Dear Jacqui:
When having sex with my husband I omit a strong odor which really bothers him. I have talked to my doctor and he said there was nothing wrong with me except that my vaginal tissue is a little dry. I am always very clean. I douche, I wash, I use, I even use a vaginal deodorant. But still, the odor doesn't go away. Please help.
Emily

Dear Emily:
First of all I suggest that you stop douching or using vaginal deodorants. Many of the ingredients in these products such as fragrance, chemical colors and additives actually destroy the vaginal pH balance which is your body's natural protection and helps keep the vagina healthy. Once the vaginal pH is out of balance, it is far easier to get vaginal infections and irritations. Your "cleansing" routine might, in fact, be part of your problem.

Secondly, many people, men and women, exude body odor during sexuality. This is not abnormal, it turns many people on. If it really bothers your husband, I suggest you use a scented body oil or cream and rub a little bit right on top of your pubic hair, but not in your vaginal area, or spray your sheets and pillows with a scent he likes.

For your personal hygiene, I suggest you use a pH balanced body wash or soap containing no fragrance, no chemical colors or plant additives. For your vaginal dryness problem just a few drops of an intimate moisturizer will eliminate the dryness instantly and make intimacy completely comfortable.

Sex is about pleasure, not pain. And there is no reason to suffer. Just be sure that the product you use is pH balanced, contains no fragrance or any additives and is FDA approved for your own safety. Many lubricants are not and there is a reason whey they didn't pass FDA muster.

Jacqui

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