it too!) in the crease between my leg and labia, it smells absolutely foul. It doesn't usually itch me, but it can look a little red, or there can be some moisture. Have you ever talked to a doctor about this?

What I usually do is buy some jock itch medicine from the store (cream or spray, I like the cream) and apply that. Also, try to wear cotton underwear and air out your groin area as much as possible. After you get out of the shower you should dry the area as much as you can with a towel so there's no moisture. Sometimes I set the blow dryer on cool and use that.

[lumineschaos.livejournal.com]

I don't *think* it's jock itch, because it doesn't itch or get red. We're a bit too short on money to get an itch cream or spray right now as well =/

[hacketts-girl.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure exactly what to use that would be best to treat it but DEFINITELY quit scrubbing. That usually makes matters worse.

[https://users.livejournal.com/-poeticmotion-/]

I sometimes get a little chafing in the crease between my thigh and labia. Usually its in summer, or if I wear too tight knickers and am doing a lot of walking. I usually use baby powder as it stops the moisture.

Also, I second the not scrubbing. It does make it worse.

[lumineschaos.livejournal.com]

Im just a little afraid if I stop scrubbing, or washing atleast, it'll get worse. my head instantly things "funny smell? Time for soap and scrubbing"

[https://users.livejournal.com/-poeticmotion-/]

I understand that.

Try using gently baby/wet wipes. I find it freshens the area up, and helps get rid of the smell, also its so gentle it doesn't irritate the skin.

[nebulosity.livejournal.com]

Can you describe the smell?

[quabazaa.livejournal.com]

Another thing you can try instead of soap is a diluted vinegar rinse. The pH of skin under hair can be put out of whack by soap or cleansing type products so the vinegar helps bring it back to normal. It also has antibacterial properties, so it would help if that was your problem.

[murgatroyd.livejournal.com]

I was going to suggest vinegar as well. You could also try a little bit of tea tree oil or diluted tea tree oil...

[melisjesus.livejournal.com]

i was also going to suggest a little vinegar, or perhaps a nice sit in the tub?

[missmoose1112.livejournal.com]

If it's jock itch, a baking soda bath helps. It helps with deodorizing too. Hey, you coul do the vinegar AND the baking soda and have a bubble bath! j-k j-k :)