Why does an unpleasant odor appear from the vagina? 4 reasons every woman should know

Sometimes, despite diligent daily hygiene and care for your own body, a woman may notice a slightly unusual, sour or simply “not like usual” scent in the intimate area. This causes discomfort and anxiety, although in most cases there is no reason to panic. Such changes are common and completely normal. It is important to understand what causes them and how to gently restore the feeling of comfort.

Let’s look at the most common factors.

1. Nutrition can affect the natural intimate balance

What we eat affects every part of our body — including our most intimate areas. Eating very spicy foods, garlic, onions, strong-flavored cheeses, or foods with intense spices can temporarily change the natural scent of the vagina.

This is not dangerous. The smell usually disappears once the diet becomes more moderate and balanced again.

How to help your body:
– Drink enough water to help naturally eliminate toxins.
– Include more vegetables and light foods that help stabilize the microflora.

2. Imbalance of vaginal flora

Even small everyday factors can disrupt the natural microbial balance — stress, lack of sleep, weakened immunity, a sedentary lifestyle, hormonal changes, or even inappropriate hygiene products.

When the “good” bacteria decrease, the following symptoms appear:
– more abundant or different than usual discharge,
– a feeling of wetness,
– a stronger odor, sometimes slightly unpleasant.

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