Embarrasing Question!!!!!!!

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Registered: 11-08-2004
Embarrasing Question!!!!!!!
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Thu, 11-11-2004 - 1:03pm
I have been dating my boyfreind just over a year.I am too embarrased to ask a doctor,so maybe someone can help.My boyfreind loves to get oral sex from me.He has had a vasectomy and is uncircumsised.Prblem:Sometimes when he pulls his foreskin back I notice a fishy smell,not very strong but noticable enough to turn me off.I never told him because I do not want to hurt his feelings,so I just make up excuses.What could the odor mean?Does it indicate a health problem?Please advise. Thank you.
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 11-11-2004 - 6:27pm
Hi redrose73, welcome!

The odor could be from several things. His diet, red meat, spicy foods or some vegies (think asparagus... Ewwww!) could be making his urine smell, 'off'. Or, he might not be washing himself down there as much as he should. Secretions can build up between his glans (the head of his penis) and foreskin than can give off an odor. You might want to suggest a mutual shower, to 'get into the mood' beforehand. While showering give him some personal attention with soap and water down there... I'll bet he will love that! Just a thought... Thanks for posting. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill