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I have vaginal odor but from the inside because when i have sex and my boyfriend comes out i smell it and so does he.is embarrassing. But i clean up and everything. i try different soaps like summers eve and nothing. i have no insurance and cant afford it please dont tell me to go to the doctors i know there is something i can take that is why im asking for advices and help. please and thank you.
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replied July 26th, 2012
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It is very seldom due to cleanliness or lack thereof. It sounds like a bacterial infection like BV. This is normally treated with antibiotics. Neither the exam, test or treatment is very expensive. Do you also smell this just before or after your period? During masturbation? Do you allow him to ejaculate inside you?

When did this start? Have you made sure you do not have an old tampon stuck inside (it happens)? Doe you have a normal discharge cycle? Any burning or itching? Any chances of an STD?

Your vagina is a central part of your life. It is a source of life, with fertilization and birth taking place through it. It is also a big part of your sexuality and pleasure. So do not come with the 'please don't tell me to go to the doctors' story. I understand the issue, but that is not the solution, and often not seeing your doctor when you should will only make it worse and even more expensive later.

Find the free or cheap medical resources in your area. There are normally clinics run by counties, your local ER, Planned Parenthood, Student Services (if you are at college) and with the new Affordable Care Act you are also covered by your paren's insurance until you are 26. (if they have insurance). Or see a nurse. Or ask your boyfriend to help, he is after all a big beneficiary of it.

Vaginas does not normally smell bad after sex. And using all sorts of douches can only mask the issues, or make it worse. Once the issue has been identified, there might be something natural you can use.

Best of luck!
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replied July 26th, 2012
no odor after period or masterbation and no he doesnt ejaculate and we sometimes use condoms. no burning or itching. no insurance. i wish i had the insurance until im 26. they made that law when mines was already over =(. never douche before. i heard that Zithromax cure infections.
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replied July 26th, 2012
no odor after period or masterbation and no he doesnt ejaculate and we sometimes use condoms. no burning or itching. no insurance. i wish i had the insurance until im 26. they made that law when mines was already over =(. never douche before. i heard that Zithromax cure infections. and ty.
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replied July 28th, 2012
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It is important that you test first to see if it is a bacterial infection. You can try the Vagisil screening kii for vaginal infections.

Zithromax is not used for BV. It is used for STDs.

My recommendation is still to get to planned parenthood or a.local health clinic. They provide low cost treatment when you do not have insurance.depending on your situation, even free treatment.
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