Earl
18th Nov '07 Sun, 15:07
:yuk: Strange Smells :yuk:
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Bad breath happens to everyone. It is caused by bacteria growing in our mouths, and on our tongues. The best things to do to keep your breath fresh is to:
* Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day.
* Brush or scrape your tongue each day.
* See your dentist twice a year to have your teeth cleaned.
You can also chew gum or suck on a breath mint if you have eaten something during the day that you want to cover up the smell of.
Underarm Body Odor ("BO")
Body odor is created when, during puberty, your body starts producing an odorless secretion from special sweat glands (called apocrine glands), and that secretion interacts with the bacteria on your skin. The best things you can do to avoid body odor is to:
* Take daily baths or showers, even more than once a day if you are involved in athletics or get really hot.
* Use an antiperspirant (which keeps you drier) or a deodorant (which covers up the smell).
* Wear only clean clothes, and wash your clothes regularly.
* Eat a well-balanced diet.
If you do all this, and your body odor is still unpleasant, go see your doctor. You might have a medical condition that will help explain your unusual body odor.
Smelly Feet
Feet can stink, especially if you are sweating, or have a fungal infection. The best ways to avoid stinky feet and shoes are to:
* Clean your feet daily with soap and water.
* Let your shoes dry out between wears.
* Apply some cornstarch or powder to your feet, or in your shoes
* Wear sandals to keep your feet dry.
If you are worried that your feet smell more than they should, see your doctor.
Vaginal Odor
Girls may start to notice that there is a small amount of clear, milky white, or yellowish secretion that might come out of their vaginas, even before they start to have periods. These secretions might be heavier around the time of ovulation, and may have a stringy consistency. These secretions might also make a yellow stain on your underwear. These secretions have a slight smell, but it is not a bad smell. This is perfectly normal and a sign that your body is maturing.
What is not normal is a vaginal discharge that is brownish or greenish, looks like cottage cheese, or has an unpleasant smell. These symptoms might mean you have an infection, and you should see a gynecologist or family physician.
When girls are having periods they tend to worry that they smell bad. This is not true. If you wash everyday, change your pad or tampon frequently, and wear clean underwear each day, you should be fine. Sometimes advertisers suggest women need to douche to stay fresh, but this is not true. The only time women need to douche is if a doctor suggests a douche as a way to get medication into your vagina.
Penis Odor
Most penises do not smell, but if yours does, it could be due to an accumulation of smegma (the natural lubricant) under your foreskin. To avoid penis odor, keep your penis clean by bathing or showering regularly. While bathing, gently pull back your foreskin to make sure the foreskin and head of your penis are clean.
:salute::salute:
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Bad breath happens to everyone. It is caused by bacteria growing in our mouths, and on our tongues. The best things to do to keep your breath fresh is to:
* Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day.
* Brush or scrape your tongue each day.
* See your dentist twice a year to have your teeth cleaned.
You can also chew gum or suck on a breath mint if you have eaten something during the day that you want to cover up the smell of.
Underarm Body Odor ("BO")
Body odor is created when, during puberty, your body starts producing an odorless secretion from special sweat glands (called apocrine glands), and that secretion interacts with the bacteria on your skin. The best things you can do to avoid body odor is to:
* Take daily baths or showers, even more than once a day if you are involved in athletics or get really hot.
* Use an antiperspirant (which keeps you drier) or a deodorant (which covers up the smell).
* Wear only clean clothes, and wash your clothes regularly.
* Eat a well-balanced diet.
If you do all this, and your body odor is still unpleasant, go see your doctor. You might have a medical condition that will help explain your unusual body odor.
Smelly Feet
Feet can stink, especially if you are sweating, or have a fungal infection. The best ways to avoid stinky feet and shoes are to:
* Clean your feet daily with soap and water.
* Let your shoes dry out between wears.
* Apply some cornstarch or powder to your feet, or in your shoes
* Wear sandals to keep your feet dry.
If you are worried that your feet smell more than they should, see your doctor.
Vaginal Odor
Girls may start to notice that there is a small amount of clear, milky white, or yellowish secretion that might come out of their vaginas, even before they start to have periods. These secretions might be heavier around the time of ovulation, and may have a stringy consistency. These secretions might also make a yellow stain on your underwear. These secretions have a slight smell, but it is not a bad smell. This is perfectly normal and a sign that your body is maturing.
What is not normal is a vaginal discharge that is brownish or greenish, looks like cottage cheese, or has an unpleasant smell. These symptoms might mean you have an infection, and you should see a gynecologist or family physician.
When girls are having periods they tend to worry that they smell bad. This is not true. If you wash everyday, change your pad or tampon frequently, and wear clean underwear each day, you should be fine. Sometimes advertisers suggest women need to douche to stay fresh, but this is not true. The only time women need to douche is if a doctor suggests a douche as a way to get medication into your vagina.
Penis Odor
Most penises do not smell, but if yours does, it could be due to an accumulation of smegma (the natural lubricant) under your foreskin. To avoid penis odor, keep your penis clean by bathing or showering regularly. While bathing, gently pull back your foreskin to make sure the foreskin and head of your penis are clean.
:salute::salute: