After reading many books and consulting with my physician, I learned that a woman's vaginal area isn't supposed to have a smell at all. When I was in my early 20's I had a mild smell that I hated and I would shower 2-3 times per day as well as put baby powder, douche, and lotion down there. I would discuss this with my friends and they would experience the same thing.
I thought that there is no way that this mild, faint smell was normal so I asked a physician and read many books. I kind of have an issues with funky smells - I hate them with a passion. I even put deodorant under my breasts to prevent from smelling in case I sweat. Anyways, I now know that all of the stuff that I was doing was actually causing the mild smell.
I no longer use douche - the vagina is made to cleanse itself after a period. If you feel that you still want to douche, then douche with a yogurt that contains acidophilus. I only use Vagisil to wash for PH balance because anything as small as the dye in your panties can cause an odor and throw off your PH balance. Therefore, I try to wear white panties and absolutely no thongs or g-strings. The bacteria from your anal area can trickle down your g-string and into the vagina, causing an infection.
Sex can also throw off your PH balance because of the male's sperm and secretions. So, I ALWAYS use a condom - even if he is pressuring me I still say HECK NO because I am the one that would have to walk around with that fish funk, not him! I don't play around when it comes to my vagina because I like to feel comfortable in public. I don't want to have to walk around thinking that someone can smell me.
I also eat healthy and drink plenty of water per day (this helps A LOT with vaginal secretion) and I take vitamins daily.
I can honestly say, and I know my boyfriend can vouch for me when I say that I do not have a vaginal odor. If you stay away from the junk food, fragrance soaps, powder, lotion, douche, then you will see a drastic change in the smell.
And please don't feel embarrassed to buy things like that at the store. Trust me, they will not judge - the only thing that they can say is that you are taking care of yourself. If you are still uncomfortable, then you should try ordering those products online until you are comfortable.
