I am 18 years old and I have this fishy odor coming from my gentials even though I wash them everyday. I am still a virgin so it isn't an STD. Do you think somethings wrong with me?
2007-05-23 07:05:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
Stop smelling your genitals. If you bath daily and do not have any kind of infection then the odor should not be noticeable. Sometimes the food we eat causes us to have an odor such as fish, smoking and alcohol are also noticeable to others that do not smoke or drink. Don't worry about it.
2007-05-23 07:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The smell could be a result of a lot of things. If you're uncircumcised you should pull back your foreskin and wash underneathe with water and mild soap. Some soaps or detergents can cause irritations and that can cause the smell. It's best to use a mild and scentless soap. After showering, you can dry the area if you want but it's not critical.
It's also possible that you have a mild yeast infection there. Yeast infections are very easy to take care of, as there are over-the-counter medication and creams. If it's more severe go to a doctor and he/she might prescribe an antibiotic or an antifungal.
Lastly, your body might be "out of balance." Some people get a fishy smell when they eat unhealthy and their body can't metabolize some things in junk food. By eating a healthier diet, exercising regularly, and maintaining good hygiene, you can probably reduce the smell. Also, eating yogurt helps apparently to restore the natural flora of the body (yes, there are good bacteria even in the genital area that prevents the bad bacteria that cause the smell from getting out of control - yogurt helps).
The link might contain more helpful info. Good luck to you.
2007-05-23 08:17:08 · answer #2 · answered by trebla_5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you stopped to consider exactly what goes on down there? Your vagina isn't exposed to open air very often and is constantly producing discharge. So even if you are a frequent washer (which I'd hope you are), you're still going to get some odor. It's unavoidable.
2016-05-20 23:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal for the most part of guys.
Maybe you don't know that around the glans, near the frenum, there are some glands just producing that smell!
They can be working more with some boys and less with others. Try to wash more changing shorts every day.
2007-05-23 07:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by whole_feelings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when did you start puberty? If you started late then it is probably still a part of your puberty. It will go away. Keep wet wipes handy and wash when you feel the need. It also maybe just your imagination so do your best to not think about it. I bet you only smell it when you hold your dick to pee. Right? e-mail me and lets talk about it in detail in private.
2007-05-23 07:21:24 · answer #5 · answered by richmorecock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it's always gonna be like that, no matter how many times you wash. Pubic hairs are like little traps. things like liquids and odors get trapped there. Plus, the amount of space you have down there plays a part. Lossen up your boxers, and if you are fat, lose a couple of pounds.
2007-05-23 12:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash with sponge/soap and alot of hot water. Whenever you sweat dont wait go take a good hot shower.
2007-05-23 07:14:51 · answer #7 · answered by African 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a dose of Fermunda cheese,gold bond the boys and you should be good
2007-05-23 08:31:01 · answer #8 · answered by overthere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAYBE YOU SHOULD TRY SHAVING YOUR HAIR DOWN THERE HAIR HOLDS ODOR ANS SWEAT IF YOU DON'T WANT TO GO BALD TRY A CLOSE TRIM
2007-05-23 07:51:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I just think you need to wash more often and be more thorough.
Chow!!
2007-05-23 08:56:49 · answer #10 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋