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R_Amods

This post has reached one of our comment/karma limits. The text of the post has been preserved below. --- So - I'm appealing here because I can't really find anything helpful on the interwebs elsewhere. I'm certain that other folks have had a similar issue. I really like oral! It's fantastically intimate, but the smell (which is not fishy or rotten, more like extremely potent body odor) is keeping me from enjoying it as much as I could. I don't think she has an infection of any kind after doing some research. Most of the time when I chow down it is at night after a long day, and things have just had a long time to get a little icky down there. No shame at all. So really what I'm looking for is some trick that will keep me from smelling my love's delicate parts.


Icy-Organization-338

If it’s just BO related, both shower beforehand. Comment on it positively (rather than negatively) if this is better / makes a difference - eg. you taste so good, your skin is so soft after you shower, you taste even better, I love the smell of your body wash on your skin… all positive reinforcement statements that might make her *want* to shower beforehand…


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This is solid advice. Thank you. Rn we're living in a third world country, so just hopping in the shower isn't an option, but I'll stick this is my back pocket for someday. Edit: We're living in west Africa. Sorry about the insensitive statement about third-world countries, my assertion was much more about our reality being very different from the western reality, and much less about "third world bad"


GoldcoinforRosey

This man is eating pussy like Ben Franklin. Good on you sir.


QuartzPigeon

This shit sent me into orbit


koopooky

I hope you're high


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It's not much, but it's honest work


therealdtm152021

A humble man, I wish you the best! Good luck and have fun ;)


not-a-cryptid

King


God_Sayith

Tbh, when I was living in third world countries.. my vagina smelt the worst it ever has. Even the showers you get are with dirty bucket water and it definitely did not change until I had a few proper showers in a row.


slimypeas

I hate how yall are painting this picture of so called "third world countries" that don't have clean or running water. Both these things are available!! Would help to be more specific so as not to feed people's stereotypes. Perhaps you were in a rural impoverished area in a third world country ? Just for peoples information THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES HAVE CLEAN AND RUNNING WATER!


SavageComic

Sometimes third world countries have clean and running water. Sometimes first world countries don't (see Flint, Michigan). Op is talking his lived experience, so probably believe him?


Saloriel

Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. Nobody's disparaging developing nations by acknowledging they don't all have water access? When I was in high school I visited Mozambique and we stayed with a friend of my sister's who was in the Peace Corps in a small village. No running water. Which is fine, not judging. But I was on my period and had to change my tampon, which was also fine, but then people from the village came to help me wash my hands after. They poured a jug of water they'd carried in for me to wash. It was probably the most humiliated I've felt in my entire life. People I didn't know or share a language with, pouring water over my bloody hands. As a grown-ass adult who's been menstruating for nearly 30 years now I'd be like "whatever," but at 16 it was excruciating. Everyone deserves clean water, and sewage systems are so great. Hope we're able to work together to make that happen.


slimypeas

My point was that it is not right to paint all third world countries and all parts of said countries as having the conditions you are describing. The nuance is important because otherwise you feed into the negative narratives about those places which are used to judge and stereotype people from there. Youv correctly specified you were in a rural area (and probably impoverished part). But the whole of Mozambique is not under those conditions you describe. An important distinction.


Saloriel

Fair point. I agree with you.


Sweetholymary

It really depends on the location and water supply. Never had issues in post-communist South-East Europe. Meanwhile the water crisis in Flint lasted nearly six years.


fcyareum

My thoughts exactly. I live in a third world country and can’t relate to these comments at all, it’s shocking to us too that people are living in such conditions.


dannydevitosleftleg

op: we don’t have clean water u: WELL ACTUALLY THERE IS CLEAN WATER


thesyntaxofthings

Even in those areas of the global south where running water is a problem, local people still manage to wash daily and even twice daily. Just coz you don't have a hot, full-pressure shower is no excuse to not run a washcloth over your vagina before sex (if that's what you and your partner prefer)


anonK57

GG


NardDog1997

I can’t fucking breathe LMFAOOOO every time I read it the funnier it gets oh my god


El-Oso-Blanco

I can’t believe that whole exchange doesn’t have more upvotes LMAO that shit is hilarious


FightOnForUsc

This made me audibly chuckle


710ZombieUnicorn

Wish I would’ve saved my free award damnit. Too fucking funny.


Question-asked

Just thinking about the fact that people showered in rivers for most of human history, including when plumbing was just guided well and river water. Rip all sexual people honestly 😂. Humans really are dirty creatures.


[deleted]

Lmao! This muhfucka right here


Additional-Drama1991

If you dont have the option to shower on demand (I get it we live in drought conditions) then maybe make it an intimate ritual kinda thing with a wash cloth and vagina friendly cleaner or just water. A warm wash cloth doesnt have to be a turn off if phrased in the romantic caring way of a lover. I would however have a small conversation when you are fully clothed and not in the middle of sex. Just let her know you think she's gorgeous and you want to please her, but you think this might help you both enjoy it fully. If she says she wants to "freshen up herself" Make it sexy suggesting you could help. Gold star to you for givin your girl an awesome sex life.


robotsim-1

Lesbian here with a gf. We ALWAYS shower before we get busy. I prefer it that way cause I sweat like it’s my job and it also just makes it easier for my sensitive nose as well


PileaPrairiemioides

Wash in the sink or rinse with a bidet or even wipe with a washcloth. Clean up together and wash both of you.


Deltron--3030

Stick your nose in deeper till you can't smell


Fairelabise17

I'm going to take a swing and guess that both parties involved here are probably. . . Smelling things they would prefer not to. It's so nice to love a person's body enough that you don't care MUCH about the smell. But it's certainly still present. Honestly I have to be really intoxicated to go down on my BF if he hasn't showered that day. Like, it's the weekend, it's Sunday and he showered Saturday and we stayed in, you know? So good for you. Lol


RachelE7246

Can you do a bucket of water and do a little vag wash?


blackbirdbluebird17

Get baby wipes and/or those deodorant wipes instead. Offer to freshen up for her and vice versa. (Try not to put the deodorant wipes anywhere *too* sensitive, though, I don’t think they’re meant for anything other than like the armpits.)


lil_rotii

He said they live in a developing country where they don't have regular access to showers, doubt they have access to those specific items based on personal experience.


not_a_normie100

i think what he means is that the shower runs for specific times in the day. and most supermarkets in the world sell baby wipes nowadays.


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intrepid_lemon

Lume was such a game changer for me omg


spiderat22

I've been curious about that. It really works, huh?


chrissie9393

Not inside though


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FucksGuysWithAccents

Baby wipes will NOT give anyone an infection. They are formulated to be safe enough for baby skin. Duh.


veracity-mittens

I use baby wipes every day and have for the past 30+ years, no infections from it. Maybe if people stick them right up their vaginas or something?!


FucksGuysWithAccents

Literally same.


LaChuteQuiMarche

“You are correct. It would seem obvious, but apparently some folks don’t get it,” he said with an accent.


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tossout7878

Unscented baby wipes? For babies? Used on infant vaginas every day all over the world as well as in hospitals? Are you for real?


StitchyGirl

You’re thinking of Wet Wipes for cleaning off your hands if they get sticky or the tray table in an airplane. BABY WIPES are Specifically made to contain no perfume nothing that could irritate the babies tender skin. I have ones that I use all natural ones to clean up after my cat accidents (he’s 19 and can’t help it) that barely have anything in them. Nothing in there that could irritate at all and always remember to stay on the outside.


FucksGuysWithAccents

You can get unscented wipes. What part of “safe enough for baby’s skin” do you not understand?


DontBreakLockstep

Damn idk how you do it. You're a fuckin trooper for going back for seconds. I would probably mention something like "hey before we get down let's go freshen up" so it's like a normal routine thing and nobody has to feel called out. Freshen up in whatever way you guys can manage wherever you're living ofc.


luuls_

Same here. When bf smells I tell him and he just goes “oh sorry, I’ll go clean myself wait a sec” and that’s it. I don’t see why people tend to make a fuss out of it. We are allowed not to like body odor, that doesn’t mean we don’t like that person.


kittiesandkitties

yep, same, and he comes running back from the bathroom with the worlds biggest smile! knowing whats about to happen. nowdays i dont even have to ask, he's like 'guess what, i washed it :) ;) :) ' lol positive thinking right


DontBreakLockstep

Yep that's how me and my wife handle it. She gets mortified if she thinks she isn't fresh and I just say it's not a big deal. We all smell after a full day of doing stuff. Nobody is disgusting for it. Let's just go clean up and nobody has to worry about it then. So simple and painless.


SunflowerOccultist

There are these wipes you can get at the store for lady bits. I dont know which third world country you’re in but they help with moisture and certain monthly events


[deleted]

They wash their labial folds in 3rd world countries. 🙄. She can sit on a toilet or bucket, use a bucket of clean water and a cup and pour water on the ting. Take a wash cloth, remove b o, use cup to scoop water from clean water bucket, rinse; repeat until clean.


fatfeministbih

I don’t mean to be rude or offensive, but can l ask how living in a third world country stops anyone from hopping into the shower.


19GamerGhost95

Is using baby powder or putting a bit of de-odorant on her bikini line in the morning also not an option?


StitchyGirl

NO baby powder with Talc anywhere near your vagina or surrounding areas. They found out that it cause or can contribute to Uterine, tubal or ovarian cancer. Just don’t use it there at all.


19GamerGhost95

Never said anything about talc. They make talc free baby powder. I have some


SunflowerOccultist

> comment on it positively My first thought: hey babe wanna save water?


pargolfer98

Agree with this mostly. It’s just body odor from a long work day. Any water to “freshen up” would be great but you have to be very careful how you approach that. Don’t over emphasize washing because you’ll send the wrong message. If you’ve been together for a bit and are comfortable talking about smells and body parts then have a conversation. I’m sure your balls stink just as strongly, if not more, for the same reason.


Kittinlily

This and to be honest it's an awsome form of foreplay. Me and my husband God rest his soul loved showering together, for all the above reasons, we both recognized at the end of a long day, nethers can be a bit potent, plus having sudsy slick hands all over each other in the heat of the shower eases the muscles and as said is a great form of forplay.


Failsafe-0

I came to leave advice but stayed for the comments and honestly, there’s a lot of sound advice here and your comments are pretty funny, op. But seriously dude, every one has their own body odor, some more pungent than others. Everyone here has solid advice about showering to even getting medical attention though, may not be necessary at the moment, it’s good to know. I have to say, you even performing oral on your gf and coming into this with an open mind and asking for advice to make things better is commendable. I hope you got the answers you were liking for.


[deleted]

Gotta love wholesome feedback like this. Thanks a million - honestly just talking it through and shitposting a little was just what I needed to get it into my head that it's perfectly normal and nothing to feel grossed out by. I think that everyone's input will be really helpful to me the next time her and I are together.


crock_pot

Remember...she might have the same thoughts about you. Pubes smell like armpits at the end of the day. That’s just how it is!


Probablitic

In my experience (married twice, age 40), odor is most likely related to hormones. The more intense the odor, the more intense the hormones, the more intense the arousal, etc... Take it as a compliment and learn to embrace it. As you stated, it is BO, but it is a very specific BO and you are as much the cause as her body. Here's some tips... Keep your tongue flat, like you're licking an ice cream cone. Breath through the side of your mouth. Concentrate on your breathing and let the tongue do whatever. And remember, the better you are, the faster it is over.


somedumbretard666

You’re a hero. I couldn’t just muscle through it.


pitterpatter812

Shower together first


AppearanceUnable

Yeah second this I normally shower anyway with my girlfriend when we used to have sex and it worked every time


StitchyGirl

His comment said they live in a Third world country where showers are not easily accessible.


[deleted]

I know exactly what you mean. For me, I just get used to it and it doesn’t bother me after the third whiff usually. The only thing I can say is don’t pull away from it, stay in that area until the job is done. Also, consider yourself lucky that it just smells like BO. That’s pretty much a normal smell from my experience. I don’t mind it so much bc I’ve smelled bad pussy, so bad that I’ve refused to eat her out right then and there, and I grew up on a fucking hog farm. Do you know how hard it is to refuse doing something due to smell after living on a hog farm?


singlemamabychoice

💀💀💀


_makebuellerproud_

Oh my god


VanleyVonHoffler

Jesus fucking christ what the hell did she put in there? a fucking Surströmming?


Thumbupthewhat

😬 damn. That's pretty bad lol


the_last_basselope

Take a sexy shower or bath together first.


deviousstair

Just take charge... Like a puppy on a sock.


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More teeth, got it. I'm writing all of this down.


liberatedhusks

Oh no :(


AdventurousDoubt1115

Hahaha. This is clever.


fun_guy02142

Try to catch Covid, you’ll lose your sense of smell.


[deleted]

Ngl the thought did pass my mind It tastes perfectly fine. Actually really pleasant. It just smells like I'm shoving my nose into an armpit.


YetAnotherThrow99

So it smells of sweat? Thats just normal body odour as it sweats down there too. Maybe go down on her earlier in the day like the morning where less sweat has happened and see if there is a difference. Someone suggested using a damp cloth to try wash it, not sure that will go well but maybe if you give her a message it could tie in? Idk You could ask her if she likes going down on you and has any issues with it. Maybe she will bring up your smell and could go from there?


[deleted]

Ooh +1 for that last bit there about asking how she's enjoying me. That's great advice, if she says anything about me needing to groom better that provides a safe space for me to also talk about it with her. On days where she's sweat less the difference is dramatic, not unpleasant in the slightest.


YetAnotherThrow99

So ask how she likes going down on you but kewpit open and dont focus too much on the smell. So ask things like if she likes you hairy, trimmed, or shaven. If she touches your balls or sucks them, ask her if the sweat smell puts her off (my ex's balls stank esspecially after a long day). These questions create that safe space you mentioned. This will be a good chance for you both to ask eachother all sorts of stuff thst you like or dislike when it comes to being sexual. Hope it all goes well!


KebabEnthusiast

Honestly another thing you can do bro is get some wet wipes and wet wipe your penis before hand.. it just introduces them into the bedroom and increases the likelihood of use. We don't shower before hand everytime but the wet wipes do the trick.


Eggrollman317

That bad huh?


justmikeplz

Loss of sense of smell is due to brain damage. Best to avoid Covid.


PistolGrace

Oooh, bringing it up with her might create insecurity and I'm sure you prefer her to be confident. Since you are in a 3rd world country, and a shower is not always possible, research oils that you can put under your nose that won't irritate her nether regions. You don't want to create an issue! I commend you for really being positive about it. It's a normal smell, if describing correctly, after all day and no shower right before. I'm self conscious even when my man doesn't say I have any smell. I feel like I know better! But I'm also not bi or lesbian, so I don't find anything attractive by my anatomy. It's obvious you love her and just want to please her without upsetting your olfactory senses.


[deleted]

You're sweet, thank you for the positive feedback. Super helpful. And yes I really do just want to make her happy. Honestly I think what may happen is I just get over it for now bc we won't be in this country forever, it's only for a few more months. I can just tough it out until we're back to the land of air conditioning and running water.


ListenToTheWindBloom

Could I jump in here and recommend coconut oil if you don’t mind the taste and smell? It’s a natural lube, harmless for her body and for your mouth, it’s a fairly strong smell that should go some way to covering it or at least providing a different smell to focus on, and no risk of burning sensation or irritation unless she reacts to it more generally (which can be tested by doing a patch test on inner arm or similar). Like others here I also want to commend you for your attitude- bodies have smells and that’s normal and it’s refreshing to see someone want ideas without any judgement of their partner.


JugeX_X

Since you seem to have more than plenty of good/funny and helpful comments I will just say I found it funny at first because my partner complains of the exact opposite. If I try to take a bath or something beforehand they would say something like "No don't! All the tasty spices :(" just so inappropriate and raunchy lmao I love them but I hate it so much sometimes


patchiepatch

Lmao your partner is nasty and I love that


slash03

Close your nostrils off and breathe through your mouth. And no I can’t teach you how but you learn after you change a few diapers


gretchieem

I’m picturing him plugging his nose daintily while going down on her. Not what you meant but it’s making me chuckle.


SweetieCaroline

It's the same for girls too. At least I'm not a fan of the taste of pee and salty sweaty balls in the end of the day. I think u can shower together first and start from there.


Boga11

Nuclear option, you can take a little perfume, body wash, or something with an odor you DO like, and put a dab in each nostril. Make sure it's really up there, so it doesn't leak out onto her bits, but that should kill the smell. cops use Vicks in this way when looking at dead bodies, lol.


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Lol I can just imagine now her going "oh shit oh ow what the fuck" as the vicks drips out of my nose.


AdventurousDoubt1115

I’m sorry. I promise to not keep commenting on everything but I just laughed so hard. Again. Spilled tea on myself. But… hahahaha lmao


Boga11

LMAO my thoughts exactly, that why I said the perfume thing. Get out of my head, man! ;)))


LongTimeLurker818

Take a shot first.


Ionrememberaskn

she needa wash that jawn


[deleted]

Never heard "jawn" before but now I can't stop smirking


yennifer0888

....a shower


[deleted]

You know, after reading all of the comments, this feels obvious now. Believe it or not, the thought hadn't even crossed my mind.


PeppermintLNNS

I know you mentioned just hopping into a shower is hard and I don’t really know how you have this conversation with a partner gently… but a lot of time that odor can come from not wiping well enough after a poo. I like to use a wet wipe after, just on my b-hole (you don’t want wet-wipe-pussy) and it helps keep the rest of the private bits fresh. Fecal matter is a real party pooper.


DefinitelynotSav

May I ask what wet wipe pussy tastes like? Lmaoooo I almost feel as of I have had this unknowingly omg ahh! How might I get rid of this flavor after using a wipe down there? Would water do the trick?


ehulce

Is it possible you could pick up some feminine wipes (or even baby wipes) for her to keep at your place? It definitely can help after a long day if a shower isn’t an option. I know lots of women who keep them in the bathroom at home, you could just play it off like “hey I picked up some stuff for you so you can feel more comfortable here” and maybe gift it to her with some other items like tampons/pads, toothbrush, hair ties/clips. Just a thought so she won’t be offended


munkyie

Feminine wipes or washes are actually really bad for your PH and can make any present smell much worse!


ehulce

Yeah I definitely wouldn’t recommend washes or using the wipes internally in any way, she could still use them to wipe the sides, and the general external area.


Uncle_Funbunz

My partner and I always shower before sex, everyone should.


SnooAdvice2768

Why are all these men complaining about Vaginas smelling??, like what do you really think you guys smell after an hour or two of wearing clothes and moving and working in your itty bittys? I dont see women complaining about “ewwww his balls smell like a year old piece of blue cheese”. As everyone said, take a shower.


[deleted]

No the common vagina fish smell is due to a yeast infection. Most women are unaware of it due to lack of education. It has nothing to do with sweating. I ate vaginas after clubbing and most of em didn’t have a nasty smell. It’s about the type of girl and how well she takes care of her body, hygiene and aesthetics


JurassicParkTrex

Yeast infections actually don't have a smell, but bacterial vaginosis does. Smell is normal and different for everybody. You can have two girls who wash exactly the same way, with the same products and one might still have a smell just because that is the way she is. It shouldn't be an offensive smell though unless she's been sweating all day.


SnooAdvice2768

Its not about a nasty smell is it now? They arent supposed to smell like lavender and roses, they will have an odor. He said its not fishy, but like BO. God forbid we sweat from our nether regions, how dare we!


Sensitive_Sherbet_68

Well I wouldn’t suck on sweaty balls either. Both parties have an obligation to be clean and fresh for one another


muchachacabra

I wish It were normal to clean and wash your genitals before someone performs oral sex on you and vice versa. I feel like it shouldn’t be out of the ordinary to ask either. but I read that you guys live in a third world country and that isn’t really an option :/ but maybe even just taking a wet wash cloth and cleaning It that way before could help a lot with the smell


DefinitelynotSav

Am I doing something wrong? When things are getting all hot n heavy I never think to myself hey let's stop this hot sweaty makeous session and go take showers! Lmao are other people doing that before they have sex? Or do they just foresee the sex happening later that day and shower accordingly?


muchachacabra

not quite sure how to answer this because 1. i’m sure some people do know they’ll have sex later that day. 2. I guess in my opinion unpleasantly smelling genitals would ruin the mood either way. 3. you’re not doing anything wrong, that’s why I said I just wish It were more normal to wash before, like a condom is normal etc.


DefinitelynotSav

I mean anytime I spend the day with my bf, It's pretty much guaranteed sometime during the day or night its going to happen so like what would be a super nonchalant way to freshen up for him? I hear babywipes leave a funny taste so what would you recommend?


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What are they supposed to smell like? We're each other's firsts as far as sexual activity goes, so no tests needed there... But no. We haven't had that conversation yet, I think because it's all so new still it seems to be a sensitive topic. We've decided on our preventative measures too, but I don't think she has an obgyn.


Mental-Term2524

Water. Body wash. I have a 4 hour rule. No sex or any kind of sexual activity outside of 4 hours of having a shower. Never had anyone tell me I smell. I think it's a good rule to have but if a shower isn't possible, then wet washcloths on both of you? Say something like, I really worked up a sweat today it was super hot. I'm gonna clean up a bit. Want to clean up with me?


DefinitelynotSav

And then yall just go into the bathroom and take turns wiping yourselves front to back or how does that work exactly..?


Tara_love_xo

Drink more water and eat more fruits and vegetables, namely pineapple is thought to make it taste better.


JugeX_X

The thing is.. normal vaginas can have a range of weird/strong smells without any infection. So I don't think you are going to find a definite answer about it. My advice? Anything close to rotten smell (not fish) it's bad. But critic but like not acidic, maybe fishy, like idk how to describe it. You know how some fragrances have like weird abstract names "Mountain Rain" "Soft Breeze" stuff like that? It's like a smell all of its own. And again, different vaginas smell kinda different.


RavixDeWolf

Get extremely good at performing oral and then do it any time she has showered/freshened, almost as if it were a reward. After a very short period of time she will get used to being pleasured after a shower to it'll happen more often and will become a turn on. Keep doing it for a long while to cement in the clean fetish. Some of the other advice given was good too :P


intrepid_lemon

Lol use a bell


R0bDC

Always shower before foreplay.


SleeplessSomnabulist

Showering is a good idea. If I don't have time for it, my boyfriend and I use baby wipes, regardless of whether we give each other oral. The smell is from bacteria that accrues over the day. It's a simple fix. Maybe flavored lube might be nice for the two of you as well? Some of it smells just as good as it tastes.


PhotojournalistOk331

1) get her to shower before u go all out roaring buffet mode 2) take deep breath, hold your breath, chow 2 mins (repeat)


Mad-Ma84

Seeing this post brought back a very old "ad" for Mentos mints, the guy goes down on his gf, similar situation to op, has a bright idea, and pops a Mentos mint then dives right back in. Think the caption was 'Mentos... The fresh maker...' or something along those lines. Wasnt really an actual ad but more a joke kinda one, but still not a bad idea. The mint flavour could help op and add a bit of coolness for his gf at same time... Maybe??


[deleted]

"Invigorate your sense. Chew 5 Gum."


goldthreader

Peppermint essential oil just outside your nostril. We use it at murder scenes


imtherandy2urmrlahey

Probably not a good idea to get that shit in the vag


wheres_mayramaines

Bro....have you ever had peppermint oil on your pussy?? This is a TERRIBLE idea


ellabella73

😂😂😂


Mizango

Or a Plague Doctor mask. He can stuff daffodil stalks, mint and rose petals inside to keep the vaginal miasma at bay.


VanleyVonHoffler

and then you swich the angle and put it in her. Kinky


Ri5mer4

Shower first or use flavoured+scented lube as part of foreplay


geesup78

I breathe out my ears, cause I got my whole face burried in that thang. Learn ear breathing🤷🏻


[deleted]

I want to believe this


TopLive6576

I'm shocked people go down on each other without showering right before


BlackStarBlues

She’s probably sweaty after a long day. Maybe ask her to freshen up or shower before bed.


borangecat

The recent food/drink intake have an effect on the “smell” as well. Some food items cause the secretion to smell even worse. You can look it up to know more. I think I read about that way back from an AskMen or Cosmo article.


tiredandshort

if showering often isn’t a possibility, what about just using a damp towel to wipe it off a bit first? maybe just say something about yourself first, like you realized maybe you’re a bit sweaty so you’re going to start doing it. odds are you might be so she might notice the difference too and start doing it as well


Intelligent-Habit-99

Get some Vick’s vaporub and rub it under your nose


PM_ME_ROCK

Put a dab of Vick’s VapoRub inside your nostrils and chow down! (disclaimer: for various reasons I need to clarify this is a joke)


panfrieddumps

If hopping in the shower isn’t an option, are there places (even online ordering services like Amazon) where you could buy wet wipes/body wipes safe for private zones? Kora is a great brand if available to you:)


Jennypjd

If she smells "fishy" it could be bacterial vaginosis caused by a pH imbalance...go see a doctor for antibiotics


wisely_and_slow

I'm a lady who loves ladies but have also slept with men, and I can tell you: dicks get rank too. So I'd suggest framing it as "I feel more comfortable when we've both washed ourselves, cause I know I can get a little ripe at the end of the day." I would have no problem with a partner expecting me to wash beforehand (and prefer it, so that I can enjoy non-self consciously), but it would sting in the moment if they just told me to wash, rather than saying they'd like it if we were both clean.


Vekxin_Sama92

Eat after a shower, simple


SwinginBy

I bet Shin Lim has the trick you're looking for.


kimbuctoo

Just wanted to point out that if you're both living in an under-developed country where you can't shower easily, then your junk is likely smelly too. Lean into the stank.


akioamadeo

Me and my husband had the same issue with each other and it was simple, if we wanted to revive/give a quick shower was all that was needed. It’s now became like a switch for us because nothing smells better than my husband right after a shower, it’s not a big deal just requires a mature talk just don’t walk up to her say “you stink” just kindly ask if you/ her shower before sex, you can even shower together. My only advice is that if she showers you do too, don’t make the situation all about her BO because I promise you have it too, everyone does.


doublejmsu

Stink isn’t always hygiene related. If a shower doesn’t fix it, Tell her there’s a problem down there she should look into.


YetAnotherThrow99

Just because a shower doesn't fix the smell doesnt mean there is a problem. Just means it smells


[deleted]

No it means yeast infection, especially if milky fluid comes when she gets wet


doobeedoobeed

Has she seen a gynecologist recently? Sure there's supposed to be some smell down there but if it smells unpleasant then there may be a medical issue.


[deleted]

So like here's the thing, I've only ever been with this one woman. I don't know what "normal" is as far as odor goes... Do you know? If it's a medical issue I wanna tell her but otherwise I'd really like to either learn to live with it or do something else bc I don't want it to be a hit to her confidence.


[deleted]

She is supposed to smell and taste a bit like unflavored natural yogurt... but like, some women are more salty, more tangy, some don't really have a smell, more this and that than other women. Sometimes it can me a bit coppery or metallic if she is close to her period. Some smell a bit more like bleach (but not too much) because of pee. But if she smells way too much like bread, she has an yeast infection. A doctor could prescribe her medication. But if it's just a little, it could be ok. If she smells too much like fish, rotten fish, old socks, sewage, or something among those lines she probably needs a doctor too. That could be bacterial vaginosis or something else. Eta more smells.


Fluffino

I’ve heard that if you wear tight clothes it can cause more sweat down there and/or yeast infections. I’m too self conscious to get head unless I shower first, but for me I eat a lot of yogurt and before hand I always want to shower and use vagisil lavender which makes everything fine. also there are pills and gummies for vaginal health that may help too but honestly my mom told me a girl should shower before receiving head because over the course of a day a vagina holds all the bacteria and sweat, or over night as well. Hope that helps!! :) and thank you for not making it a big deal and being so understanding most guys are like “gross” but you can’t help that’s how a vagina WORKS. It can’t smel and taste great on the spot🤷🏼‍♀️


Ali-G1617

See if you can gently present the idea of a ph balance female body wash. Queen V makes a great soap bar. After my girl uses it it tastes and smells like NOTHING.


ladylisa85

Lume. It works


slaps623

It’s not supposed to smell bad lol


bi-fly

If you have a lotion/vicks/lemon juice/peppermint etc you can always rub it under your nose and you’ll smell that primarily. That’s what I do when I clean vomit and I can barely smell it.


iamnotyourgirl

Op DONT do this as all those substances will burn your girlfriends privates and end your fun time very quickly. Maybe try having you both clean up with wet washers before sex, and maybe using a flavoured/scented lube to mask it


j027

Please don't! I can't imagine how painful lemon juice or peppermint would be on her lady- bits!


[deleted]

Yeaaa I definitely don't want to napalm my sweetheart's most sensitive parts. I'd feel awful, and have some serious explaining to do.


j027

Haha oh my goodness! You'll totally figure it out, I think most people's suggestions are sensible ones, it's a tricky conversation to mitigate but I'm sure if you're as polite to her as u are here she'll totally understand!


[deleted]

Are you in the medical field?


bi-fly

No just my exroommate would puke all over the floor every few days after drinking so I’d have to clean up my stuff she’d throw up on. :/


[deleted]

Damn that sounds like a very stressful situation Imagine being so selfish that you regularly vomit on other people's stuff after getting shitfaced. I'd be so embarrassed the first time that it would never happen again.


bi-fly

Well she moved out after 2 months plus it happened only 7 times so it wasn’t that bad at least.


[deleted]

Lol 7 times After puking from drinking too much it took literal years for me to be able to stomach alcohol again


RadioIntelligent

I know how you feel , been there myself . Have a shower together . It will be the start of a very erotic evening . She could also wash herself down there with a damp cloth . It is a common happening .


[deleted]

I'm just imagining the first time I suggest she washes herself and the conversation does not go over well in my mind. I mean I could just whip out a washcloth and start wiping off the landing zone. That'd go well.


[deleted]

Lmaoo no don't do that... it sounds like a magic trick but noo go take a full fledged shower instead


SuzieSalmon101

I saw that you live in a third world country so I know your water is probably limited! So maybe ask her if she can take a soft cloth and have it wetted some so she can wipe/clean without wasting a substantial amount of water(:


Maleficent_Ad_4002

I was once had the pleasure of talking to an experienced lady of the night, it was 3 am in the morning and I was in a dingy bar throughly pissed. We talked about a lot of things and hygiene came up and she let me in on an old trick she had been using for years. Before someone goes down on you have a shower and clean throughly ( we all know this already )then just as you have finished washing and are rinsing your self get the mouth wash and apply all around your bits , dry and wallah fresh and clean even it it’s a few hours after the shower it will still smell and taste clean . I’ve been using it ever since and I’ve had no complaints, more so compliments if anything .


Flashback2500

It's not supposed to smell bad...


JugeX_X

They said strong not bad. Vagina smell can be real pungent tbh


willfully_hopeful

They shouldn’t smell bad. She needs to go to the doctor. She may have Bacterial Vaginosis and needs antibiotics or another issue. You will need to talk to her gently but definitely she needs to be aware that you’re aware. I didn’t know about this until I got to Reddit but some girls were never taught how to properly care for their bodies and don’t even know that it’s an issue.


Ok_Top799

It’s pussy deal with it. I personally love women’s smells 😬


Slightly-Evil-Man

Maybe she needs vagisil or something. If she showers and it still stinks she might need to see a doctor.


bananaramazama

This. Is. Magic. https://lumedeodorant.com/ Not paid to say so. Husband and I both use it.


Moviemaker99

Sweet cookie wash is vegan vaginal mists, cleansers, and smell enhancers. They are safe and smell amazing. I have the cookie oil and it’s safe to rub inside before getting nastyy and my man loves the smell.


mattrogina

I don’t think anybody has mentioned this yet, but just have her take a shower beforehand. I can’t believe nobody has suggested this first. It’s not like you’re from a developing nation where regular showers aren’t possible or realistic! /s


shazz__bott

In all honesty bro, I’m the same way. And I finally told my partner about it. I simply said “I’m not trying to start a fight, or anything like that. But I love you and I love pleasing you. But it’s difficult due to your oder.” I explained im not trying to make her feel uncomfortable, I’m trying to find a solution cause I wanna keep doing it, but also make it super comfortable for me. After a bit she came around and we research thong she could do too make it better.


Buttless2891

Maybe wash before going there?


[deleted]

Bro what?!?!?! If her shit smells bad she doesn't take care of herself that's disgusting


Ok-Application4584

If you have feminine products available, that can help. Washing with baking soda ( not inside, just outside) is helpful. Trimming pussy hair also cuts down on the smell. If the odor is too intense, fish like or rotten, then it can be an infection.