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Vagina Smells Like Chlorine
What's Going On When Your Vagina Smells Like Bleach Or Ammonia
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By Rebecca Jane Stokes — Written on Oct 19, 2021
Sometimes it can feel like my vagina smells differently every day. I don't think I will ever get the self-loathing put upon women by the patriarchy long enough to ever fully embrace the way it smells, but I can definitely tell when I'm having a good vagina-smell day versus a bad one.
To me, a bad vagina smells like fish, or at other times, sweat. There are even times when my vagina (and probably yours too) has smelled like a loaf of slightly rancid bread. More specifically, like a loaf of bread thrown into the ocean and then retrieved and left to sit on a counter for a day or two.
All of those smells aside, there is one particular bad vagina smell that really makes my hair stand on end: when my vagina smells like bleach. And when you say that your vagina smells like bleach, what you're really saying is that your vagina smells like ammonia or chlorine.
There are a few reasons why your vagina smells like bleach, and we're going to go over them. We'll also talk about how to get rid of the smell , and get into how much that smell is affecting your sex life. That's right, I asked a dude what he thought of bleachy-smelling vaginas.
I am going to go ahead and assume that you have at no point poured bleach onto your vagina.
And if you did pour bleach into your vagina, please stop reading the internet and go directly to the hospital.
Your vagina is the merry little Roomba of your body. Without your intervention, it keeps itself clean and healthy thanks to its garden of good bacteria. Thankfully, that is where the comparison to Roombas ends. (Although, if cats like to ride your vagina please do contact me.)
Bacterial vaginosis can be a cause of this smell, a fishy smell is also related to this bacterial infection. You may also notice white or gray discharge.
Believe it or not, we don't know a whole lot about bacterial vaginosis. Thankfully, we do know that you don't get it from swimming in a pool or peeing in a public toilet.
BV is essentially the bad bacteria that have invaded your vagina converting nitrogen in your vagina into ammonia and that is just plain not good!
Or rather, eating a diet with too much nitrogen doesn't affect the way your vagina or your vaginal discharge smells at all, but it can affect the way your urine smells .
And the way it makes your urine smell is similar to the bleachy smell some women associate with trouble in the vagina.
Interestingly enough, when a woman enters menopause she tends to stop drinking enough water. Weird, right? When you're dehydrated, your urine is more concentrated and gives off a more powerful smell ... like bleach!
So, good news, it's not your vagina, the bad news: girl, you need to get some water in your body.
Yes, your vagina will, in fact, play the violin again.
Most of the time, in fact, BV clears itself up (that wonderful Roomba between your legs hard at work again!)
If it doesn't, your doctor can prescribe you antibiotics. They may also suggest that you wear a pad to cut back on the stank coming from your crotch region.
Most women who this happens to are new vegetarians, which means they are eating an overabundance of leafy greens. Once you regulate your diet, the smell will clear up on its own. That's what you get for not eating cheeseburgers.
Also, make sure that you are eating a diverse amount of vegetables because apparently, all kinds of vegetables can wreak havoc on the smells that come from your nethers.
And if it is really bothering you or the odor remains persisent, don't hesitate to call your doctor.
As a general rule, the only time guys get weird about the way a vagina smells is if they plan on providing you with some top-of-the-line cunnilingus.
I asked 20 men if they had ever experienced a vagina smelling like bleach and they all said no, which leads me to believe that a "bleachy" vagina isn't one of the smells down below that turns a guy off.
In fact, when I asked my own boyfriend he said "wouldn't that just mean it is extra clean?"
The smells that do trouble guys are usually an intense fishiness or body odor, both of which can be cured with a shower.
If you have a fishy-smelling vagina and the shower just ain't touching it, you might have BV or another infection or STI and should definitely consult your doctor.
Heck, if your vagina is in such a state that you are on the internet hunting for answers about it, I'd say check in with your doctor just for the heck of it anyway.
Take care of the old girl, and she'll take care of you.
Rebecca Jane Stokes is a sex, humor and lifestyle writer living in Brooklyn, New York with her cat, Batman.
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Expert help from a gynaecologist, coming right up
Look, a healthy vagina can produce plenty of odours that smell nothing like a bed of roses: and that is how it should be – no matter what the streams of 'feminine hygiene products' on the market try to convince you.
However, if you notice that the smell emanating from your nether regions has changed or that it is particularly pungent, well, something medical may be going on that needs correcting. So, what might be causing a 'smelly vagina,' and how should you address it? Read on for expert answers.
There are myriad potential causes. To take one, Bacterial vaginosis – one of the common culprits for giving your vagina a lingering fishy smell – is twice as common as thrush. Meaning? That it's not exactly unusual if you notice a funky vibe coming from down there.
Then there’s the likes of yeast infections, which can essentially make your pubic region smell like a brewery (sorry) and all those STIs with their tell-tale foul-smelling odour.
That totally depends on what your issue is. Scroll on for reasons why you might have a smelly vagina – and how to nix the problem. As ever, if you're worried about your vaginal health, head to your GP to be referred to a gynaecologist.
Bacterial vaginosis – or BV – is common. So common, in fact, that it’s twice as prevalent as thrush. Yet it’s still a condition that often gets overlooked. BV can be triggered by anything from washing yourself too much to using perfumed soaps to menstruation, sex, diet and certain antibiotics. Oh, and your contraception can be a trigger, too.
‘Women who use an intrauterine device such as a coil, can be more susceptible to having BV due to the possible increased bacteria as a result of the coil’s presence in the vagina, as well as the change in menstrual bleeding, which can onset bacterial vaginosis,’ says consultant gynaecologist Ms Tania Adib.
Treatment: An over-the-counter treatment such as Canesbalance vaginal gel should do the trick.
Think yeast infection and, chances are, you won’t list a smelly vagina as being one of the principle symptoms. That's because, says consultant gynaecologist Miss Anne Henderson, it typically isn't.
‘Thrush is usually completely odourless, but has characteristic burning and irritation; which can run all the way down the vagina and then onto the vulva,’ she says.
But note the word usually . After all, yeast has its own distinct smell. So, if you have the faint whiff of beer following you around, you might want to get your vagina’s yeast levels checked out.
Treatment: Pinpoint what’s up with the Canestest Self-Test for Vaginal Infections.
‘Retained foreign bodies such as a tampon can lead to infection and cause smelly discharge,’ Adib says.
Treatment: If you think you might have a forgotten something inside your vagina, give yourself some uninterrupted quiet time to lie down and have a gentle feel.
Still not sure? Or not comfortable with self-exploration? Seek medical advice. Left unchecked, the infection could lead to pelvic pain, fever and even Toxic Shock Syndrome, which can be fatal.
Okay, so this one is anecdotal but hands up, who’s eaten asparagus, onions, coffee, pineapple or other strong-smelling foods and then noticed a change in the smell of their vagina?
It’s believed this happens because certain foods can alter the smell of your sweat and other bodily fluids. Meaning…?
Treatment: It’s nothing to worry about and should clear up within a couple of days.
But your monthly bleed can also send your vagina’s pH off kilter (FYI, a normal vaginal pH level is between 3.8 and 4.5), which can also make your vagina more smelly than usual.
‘Menstrual blood is more alkaline than your vagina so, when it flows through the vagina or is contained in a tampon, it can raise the pH level, reducing its acidity,’ Henderson says.
Treatment: Expect any odour to clear up once your period has finished.
Just like your menstrual blood, semen can also elevate your vagina’s pH levels, which, says Henderson, can not only change the smell of your vagina, but also, when combined with other actions such as using perfumed body washes, encourage the growth of certain bacteria.
Add to that the fact that you’ll likely have been working up a sweat between the sheets and (if you’ve not been using condoms) mixing your bodily fluids with those of someone else and that’s a whole lot of different odours going on down there.
Treatment: Any untoward smells should disperse within a couple of days.
According to Adib, this STI is caused by infection with a parasite called Trichomonas Vaginalis. ‘It can make the vagina look like a strawberry,’ Adib says. Think swollen and red.
Plus, you may produce more discharge than normal, which could be thick, thin or frothy; yellow-green in colour; and have a fishy odour. It might also hurt when you pee – or have sex.
Treatment: Experiencing symptoms? Best book in with your GP, who’ll likely prescribe a course of antibiotics.
According to the Family Planning Association, in 2015, chlamydia accounted for 46.1% of all STIs diagnosed (and 70% of those cases were female).
While instances of gonorrhoea – an STI which is becoming resistant to antibiotic treatment – have increased every year since 2008 and were up 11% between 2014 and 2015 alone.
Although around half of women won’t experience symptoms, the other half will – which means anything from a burning sensation when you pee to a yellow-greenish foul-smelling discharge.
Treatment: Seek advice from your GP. Treatment is typically via antibiotics.
‘PID is an infection of the gynaecological organs and affects the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes,’ says Adib. ‘It used to be primarily reported by women aged 15-24, but it is now on the rise in other age groups, too – basically anyone who has unprotected sex is at risk.’
The bad news is that signs of the condition (for those who actually experience them) can easily be misdiagnosed as something else. Pelvic pain? It could be PID. Pain during sex? It could be PID. Pain when you pee, spotting between periods, heavy periods, painful periods, excessive discharge that’s smelly and a yellow/green colour?
‘Left untreated, pelvic inflammatory disease can cause scar tissue to form in the pelvis, causing pelvic pain,’ says consultxant obstetrician and gynaecologist Ellis Downes . ‘It can also cause damage to the fallopian tubes and they may even become blocked, which has implications for fertility.’
Treatment: Caught early, PID can be treated with a course of antibiotics. Visit your GP.
Been opting for synthetic materials of late, over cotton? Or simply been wearing something different to your norm?
Again, it’s largely anecdotal, but certain materials are prone to trapping in more heat and moisture – in turn, creating optimum conditions for bacteria (and your eau de vag) to grow.
Treatment: If a change in your panty preferences and your awareness of a smelly vagina go conveniently hand-in-hand, perhaps consider reverting back to the underwear you were wearing before.
Pretty obvious this one but, just like your pits post sweat sesh, your intimates will also be prone to smell a little more ripe, than roses. And, yes, your favourite tight-fit leggings may make your butt pop but they could also be part of the problem.
Shower right after exercising – so avoid going straight from gym to gin. And warns Henderson, remember, your vagina is a delicate area: ‘Avoid aggressive washing agents and perfumed vaginal washes.’ In short, regardless of how pungent your smelly vagina might seem, water and / or mild soap should do.
Smelly vagina not fishy, not yeasty, not sweaty, just a little bit... out of sorts?
It could be the result of apocrine glands – one of your body’s types of sweat glands; the other being eccrine glands – producing a milky fluid. The apocrine glands function primarily when you feel stressed or anxious – whist the eccrine glands are the ones that help to keep you cool. When this milky liquid mixes with the bacteria naturally found on your vulva, it can cause things to smell a little different to usual.
Treatment: Try to reduce stressors in your life. Easier said than done, right? Try these 10 ways to beat stress , for starters.

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Chances are your vagina smells just fine, but if you notice an unusual vaginal odor, it might be related to these causes.
1. You accidentally left a tampon in there.
4. You recently had sex without a condom.
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Fact: Having some type of vaginal odor is normal. Despite all of the marketing that tells you otherwise, there is likely nothing wrong with the way your vagina smells. It’s completely natural and normal for you to have some kind of vaginal odor. And no, that scent probably won’t be a field of wildflowers. It’s a vagina, not a perfume counter.
Chances are, you smell just fine. But if you’ve noticed a change in your vaginal odor that doesn’t go away, it’s worth bringing up with your doctor. Here are a few things that might cause your vagina’s natural scent to go awry.
Vaginal odor is the smell that your vagina—and usually your discharge—gives off. A certain amount of vaginal odor is normal, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). But if the odor is strong and noticeable, it’s possible that you have an infection or other problem, ACOG says.
There are a few things that might cause your vaginal odor to go awry:
It happens—and probably more often than you’d think, Lauren Streicher , M.D., a professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, tells SELF. Some people may put in a just-in-case tampon toward the end of their period and forget about it, don’t remember that they already have one in before putting in a new one, or forget and have sex with one in and it gets pushed sideways into the back of cervix, she says. “Every gynecologist has had the experience of a woman coming in with an odor, discovering it was a forgotten tampon, and feeling mortified,” she says.
Bacterial vaginosis (usually just known as B.V.) is the most common vaginal infection in people ages 15 to 44, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and it happens when there is too much of certain bacteria in your vagina. This throws off the pH of your vagina.
Experts aren’t sure what causes B.V. or how some people get it, but they do know that it usually occurs in people with vaginas who are sexually active. People who douche are also at an increased risk of developing B.V. The odor actually happens due to the change in your vaginal pH when the balance of good and bad bacteria down there is thrown out of whack, Jessica Shepherd , M.D., an assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology and director of Minimally Invasive Gynecology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, tells SELF. Luckily, it’ll go away once B.V. is treated with antibiotics, Dr. Streicher says.
You’ve probably heard that eating pineapple or citrus fruits can make you smell sweeter down there, and that fried foods can make your vagina smell more strongly. “I hear this all th
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