Vaginal Smell?

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Registered: 06-01-2008
Vaginal Smell?
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Mon, 06-02-2008 - 8:52pm
Ok. Before I ask my question, you have to know some background things about me:

For four years, although I never had sexual intercourse with my boyfried, we had a lot of outercourse which often included him climaxing on my vagina.

Since I became sexually active with him, I've gotten a lot of yeast infections.

My doctor said I produce more bacteria down there than the average woman.

I assume this, as well as poor hygeine after being sexual with my boyfriend, caused the yeast infections.

My boyfriend and I married a couple of weeks ago and are now having "real" sex.

Here is my question:

Since puberty I've had a vaginal smell. My friends, family, and doctor have said everyone has their own genital smell, but I really don't like mine. I've had the smell even before I was getting yeast infections, and my husband says he likes it.

I discharge a lot daily and to me the smell is strong (this has been the case since puberty), but again, my doctor blames it on the amount of bacteria I produce.

Does anyone else NOT like the smell of their vaginas? Or am I the only one who is self-conscious about it? I really don't think I have an infection because other than the smell and discharge, the color of the discharge is normal and I don't itch. (Unless I have a yeast infection, of course.) And I've been this way since puberty, so unless I've had a 10 year infection, did I just get really bad luck with the way I am down there?
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Registered: 07-21-2007
In reply to: carby14
Tue, 06-03-2008 - 10:32am
Every women's "scent" is different. And believe it or not its normal for men to like the smell.

Hollie

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Registered: 11-23-2004
In reply to: carby14
Fri, 06-06-2008 - 12:13pm

Welcome to the board carby14.


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Registered: 08-16-2004
In reply to: carby14
Sat, 06-07-2008 - 9:26pm
Try changing your diet. I get an awful vaginal smell when I eat shrimp!