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Q: My girlfriend's vagina smells bad
asked by: azbycx on July 11th, 2009
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I'm not comfortable talking to my girlfriend about this so I'm going to tell you what I know and hope I get some helpful advice.

I apologize if the way I describe this is too visual, but I don't know how else to explain my situation.

My girlfriend's vagina has a bad smell. It's hard to describe the exact smell but it is definitely fishy, and maybe even a bit like feces.

When I insert my finger deep enough into her vagina (palm upward) and curve it forward so that it's pressuring toward her pubic bone, I can feel bumps that are kind of soft but also kind of sharp, and they feel almost like slices as I slide my finger outward pressured along her vagina wall.

She's normally dry down there, but when she's horny it can get wet enough to soak through whatever she's wearing without either of us doing anything physically. This liquid is usually clear but sometimes it has milky fluid with tiny bubbles mixed with it. When she orgasms, there's noticeably more milky fluid.

I'm pretty sure she's not experiencing any itching or burning, but sometimes following sex she can experience soreness or irritation.

I'm concerned that she has a yeast infection/thrush or some kind of other infection, or worse some kind of STI/STD.

What does this sound like (if anything) to you?

I want her to get checked by a doctor, but I don't know how to tell her. How should I bring this up?

Thanks!
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bluepegasus84
replied on July 11th, 2009
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well... lol. i am female and sometimes these things happen. she most likely has some kind of infection if it has a strong smell to it. all women have discharge. that is completely normal. this is why alot of girls douche. but doing that doesnt take care of the problem. if the discharge is white and has a slight smell, that may be ok but if its a yellow/green color and alot more is coming out and smells real bad, she should def go get checked out and tested. its most likely just a infection. you should express your concern to her in a nice way and let her know you are worried. if she gets embarrassed, try to comfort her by telling her the human body does all kinds of weird things but they all have an explanation to what is happening to them. she SHOULD go see a doctor. and she should see one often. have her make an appointment with an ob-gyn. they can most likely give you all the answers and ease both your minds.
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NewMojo
replied on July 17th, 2009
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Please take the above advice. She may also try keeping a diet diary to summise whether certain foods have an effect. Pork, beef and chemical additives can make a vagina taste bad. They may contribute to odor as well.
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ioka
replied on July 17th, 2009
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bacterial vaginitis is possible i suffer from this and usually caused by hormonal imbalance. Im treating mine with balance active ph its a weeks course and i find a huge difference.I purchased mine from pharmacy.
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veronica672
replied on July 19th, 2009
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If it smells bad its bacterial vaginosis,a vaginal imbalance of good/bad bacteria, U should probabally tell her THAT YOUR penis has been smelling and ask her if shes noticed anything weird then suggest u look it up together if she says yes and it should pop up online what it is,if she goes to the doctor they will give her metronidazole most likely but I would say get used to it because all girls have some sort of smell down there and it will most likely come back hey sex is not clean
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Alone101
replied on August 14th, 2009
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Infection or Normal ?
I have the same problem.My vagina has hard/soft not bumps but it's feels like skin or tissues.It smells like bowel movements all the way inside of my vagina,and when I get wet it comes out fishy.I have no discharge but when I'm wet my panties have brown stains.I dont know what this is either and I dont want to go to the doctor.If you find any other way or info about these problem please write me !!
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azbycx
replied on September 2nd, 2009
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Alone101, I know it's easier said than done, but please consider going to the doctor. It's their job to look at this kind of stuff everyday so it's not at all unusual for them. Tell your doctor exactly what you told us. Everything you tell your doctor remains confidential.

I have a question for you: Have you been or are you currently sexually active?

Please let me know if you go to the doctor or find anything out. I will do the same for you. Thanks!
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qwerty13579
replied on September 10th, 2009
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Sounds like Trichomonas - characteristic by a milky discharge that is bubbly and causes irritation. Even though it will be uncomfortable you need to get your girlfriend to see a doctor. If it is tricomonas, it can be cured in as little as one dose of prescribed medication. Regardless, it could be a sign of something really serious, so encourage her to check it out. Good luck!
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youngandembarrassed
replied on September 21st, 2009
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Re: Infection or Normal ?
Alone101 wrote:
I have the same problem.My vagina has hard/soft not bumps but it's feels like skin or tissues.It smells like bowel movements all the way inside of my vagina,and when I get wet it comes out fishy.I have no discharge but when I'm wet my panties have brown stains.I dont know what this is either and I dont want to go to the doctor.If you find any other way or info about these problem please write me !!


I know how you feel...but trust me! you will feel so much better if you just go. You can always buy one of the over the counter pH tests. It wont treat it, but atleast you'll know. I had these symptoms for 3 years! but after 4 days on an antibiotic it went completely away! trust me...doctors have seen WAYYYYY worse!
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mariah79
replied on September 26th, 2009
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vagina should always smell ok unless there is an infection if it doesn't smell ok then make sure if the smell from the exterior skin or if it is from the inside when sticking your finger inside smell the discharge if it has a bad smell then there is an infection but if it has no smell at all then there is no infection but the bad smell is due to the skin surround the vagina because of some sort of fungi since the area is dark and wet when going to the bath a women should wash with water and dry the area rub the places that are bended to clean it with water and then dry it to make sure its clean and dry this case you would prevent any type of fungi or yeast on skin that produce bad odor more over the vagina should be washed only with water or a vaginal wash 2 times a day max avoid perfumed napkin or spray . add honey or yogurt to to treat yeast or bacterial infection and wash with salt water the high concentration of salt in water kills bacteria the high concentration of honey kills the microbes too yogurt has some sort of bacteria that balance the normal flora in the vagina.
some times after sex the vagina get injured specially when it is dry so it is easy to get infections
men should treat them self too to avoid bing bong infection which is when a women treats her self and the male doesn't he would get it back to her even if he doesn't have symptoms
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4ROONG
replied on October 6th, 2009
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My girlfriend has the same problem, but it is only after we have sex. She lives in Thailand right now, and I am in the states. When we are apart, she has no smell, but also is not having sex. We are not sure if it is me that has the bacteria and I keep giving it to her?? If so, does anyone know what medications I could take to clear it, or will a doctor know what to prescribe? Thanks
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mariah79
replied on October 6th, 2009
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hello,
first chick what type of infection by going to your physician there are many type of infection and each one of them has his own medications. if the penis has a tear skin at the edge it might be fungi there is some antifungal ointment on the shelve of any pharmacy . in the other hand some women have some sort of allergies from some sort of condoms they are made from the same type of rubber that the gloves are made of if any how her skin is irritated when ever she wears the rubber gloves which used in examination or laboratories or even house work then she might has an allergy against most condoms thats why she gets infection after every sexual contact using condom. she needs to use a specific type of condom. but infection should be identified first before any treatment.
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1268
replied on October 22nd, 2009
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I have the same problem! I use a cotton ball and put viniger on it and that amolst get rid of the smell for a few days.
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cdeboo26
replied on November 4th, 2009
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I would listen to the Trichomonas advice.. sounds like that's what it is. I've heard about it a couple of times. I'd very sensitively and sweetly advise her to get checked out and easily treated for it. (planned parenthood??) It would probably make everyone all better.~
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