Ladies, if we are being honest, all of us have experienced getting panicked when we notice a weird or unusual smell down there. What many people don’t realise is that there might not be a reason to panic. Having an odor in your pubic region and small changes in it from time to time is completely normal. These smell variations are likely a result of your menstrual cycle, your hygiene habits, or your sexual activity.
However, if you notice a significant change in odor down there, you might not feel comfortable talking about it but you should definitely NOT ignore it.
The best way to describe normal pubic odor is musky. During or right after your period, the odor might be more metallic. A “fishy” or other strong odor is not normal and can signal something is amiss.
Read more to know about natural ways of keeping the pubic odor in check using proper hygiene and essential oils/oils!
How To Make Your Pubic Region Smell Good
Practising good hygiene down there is essential to making sure that you don’t have bad pubic odor. Clean the dermal layer of your pubic region with a gentle intimate wash to rid yourself of dirt, sweat, and dead skin. Never use feminine products with harsh chemicals or additives because they can upset the natural pH down there.
Benefits of Essential Oils For Our Intimate Areas
- Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is a go-to essential oil for many ailments because of its amazing antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Evidence shows that tea tree oil is an effective treatment for yeast infections in the pubic region from Candidiasis.
- Lavender oil
Using lavender oil for feminine odor is popular. Not only is it an effective feminine odor remedy and deodorizer, but it can also help treat bacterial vaginosis because it has natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Coconut oil
Evidence for the effectiveness of coconut oil as a lubricant is so far largely anecdotal. In addition to being a proven moisturizer, coconut oil has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that may help fight urinary tract infections, yeast infections, and certain drug-resistant infections.
