Vaginal health, smell, and hygiene are very important, and women must consider taking care of their vaginal smell as it can smell great or worse. We have found 5 ways to make the vagina smell good, and we are surprised.

1. Basic grooming regularly

One surefire way to maintain your vagina's cleanliness is basic grooming and cleaning. Well, grooming pubic hair is considered a very good practice for keeping strong odours at bay.

However, this is not to say that pubic hair itself is unhygienic, it is the other way around.

Pubic hair traps dirt and bacteria, as well as sweat, therefore it is natural for this area to exude some kind of unpleasant smell if not washed regularly.

However, since pubic hair helps keep bacteria at bay, it isn't necessary to actually remove it if it is not your style.

However, trimming just the length should help a little bit when it comes to easing hotness and humidity down there since pubic hair tends to warm the area it covers.

So what constitutes poor grooming? Putting on tight clothing and not showering daily could cause bad odor and irritation.

Natural vaginal odor should resemble flesh, earth, or musk. The article titled, “How to Get Rid of Vaginal Odor,” states that regular bath with warm water and mild soap is sufficient to clean the vagina.

The Healthline publication mentions that keeping yourself hydrated is another way to maintain proper grooming.

If you do decide to get rid of the pubic hair entirely, don't forget to be gentle so as not to irritate your sensitive skin.

2. No soap inside

Your private part needs to be cleaned every day. However, there is actually a little bit of misconception about which area is the vagina and which area is actually the vulva.

The vagina is actually inside the vulva; it is the inner tube inside that can't be seen from the outside.

The vagina has a self-cleaning mechanism with its natural pH level and the acidity of its environment keeps bacteria growth in check.

However, the vulva, which is the outer area of your private part--and here we are talking specifically the labia majora which are like the lips of your vagina--does need to be cleaned with mild soap regularly.

When washing your private parts, make sure to use warm water and soap only the outer parts, leaving the inner parts unsoaped but cleaned enough with warm water.

This will ensure a healthy environment down there and prevent odour.

3. Wear cotton or silk underwear

Breathable underwear is very important when it comes to keeping your vagina fresh and dry.

The environment of a woman's private parts is very delicate and the skin is sensitive, meanwhile pubic hair down there can also create dampness.

The last one is not so great because when bacteria and sweat are trapped in the pubic hair the whole environment down there can begin to exude strong odours.

However, it is not the pubic hair that is unclean, to begin with; this is just the natural mechanism of the female private parts.

To compensate for this mechanism that works like a double-edged sword, it is important to wear underwear that is highly breathable to maintain the flow of air.

For the purpose of this breathability, cotton and silk underwear are considered the best choices. Many girls want to wear cute underwear, but try to find ones that are cotton.

Another factor to consider is to change your undies daily, as per an article titled, “These 5 simple hacks can help your vagina smell like a bed of roses.”

And if you are the sweating type or is having heavy discharge due to menstruation, then have a spare pant. The Health Shot article also advise that you should wash your vulva with water every time you pee to maintain the freshness of the pants.

4. Go back to nature: essential oils

Essential oils are wonderful and they offer a great plethora of health benefits. Did you know that essential oils can also help with removing bad odours from your private parts?

Essential oils come in many varieties and their efficacy also differs. There are many varieties that are especially strong in their antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal attributes.

These varieties of essential oils are very effective in removing bad odours from your vagina.

Tea tree oil is especially beneficial here and you can add 3 to 4 drops of pure essential oil to a cup of warm water, then use the water for rinsing your private parts.

You are recommended to do this once daily. Keep in mind that you should never apply pure essential oil directly onto your private parts as the strength of the pure essential oil might cause skin irritations or a burning sensation.

5. Avoid food items that cause strong discharge odour

The vagina has a certain smell of its own. Sure it does not smell like flowers down there, but it does not need to smell like fish either.

There are certain food items that can cause your private parts to smell especially stronger than usual.

So, if you are thinking of ways to keep your vagina feeling fresh and not smelling weird, it would be wise to avoid excess consumption of such food items.

Foods and beverages that are typically strong in their scent may also cause your vagina to smell strong and sour.

Some foods and beverages that you may want to consume in moderation (or even avoid altogether) include fish, highly fatty meats, asparagus, and broccoli.

Other foodstuffs that enhance foul vaginal scent are onion, garlic, fish, meats and veg that are smoked. Certain strong-smelling spices also linger throughout the body, as well as alcoholic drinks.

According to an Everyday Health publication, eating these meals may cause pungent urine smell or fishy odor as soon as your urine hits the toilet bowl.

It’s not only meals that causes the smell. Taking some supplements such a cod liver oils and vitamin tablets could also alter the smell of your urine.

Also, don't forget that it is important to wash regularly.

Simply put, nobody likes to smell bad, and everyone avoids people who smell bad; the same goes for the vaginal smell. People can use several methods to make their vagina smell like heaven and different natural scents.

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Consume A Low Carbohydrate Diet To Lessen The Effects Of PCOS

The most common endocrine disorder that affects women is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It has been associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and irregular periods. The low carbohydrate diet is suggested for women suffering from PCOS. Women who are overweight with this syndrome can opt for a proper weight loss program that will help them to control this disorder.

Weight gain and irregular periods

Weight gain is an issue related to sudden hormonal changes and other medical issues. It is a major issue, which is also caused due to PCOS. Women aged between 15 and 45 years of age, mainly suffer from this disorder. If the problem is left untreated, it can affect your health condition worse. A woman with this syndrome produces more numbers of androgen (male hormone). Elevated levels of insulin trigger the production of the male hormone.

Insulin is responsible for regulating the body to metabolize and to burn the fats present in the body. PCOS causes a different effect according to the health condition of a person. Some women suffer from irregular periods, but might not be overweight. While other women may get periods regularly but find it difficult to lose weight.

Irregular periods happen when the ovulation process does not happen every month. Some women may get periods once in every 3 or 5 months. In the most severe case, the period would last up to 21 days. Women with PCOS must follow a healthy diet to diminish other problems related to it.

Lower the insulin level

It is necessary to cut down on the intake of carbohydrate, as it will control the disorder. This helps to lower your insulin levels naturally and also balances the production of other reproductive hormones. You must drink at least 2 liters of water a day to flush out the harmful toxins from your body. You must also find out, from your dietitian about the type of carbohydrate food items which you can eat without having any negative impact.

Insulin resistance is the root cause of all the problems. As per the study, the women in taking such kinds of diet escape from the risk of the ovarian syndrome.

Low carbohydrate diet for the ovarian syndrome

You must stay away from foods that are rich in carbohydrates such as bread, white rice, pastries, corn, cookies, potatoes, and tortillas. The diet that is recommended for people with PCOS:

• You must have your breakfast as early as possible and you can include muesli and unprocessed oats porridge in the morning.
• Try to have small meals every 4 hours once instead of eating heavy foods at a time.
• You must limit the intake of packed, processed, and refined food items
• Start eating whole grain bread sandwiches to stay healthy
• Avoid eating sweetened beverages
• Eat more loaf that is made out of fruit along with ricotta

You can also get advice from your doctor or dietitian about the diet chart that you must follow for a healthy lifestyle.