Why do men say that the vagina smells like fish?

Answer 1

I guess some women have an unpleasant odour down below, I guess due to infections or being unsanitary. But I can assure you, mine does not smell fishy at all.

Answer 2

http://www.genome.gov/11508983

Trimethyaminuria is a metabolic disorder in which an individual is not able to break down trimethylamine, the compound that gives fish their fishy odor, into smaller compounds. Consequently, trimethylamine accumulates in the body and is then released in the person's sweat, urine and breath, giving off a strong fishy odor.

Trimethyaminuria, also known as Fish Odor Syndrome, Fish Malodor Syndrome and Stale Fish Syndrome, has been around for centuries, but has only gained scientific recognition and support in the past 30 years. Some people with trimethyaminuria have a strong odor all the time, but most have a moderate smell that varies in intensity over time.

The syndrome seems to be more common in women than men, but scientists do not know why. Scientists suspect that female sex hormones, such as progesterone and/or estrogen, aggravate symptoms. There are several reports that the condition in women worsens around puberty, just before and during menstrual periods, after taking oral contraceptives, and around menopause.

Answer 3

Smells like tuna fish.
Trichomonal vaginitis(Trichomonas) is an infection of the vagina caused by Trichomonas, a tiny, one-celled organism. Symptoms of the infection is a discharge that is clear or greenish-yellow in color. Plus it has a unusually heavy, unpleasent smell, some call a fishy odour. It is irritating and can be painful.
This disease is usually transmitted thru sexual intercourse. The infection rarely causes symptoms in a man. It is the man who reinfects the woman. A physician will perscribe antibiotics to both the woman and her partner.

Answer 4

I don't why some men say that, truth is, if a women's vagina has an odor, it usually means she has an infection and needs to get to the Dr. soon

Answer 5

Bad sense of smell. However, if you eat a lot of fish in your diet, it is possible for it to adopt a slightly fishy smell for a time, just as semen can taste differently according to a mans diet.

Answer 6

I know my poonie does not smell like fish!!!! If a girls poonie smells like fish then something is wrong. You need to see a doctor. you m,ight have a disease or infection because if you cleanse your poonie everyday it has an awesome smell that guys love.

Answer 7

i'm ill and bored to death in listening to human beings continuously say that a fishy scent is a demonstration of an infection!! Mine smells a sprint fishy or like B.O. and that i've got been checked multiple cases and have in no way had an infection!!!

Answer 8

i dont kno about other girls but mine vagina doesnt smell like fish and whos ever does thet need to take better care for them self that is plain nasty

Answer 9

doent s mell like fish to me,, vagina smells awesome.

Answer 10

Dont know about that one....

But to eliminate odor "down there" with a more natural alternative... Eat PINEAPPLE. Fresh, not canned. It works.