what is a typical smell of a vagina?

Question

is it common for it to smell like dead fish. or what

Answer 1

Wow, you must be very confused. I say this not only because of the nature of your question, but mostly since you're asking it in "Men's Health."

A vagina is found IN WOMEN, not men!

You sound like you are either a troll asking silly questions or very inexperienced in these matters. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt this time and assume it's the latter.

There is no "typical" smell of a vagina, although some would like you to believe they smell like everything from musty bread to vanilla ice cream with sprinkles. Vaginas come in all types of shapes, sizes, colors, and odors.

Now, in all seriousness, there are some that do smell like fish. When one does, the female may have bacterial vaginosis, a type of vaginitis.

It results from an overgrowth of one or several organisms that are normally present in the vagina. As certain organisms multiply like cockroaches, they produce chemicals that cause a fish-like odor characteristic of bacterial vaginosis.

Signs and symptoms of bacterial vaginosis might also include grayish-white discharge and vaginal itching or irritation.

Bacterial vaginosis isn't serious and it's usually treated with prescription medications, i.e., antibiotics.

What causes bacterial vaginosis? Things like poor hygiene, too much douching (ironically enough), and "losing" a tampon (when a tampon rises to the wider, top part of the vagina and lodges there, leading to infection).

Remember, if it smells like fish, it's NOT a good dish!

Answer 2

Well a normal vagina, or at least something that is common is for it to smell like lemon, the sour smell is because the vagina is acidic to help fight off bacteria growing in it.

Answer 3

Other STDs can also cause the 'fishy' smell. There is no reason it should EVER smell like that naturally. Whoever has this problem, if it's you or your girl, ya'll need to go to get checked. That odor is one of the first signs of an STD. You (or her, if you're a guy) have an STD. Go get on medicine. They can make you sterile and all kinds of sh!t.

Answer 4

dead fish smell is an indication of a desease. See a doctor.

Answer 5

maybe yahoo answer put women health in the health category..

sometimes smells like lemon, sometimes apple, my gf clean her vagina everyday he use like a shampoo with different fruit flavor.. i prefer lemon it smells so good...

Answer 6

some have told me mine smells like honey

Answer 7

yea they do smell pretty gross when they havent been cleaned for awhile

Answer 8

LOL!!!!!!!!
it depends on how you clean it

Answer 9

see your doc!