Many of us (read women) feel pretty embarrassed to admit and talk about our problems related to personal hygiene. We feel uncomfortable talking about our problems to even doctors and usually try to mask them by using a strong deo or perfume.
Vaginal odor is a very common problem that many women and especially, teenage girls face when they hit puberty. If you also face this problem, take comfort in knowing that every 9 out of 10 women experience vaginal odor, so you are not alone. You no longer have to hide or shy away, for we have put together ten of the best vaginal odor home remedies that can help you combat this rather personal worry without having to see a doctor. They are explained in detail below:
Home Remedies to Get Rid of Vaginal Odor
1. Avoid Tight Fitting Clothes:
Like your body, your private parts need to breathe as well. Wear cotton undergarments that allow your body to breathe. As tempted as you may be on seeing catalogs of colorful and fancy thongs, avoid wearing them as it can lead to excessive perspiration and hence odor.
2. Soap Is No Good:
Using too much soap to clean your vaginal area can lead to imbalance in the production of natural chemicals. It thus leads to the unpleasant smell and odor. Instead, rinse your private parts with an intimate wash made at home. Add a few drops of rose water and glycerin to a mug of water and use this to wash your intimate parts.
3. Yoghurt Is A Wonderful Treat:
Yoghurt might not be your favorite food but it can work to diminish and reduce vaginal odor considerably. A strong vaginal odor is an indication of an yeast infection and the bacteria in yoghurt can help fight the infection and reduce the odor too. Simply have two cups of unsweetened yoghurt a day, preferably with meals to restore the normal pH in the vagina. Alternatively, if you suffer from a very strong vaginal odor, dip a tampon into yoghurt and gently insert it into your vagina. Let it be for an hour or two before you remove and rinse the area.
4. Prevention Is Better Than Cure:
It makes sense to pay attention to what you eat and strike off food that triggers the odor. Sweet food that contains a lot of sugar or foods rich in yeast can often cause vaginal odor. You should avoid them to reduce the yeast infection and in turn reduce the vaginal odor.
5. Tea Tree Oil:
If you use scented wipes and vaginal deodorants, it’s time to put them into the trash bin. These products can be the reason to disrupt the vagina’s pH balance and induce an infection and foul odor. To get rid of odors, use tea tree oil diluted in water as a vaginal wash. Tea tree oil is both anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, and thus will curb the infection while fighting the odor.
6. Our Green Friends:
Do you remember reading about chlorophyll that plants use to make their own food with the use of sunlight and water? Yes, that very chlorophyll can work wonders in reducing vaginal smell. Liquid chlorophyll works as a good deodorant and helps reduce the strong and unpleasant odor. Liquid chlorophyll is easily available with most pharmacists. Drink one tablespoon of chlorophyll diluted with 8 oz. of water and you will never have to visit the doctor to get rid of vaginal odor.
7. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV):
ACV is yet another potent remedy that is fail-proof when it comes to fighting vaginal odor. Mix a cupful of vinegar in your bathtub and soak in it for some time to get rid of those toxins that is causing vaginal odor. Vinegar that is acidic in nature is loaded with anti-bacterial properties that will help kill the odor causing germs.
8. Garlic Can Work For You:
Many may question the potency of garlic in treating odor but thanks to its own pungent smell. Believe us when we say that this is certainly one of the best known home remedies to kill overpowering vaginal odor. You can take garlic pills or peel the fresh garlic, wrap it and insert it into the vagina.
9. Fenugreek:
When consumed on a daily basis, fenugreek helps regulate the hormonal levels in women. It also promotes regular menstrual cycles. Soak a spoonful of fenugreek seeds overnight and drink up the mixture on an empty stomach in the morning. You can also make herbal tea from its seeds or add it into your food directly.
10. Baking Soda:
If you thought baking soda finds its use only in cakes and bread recipes, you are wrong. Vaginal odor intensifies when the pH level of the body goes awry. Baking soda helps bring your pH levels back to normal. Drop a few teaspoons of baking soda in your bath and soak in its goodness. Do not stop at that! Add a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of warm water and gulp it down, as hard as it may be to do so. You will be surprised to see how it helps you to get rid of the odor quickly.
Remember, panty liners, pads or any other such lining held in close contact to your private parts can lead to the production of yeast or bacteria giving way to foul vaginal smell. Avoid the use or limit the use of liners and pads, unless absolutely necessary. The idea is to stay natural and play it safe by visiting your doctor regularly.
Try these simple home based remedies to treat the problem of vaginal odor completely. Please share your feedback and views in the comments section below.
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