Vaginal Odor Explained: Causes, Cycle Shifts & Odor-Control Tips

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Every vagina has a natural scent—it's healthy biology at work. But changes can spark worry. Here's why your vagina smells and how period pants, menstrual discs, and smart habits help.

Cycle Shifts: Hormones fluctuate, altering pH and discharge. Pre-period or ovulation? Expect tangier notes. Post-period metallic from blood's pH? Normal as microbiome rebalances.

Vaginal odor got you worried? It's often cycle hormones, sweat, or diet—but period pants wick moisture while menstrual discs keep flow internal for less external smell. Gentle hygiene wins! #WomensHealth #PeriodCare #VaginalHealth

Diet & Sweat: Garlic, onions, asparagus seep through sweat glands. Workouts trap moisture; tight clothes amplify.

Sex: Semen’s alkaline pH mixes, shifting scent temporarily.

BV Alert: Fishy after sex/period, gray discharge? Likely bacterial vaginosis—see a doctor for antibiotics.

Tips for Freshness:
  •      Breathable cotton period pants wick moisture, reducing trapped odor.
  •      Internal menstrual discs/menstrual disc contain flow away from vulva, minimizing external           smell vs. pads/tampons.
  •      Rinse vulva with warm water (no douching/soap inside).
  •      Stay hydrated; limit strong foods.
  •      Change out of wet clothes post-gym.
Persistent, foul odor + itching/discharge? Consult a provider—yeast or infection possible. Embrace your body's signals. Opt for reusable menstrual discs and period pants for breathable, odor-minimizing care that lasts cycles.

Saalt is a sustainable period care brand working to support everyone who menstruates. They dedicate themselves to creating clean, high-performance products that are better for you and the planet. Their ethically made period cups and period underwear are for professional athletes, office workers, adventurers, and those new to their cycle. For a process that is natural and essential, Saalt offers something just as natural and straightforward.

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