How to Eliminate Vaginal Odor After Intercourse

There are many commercially available products implying that women need special soaps and intimate deodorants to mask the natural vaginal smell. This is actually unnecessary and using these products may predispose you to infections and allergies. It is usually the difference in pH between the healthy vaginal environment and the semen that causes the smell.

Some women are more prone to experiencing an unpleasant vaginal odor aft ... er intercourse than others.

Here are a few tips to minimize the scent:

1. Vaginal Hygiene: Wash the genital area immediately after sex. The external genitalia should be cleaned gently with warm water and mild soap. Do not insert soap into the vagina. Using condoms keeps the semen from interfering with your vaginal pH, thus avoiding the smell. Wearing loose-fit cotton underwear will help absorb moisture from sweat and vaginal discharge. Party-liners will also help to keep the area dry. Change underwear regularly. champagne or beige wears for flower girl

2. Diet and Home Remedies*. Yogurt is full of "good" bacteria which can help restore the vaginal pH. You can either apply yogurt to the genitals or eat yogurt daily.* .Apple cider vinegarhas great antibacterial and antiseptic properties. You can add two cups of apple cider vinegar to your bath water and immerse yourself for about twenty minutes.

Rinse off with clean water. Alternatively, you can drink between one to two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily.* Foods high in vitamin Ccontain powerful antioxidant which will improve the immune system and help the body recover from a vaginal infection.

Fruits like oranges, pineapples, cranberries and grapes are all high in vitamin C.*.Tea tree oilhas powerful antiseptic and antifungal properties. Use three drops in a cup of water and wash the genital area daily.

3. Medical TreatmentsYour doctor will prescribe an appropriate medicine for your vaginal infection. If you have been diagnosed with BV, you may be prescribed a medicine called metronidazole. A positive diagnosis of trichomoniasis will result in treatment for yourself and your partner.

When you have a yeast infection, you may be prescribed an antifungal cream to applyinto your vagina, an oral tablet to take or a suppository to be inserted into the vagina. Follow your doctor’s directions closely to prevent the infection from recurring.