It's not supposed to smell like roses or taste like candy. The only time for concern is when it smells "fishy" or otherwise unpleasant, because that can hint at bacterial vaginosis , trichomoniasis , or some other health issue.
See your gynecologist if that happens. Women should smell like women—maybe a little salty, maybe a little sweet, but always with our own unique, indescribable aroma. Yet many women fixate on the look, feel, and smell of their private parts. Even comedian Amy Schumer has touched on the topic. On an Inside Amy Schumer segment from April of this year, she did a skit about "Yo-Puss," a magical fictional yogurt that "makes your pussy taste like nothing. I embarked on a two-week culinary cunnilingus adventure, taking my boyfriend of two and a half months let's call him John along for the ride.
All for the sake of science, of course. My quest to determine whether the things you eat can really change your vagina wasn't about vaginas being unacceptable as they are—again, there's no need for healthy women to change the taste or smell down there. It was more about finding out whether there's any truth to all this vaginal hearsay. Here's what I discovered. Duly noted. But I ate a pound of pineapple chunks and downed six ounces of pineapple juice anyway to figure it out on my own.
I waited two hours, hoping that was enough time for it to get under my skin, then invited my boyfriend over for a little playtime. As his tongue was furiously doing the ABCs my favorite oldie-but-goodie technique for clitoral stimulation , I was anxious for results.
Take a deep breath in! Really get in there and smell it! Barking out orders in bed might not be the sexiest way to conduct this experiment, but I was on a mission Trooper that he is, John went back down, followed my orders, popped back up, and replied, "You just taste and smell the same? Determined to find a food that would make me taste like something , we moved on to a more flavorful pick.
I had so much hope. Gunter said that garlic-derived metabolites could change the odor of breast milk , so it's likely the same reason some people may feel they smell differently after eating garlic. John and I headed to a little Italian bistro and asked the waitress to double the garlic on all of our dishes. We could see the garlic chunks on the garlic bread, penne checca penne pasta, tomato, garlic, and basil , and pan-fried potatoes with garlic and parsley.
It tastes like vagina. When the vaginal pH is disrupted, it can cause an infection like bacterial vaginosis BV , trichomoniasis , or a yeast infection , which will cause your vagina to taste like an infected vagina. Treating and absolving the infection will absolve any unusual tastes, and therefore change the flavor of your bits quite a bit.
In fact, Ingber says the thing that affects the taste of your vagina the most is where you are in your cycle. You have no control over that.
Switch up your snacks, and you may switch up your vaginal odor and taste. But not overwhelmingly so, he says. But anecdotal reports suggest that heavily spiced foods may make you taste, well, spicier, while asparagus and wheat grass shots may make you taste grassier. Doing so can actually throw off your pH and lead to infection.
The vagina has a naturally acidic environment that allows good bacteria to ThriveAndSurvive while killing off bad bacteria. Many of these washes contain glycerin and other sugars that feed the bad bacteria, allowing them to grow and multiply. But you do need to wash your vulva the outer bits. The vulva includes your:. Use your fingers or a clean washcloth to spread your labia apart.
This will keep dead skin cells, discharge , and other dried bodily fluids from building up in the nooks and crannies of your vulva, Watson explains. This white, gooey buildup is typically the culprit if your vagina smells or tastes mustier than usual.
And research shows that vulva owners who wear breathable skivvies have lower rates of BV compared to those who wear underwear made of synthetic materials. Same goes for the scent of your vulva.
But when the pH becomes unbalanced, it could lead to an infection and unpleasant odors or taste. This is why some women stay away from bubble baths or bath bombs. Instead, only water is needed to rinse your vagina, and you should stick to unscented, gentle soap in your vaginal area also known as the vulva get a refresher course on your vaginal anatomy. Move your labia and even clitoral hood to rinse with water. Then, make sure to dry completely.
If you are new here, then you may want to take the quiz below to learn how good you are at giving oral sex and satisfying your man. You may discover you that you suck pun intended or that you are already a blow job queen. When it comes time to get dressed, choose fabrics that are natural and breathable. Even lightly-scented products such as body wash, lotion or wet wipes can make your vagina taste like those products. Although, that might be preferable to some of the unpleasant things people report vagina has tasted like.
Get more tips on how to taste good. Obviously, every woman tastes different. We all have different body chemistries, after all. And the same woman can taste different in her lifetime. When you have your period, your smell is obviously more metallic and coppery because of the blood. Try paying attention to the way your vagina smells during different points of your cycle — ovulation and menstruation are just two — to see if you can notice a difference. Your taste is likely different during these times, too!
Can a woman eat something to change how her vagina tastes? Pungent foods like garlic or onion could change your flavor, but they might not. Note that some medication can change the smell and taste of your body and bodily fluids. The smell and taste of your breath, skin, sweat, and urine may all change.
Some people seem more prone to smell like medicine they might take or food they might eat than other people. Another thing that helps your vagina taste good? Keeping hydrated. Hydrating means that any odor will likely smell less pungent as it will be somewhat diluted. Look for lube without sugar, which may contribute to yeast infections.
Of course, you have your own that you can use to experiment. All you need to do is insert a finger and lick or suck on it to get an idea.
And your partner might even find this hot! Another sexy option is to kiss your man after he goes down on you. You might find that you like how he tastes after going down on you, it may be neutral, or you may not like it at all. Or you might take steps to wash up before sex.
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