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What Causes Foul Odor Around The Clitoris?

hi there. my question is about clitoris smell. my vagina itself does not have any odour, but the area under my hood and area where my clitoris is, has a weird smell sometimes.i wash regularly with luke-warm water, avoid scented products and stuff like that. what could cause this?
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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HI,
Thanks for your query.I understand your concern.
You seem to have very clean/ good habits regarding genital hygiene.
- the weird smell in such cases can be explained to be due to-
- Sweating in hairy area of vulva , aggregates in the skin fold where skin of vaginal folds meet...this is aggravated by wearing thick/ synthetic undergarments/ wearing vaginal pads during menses..
- the moistened clitoris in such case is liable to get infected specially when associated with infected vagina / without such infection.
BUt such condition is associated by itching/ burning/ pain in the part.
* I would suggest -
- removing pubic hairs with suitable method,
- Wearing cotton/ hojiary undergarments which are not very tight fitting.
- Cleaning with plain water off & on? no use of feminine cosmetics ( as you are correctly avoiding )
- Get a gynac check up to exclude ant vaginal infection / get treated as per need.
Thanks.
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What Causes Foul Odor Around The Clitoris?

HI, Thanks for your query.I understand your concern. You seem to have very clean/ good habits regarding genital hygiene. - the weird smell in such cases can be explained to be due to- - Sweating in hairy area of vulva , aggregates in the skin fold where skin of vaginal folds meet...this is aggravated by wearing thick/ synthetic undergarments/ wearing vaginal pads during menses.. - the moistened clitoris in such case is liable to get infected specially when associated with infected vagina / without such infection. BUt such condition is associated by itching/ burning/ pain in the part. * I would suggest - - removing pubic hairs with suitable method, - Wearing cotton/ hojiary undergarments which are not very tight fitting. - Cleaning with plain water off & on? no use of feminine cosmetics ( as you are correctly avoiding ) - Get a gynac check up to exclude ant vaginal infection / get treated as per need. Thanks.