We have to start normalizing some things, for example, our vagina always smells! Even normal sweating of the area also produces an aroma, totally independent of what occurs in the menstrual cycle or after sexual intercourse, describes the Mayo Clinic Medical Institute.
Now, if you perspire daily and wear a garment for hours, what will it smell like? That is why it is important to have some tricks at hand to eliminate vaginal odor from your underwear, pants and leggings…
When is the smell of your vagina an alarm signal?
In general terms, vaginal odor is not unpleasant as long as there is no vaginal infection, such as vaginitis, which is usually accompanied by itching, irritation, discharge color change and pain when urinating. There can also be other causes of an unpleasant scent: poor hygiene, retained or forgotten tampon, and trichomoniasis. It is important that in these cases you go to the doctor immediately.
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3 tricks to remove vaginal odor from your underwear
Option 1
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Preparation
In a bowl mix all the ingredients until they are well diluted. Place the garment and carve until foam is formed. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse with cold water.
Option 2
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Preparation
There are two ways. The first consists of placing the baking soda on the undergarment and adding the vinegar. Let it rest for 10 minutes. The second alternative is that you put everything in a container, including the clothes, leave it for 15 minutes. In both cases rinse with warm water.
Option #3
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Preparation
Dilute several tablespoons of salt in warm water. Soak the garment that you want to remove the bad smell and then take it to the washing machine.
Recommendation. Try to wash all your clothes as often as you can. Reduce the use of vaginal douches or deodorants, these products can cause irritation or vaginal symptoms. To eliminate vaginal odor from your clothes, hygiene is the best alternative.
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