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Vaginal Odor: 6 Natural Ways to Eliminate It
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Shellie Reneé
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Natural bacteria in the vaginal area is nothing to freak out about. It’s something that all of us have. But sometimes, especially due to the moisture down there, an overgrowth of bacteria can lead to…let’s just say some pretty unpleasant odors.

“Normal odors”? Those are the ones that happen during your period, after working out or right after you have sex. Abnormal odors? That can be due to all sorts of things like poor hygiene, wearing a tampon too long or an infection like bacterial vaginosis or an STD.

If you have symptoms like itching, burning or a drastic change in your discharge (it smells fishy or it’s a different color than some variation of white), see your doctor. DO NOT diagnose what’s going on via Google! But if it’s a musty scent that’s more annoying than anything else, here are some ways to eliminate those smells---naturally.

About Shellie Reneé

Just a woman who digs all things relationships. HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, that is. I've been writing (professionally) for close to 20 years, including having two books published. I'm also a marriage life coach and doula. Sometimes I speak to large audiences or do radio interviews, but usually I'm sitting in my favorite chair, surfin' the 'net and penning stuff that I wish I had read in my early 20s.

Listen, I don't have all the answers, not by a LOOOOONG shot. But whatever I can do to spare folks any heartbreak, bitterness or straight-up drama, I'll devote some keystrokes to doing. 

That's it...in a nutshell. For the most part. Kinda. ;)

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