Serious question about crotch odor

*blllllaaarrrfffff!!!*

You may have some sort of fungal infection - hot weather, sweat, and the moist area of your pubes can create hospitable environment for that kind of thing.

It's probably what's commonly known as jock-itch or something similar (though the flamers will diagnose you with a yeast infection - and men can get yeast infections too - not just Cheryl).

Call your doctor if it's really bothering you. Otherwise, try some of the over-the-counter medications first.

See a doctor. if possible. Prescription creams are best. I've been there, OP. Don't stress.

If you wear anti-antiperspirant it might just be that because your armpit glands are blocked you are sweating more through your groin. Switch to a deodorant.

Are you a ginger?

OP = Joanna Krupa

A couple real-world ideas that will help quickly.

1. Hibiclens is a disinfecting liquid soap. Wash your crotch and surrounding areas with it, leave it on 5 minutes, rinse it off. Do this 2-3 times a week for a couple weeks. It might work after the first use. Hibiclens will also kill all the germs on your armpits so that you don't have to use deodorant. Wash your pits with it a couple times a week, leaving it on for 5 mins each time. It's available at drugstores.

2. Poor man's version of #1. Mix 1 tsp of chlorine bleach with a tablespoon of liquid soap (shampoo is good) and wash as in #1. Leave it on 5 minutes, rinse. Do this 2-3 times a week.

I suspect Dove is leaving a residue on your skin and/or not cleaning it well enough to keep odors away.

R5 - gingers don't smell. I live with a ginger, and he doesn't smell. Why do people keep saying that?

Could it be your underwear OP? Maybe something in them causing an issue? Buy new shorts, wash them then see if the smell goes away.

Powder that shit.

Try "Duluth" no smell underwear.

lol

Dumbass

my pussy still stinks-I should run it through the car wash

Get you some vagisil powder. It works. You can also put it under your arms.

A Silkwood shower couldn't clean your pussy, Cheryl

How about a bleach bath?

Are you on antibiotics?

No to the antibiotics, and my underwear is cotton and mostly new. I think I'll try the fungal treatment: it's not itchy or red but who knows. If that doesn't help I'm overdue for an exam by my dermatologist anyway.

Douche with a mixture of peroxide, bleach and Lysol. Then scrub coarsely and vigorously down there with some germicidal liquid soap (the same kind they used to disinfect corpses at the funeral home) for about a couple of hours with some steel wool.

If all else fails, you could always rub battery acid onto and into your vulva.

What's your diet like, OP? Heavy on the meat & dairy? Low on h20? Are you overweight? My bf went through a period of weight gain and his groin def smelled worse when he was at his fattest.

Another way to get rid of crotch odor is to stay white and keep your vagina tight.

This thread is making me ill...

Susan Powter!

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: this shit will kill fungus, bacteria and whatever yuch you have going on down there. But, first get tested to make sure you don't have something extra going on. SCV is the shit! I use it instead of deodorant, as well as body crevice spray and it works in the hottest of weather and no odor ANYWHERE ON MY BODY! I sometimes have to dilute it with water 50/50 sometimes or straight depending on the brand. I post this every 2 years it seems.

So wait R24 you bathe in it, or just pour it on your junk? I'm confused.

it may be a yeast infection-use Monistat all over your groin-it works for women who get yeast infections. btw do you shave or wax your junk?

I wash my naughty bits with mint flavored toothpaste. I buy 10 big tubes of cheap AIM mint at the Dollar Store every few months. Trust me, do it and you'll thank me and so will your lovers (unless they're the type who enjoy a crotch that smells of mung). It's especially nice during the hot summer months. And before you scoff just remember toothpaste is just soap for the teeth.

If Dove leaves a film on you , then use Irish Spring - it's the only thing that doesn't .

If you find something that works please share!

Editor, please delete this thread!

It is clearly a veiled attack on me!

My pussy stinks!

Leave my little brother Charles alone. And little bro, are you wiping back to front again?

I wipe back to front.

Editor, please ban the previous five "Cheryls" for false impersonation!

Blowtorch

don't powder it! That will only aggravate the already sensitive skin and talc is a possible carcinogen. Try to limit sugar intake for a bit, as well. A yeasty smell and skin problems can be indicative of an underlying condition, like diabetes II. Airing out and making sure the area is completely dry before dressing.

How about a grease fire, op?

Air it out.

Irish Spring soap. Lather up for several minutes. Make sure you're completely dry before putting on any clothing. If you're wearing tights whiteys, switch to boxers asap.

Thrush infection - you may be HIV+. It's one of the first signs. Get a test.

[quote] Air it out.

Plug it up!

How old are you OP? Have you had your cholesterol checked lately? Sometimes men with high cholesterol have a "smell" about them, this has happened to two men I am close to, and once both of them started taking meds for high cholesterol, the smell went away.

I go with Dove being the cause. Be careful with Irish Spring, I'm allergic to it

It's the hair

I keep reading the title as "Serious question about crotch doctor".

You may be in the first stages of growing a vagina.

Didn't someone post a thread about this a while ago? His MD told him to use Dial soap and really scrub every day.

Is there some kind of sealant one can use?

If not Irish Spring, try Ivory soap. Dry yourself well down there. Get a blow dryer with a cool air switch

You said your underwear was mostly new- it's likely that the elastic is a bit too tight or stiff around your legs and rubbing the skin off throughout the day and making the area smell.

I went through this weird thing for maybe 6 months once, when my feet just stunk, and, I had this incredible pain inside my feet, eventually moving up almost to my knee. The pain was really terrible. It was like my bones hurt, though who knows what it was? I went to the best doctors, but they were stumped, and it went away in its own.

Funny story, I was seeing a new doctor, but it was healing at that point. The smell was mostly gone. When I told the doc of the smell, he asked me if it stunk right then. He was checking if I was delusional, ha ha.

Stop being fat I guess. That or kys. I don't know.

Coconut oil. It's anti-fungal and is good for your body, unlike most of the suggestions in this thread.

Move to Russia. You'll smell like a flower compared to the rest of the population.

Oh, R40 . Such an f'ing angel of mercy! Are you on the short-list for a cabinet position in Trump's administration? You should be.

Monistat 7 is your answer

Don't worry, it'll clear up after you hit puberty, op.

Use Femfresh wash gel.. I know it's designed for women's intimate parts but it can work for men too.. I use it under my armpits and it removes any smell instantly.... Drink lot's of water..... Go to a gym with a sauna or steam and sweat out your toxins...

[quote] Douche with a mixture of peroxide, bleach and Lysol.

You mean there are people who DON'T???

Here's something I thought was odd. I have a stack of black t shirts. They sat for a long time. Then I took them out for a trip. While they sat unmolested, the armpit area on the shirts all got discolored. It was deodorant that remained on the shirts after they were washed. Overtime, for whatever reason, the deodorant became apparent. When I washed them again, the discoloration went away.

So, even if your clothes look fine, if you've had them awhile, they might have deodorant buildup on them that doesn't wash off. Ir they might have any chemical buildup. It could be irritating. If so, replace the clothes. Particularly if they are cheap things like t shirts or briefs.

Could be the proximity to your Anus. Often they can be found right behind your balls.

[quote]Go to a gym with a sauna or steam and sweat out your toxins...

Of course the reasonably educated realize we sweat to regulate body temperature, not "sweat out your toxins". That is NOT what happens while you sweat! Do you mommybloggers really believe this foolishness!? Science doesn't!

My balls smell. I like the odor. Do you like yours Oh Phew?

A nice scrub with a bar of Lava and a Mr. Clean magic eraser will freshen you right up!

I think it's the Dove soap. I had the same problem in the late 90s. I stopped using it no more odor.

Stop letting the dog lick your balls in the morning and it should clear up. Nasty f*****.

OP's dog BEFORE it licks OP's nuts.

[quote] talc is a possible carcinogen.

Link please.

It's been all over the news this past month r68. Johnson and Johnson case.

You can try a sulfur soap. It's antiseptic/antifungal.

Make sure you are exfoliating well down there with a wash cloth...I cant believe how many dudes just use their hands. Skin on skin does not provide enough friction to remove the bacteria on the surface. If that is not enough, trim all your pubic hair very low. The hair holds odors.

I'm feeling queazy....

Ditch the dove and get something with more lather and less moisturizer. Make sure you are using a cloth to seriously scrub the area when you shower. Don't neglect your ass...scrub it well and not just on the outside. After showering use a blowdryer to really dry things out completely. Don't use powder or creams unless a doctor recommends it. Most of that shit just makes it worse. I think you're being too gentle with your cleaning and dove just stinks like elderly people so replace that.

Scrubbing implements for OP.

R73 is correct, but don't use a wash cloth. They collect bacteria. Get a good granular scrub like apricot or sugar. Scrub well. Follow up with a tea tree anti fugal body wash.

Oh, and stop eating carbs.

Trader Joe's has a few inexpensive tea tree options for washing. I've never used them but you might want to try those products. Personally, I love dr. Bronner's peppermint wash and I've read that it can eliminate smells. You can purchase Dr. Bronner's liquid or bar wash at Trader Joe's. I'm really not a TJs employee, but I like their prices.

R62 When i go to the sauna my armpits smell clean for weeks, no matter how sweaty i get it my sweat doesn't smell

Yes it's true, I'm overweight. I'm 5'11" and weigh 220 lbs. I gained this in the past three years and during the time when I was skinny never had smelly crotch. I use the Dove bar and my hands, I don't use a washcloth or shower puff so maybe I'm not exfoliating the bacteria. My skin in the area is 'crepey' too but I don't think the conditions are related. Not HIV +

Forgot to sign myself OP

You're going to die, OP. Can we have your stuff?

"I can't stand you and your Viagra and hair transplants and OLD MAN SMELL!"

Tell us now OP what's on your ipod!

I'am terrible Muriel.

After using an anti-microbial soap, and trimming your hair, you can dilute some bragg's apple cider vinegar with water and spritz down there. It works as a toner to rebalance PH, and ACV can ward of bad bacteria/fungus/yeast.

Apple cider vinegar is the worst of the ideas in this thread. Do you want to smell like vinegar, OP?

I use dial soap and apparently I smell great. Possibly smell feminine as women sometimes comment. They seem mesmorized. I don't know why. It's always summer, so it might be the Lubiderm I use on my legs then, as I wear shorts. You should see a doctor, btw. Especially before year's end, if you have a deductible, or related fee.

Good luck, OP!

OP, if you're overweight THAT IS THE REASON! That area is all squished together most of the day, especially as you're sitting and there are lots and lots of pores down there so you're going to sweat and with all that heat buildup you're poonanny is going to smell like mungus relatively quickly.

Lose the weight and the smell will go away.

Seriously exfoliating that area will help the smell and the crepey look. Get on it! Also, you might want to try dmae cream for the crepey look. So this just at night when your home alone. I have a friend who swears it reversed fat skin to right again.

r84 it's diluted with water and the smell dissipates once it's dried. it's not like you're going to be pickling your dick.

I have this problem, tried most of these solutions, and had no luck. Finally found a holistic cream made from plaintain, beeswax, and olive oil. It soothes and heals fairly quickly. A post upthread had it right on the money regarding weight issues. I only have a flare up when I'm not watching my diet and exercising regularly. Good luck, OP, and hope you get the help you need. This kind of thing can be demoralizing.

Face it. "Old People Smell" is setting in on you.

"Old people smell" comes from inadequate home cleaning, I believe. Live someplace long enough and not clean, and it will smell.

Don't think he mentioned being 'old' R90, but hey, why let that stop you from indulging in a little agism? May you die of incurable crotch rot, sonny.

If it smells 'yeasty' try taking probiotics. I had yeast issues when I was racing my bicycle and wore lycra three or four hours a day, seven days a week. I like Vitamin Shoppe Ultimate 10. Take two then one or two a day. Will clear up yeast in a couple of days.

Old people do have a stronger smell because everything is starting to decay. Why pretend otherwise? We are aging toward death from the moment we are born.

I think old people smell is just hygiene. It's hard cleaning when you're 80+ !

Maybe the gerbil died. May be time to snake that dead carcass out.

I love Hibiclens. I use it on my feet, groin and pits in the shower. I always blow dry my pubes after showering, too. No issues at all.

Old Person Smell is a legitimate, scientifically recognized and studied phenomenon. You can google it

I'm 46.

I always take a solution of three table spoons of baking soda in one gallon of water with me when I shower. I do the usual scrub and tug and finish with a clear rinse followed by a second rinse with the baking soda and water solution. I have found that this does away with any type of oder from over heating resulting in sweating around my balls and crease areas between my legs scrotum and butt crack area. I also rinse my feet with this to limit odor from wearing athletic shoes. Very inexpensive and worth a try.

This thread made me asexual

This thread makes me ill.

Its funny the wikipedia page on Old person Smell says most younger people do not find it offensive.

Crotch crotch crotch crotch!!!

Michfest thread.

Anthony Weiner is back in NY! (R100)

If all else fails.....diaper rash ointment and frequent nappy changes.

A new wardrobe. Heck! A new career!

[quote]Douche with a mixture of peroxide, vinegar, and Lysol. "You mean there are people who DON'T???" - Laura Bush

Goddamn that fat, white-trash gal from Midland - she fucking chain smokes and never shuts up about her "pickle" recipes.

Jesus F. Christ - I'd rather spend time with that bi-polar wetback Columba that Jeb married - I can't understand a word she says and at least I can make her to dust and vacuum the house. Why TF did I have children?

And How TF did our loser children find EVEN bigger losers to fucking marry?

It is most likely just some offending bacteria and you want to get rid of it. Like mentioned earlier use an antibacterial soap and leave it on your skin for 5 minutes and rinse. But if your not into antibacterial soaps...... You could put some rubbing alcohol (plain 70%) on a washcloth and wipe the offending areas or your whole body. Try it once or twice everyday for about a week. You should notice a difference in a couple of days, but do it longer to make sure you resolved the issue. Make sure your clothes and sheets are washed to get rid of the bacteria. While it may be the wrong time of the year, if you can, put your mattress outside in the sun for a few hours. Another option is boric acid. Simply apply it wherever you want to keep smell away after taking a bath. Boric acid will slow down the spreading of bacteria. Using too much, however, can irritate the skin. I prefer and use the rubbing alcohol as it is cheap and easy, but do what you want. If I don't use this method every six months or so I get smells behind my ears, pits, crotch, and feet. Crotch kind of has a yeasty scent to me and this method takes care of it. Good luck!

OP... are you... ethnic?

The smell of that smegma gets into everything!

Wow, suddenly everyone's an expert up in here about body smells. Y'all are nasty!

Gee OP, your life must be very glamourous.

Cotton retains moisture, so switch to Bamboo/Cotton blend or a 100% Merino wool (yes, really, try ICEBREAKER) underwear.

R74 is right. Use a washcloth for exfoliation (scrub!) and a blow dryer on your crotch area after showering. Use the blow dryer until the area is "bone" dry, lol. For real though, using a only towel will still leave some dampness. Don't forget the creases at the top of your thighs. Switch to an anti-bacterial soap like "Dial". Also, washing the washcloths, bath towels and your underwear in hot water when you do laundry will kill any lingering bacteria. Sleep without underwear or pants to let the area air out for a few hours. Wash your sheets in hot water too.

don't forget to scrub your anus with a bleach and water mixture!

Y'all are nasty!

[quote]Wow, suddenly everyone's an expert up in here about body smells. Y'all are nasty!

Hunny, all humans have stinky cooch or man cooch at some point in life, don't even act like you've never been less that fresh down there gurl!

[quote]100% Merino wool (yes, really, try ICEBREAKER) underwear.

How do you launder something like that? I've seen Merino wool sweaters and they always say dry clean only?

r120 you can wash wool in cold water and dry flat.

My ass crack is really red and chapped. Although it doesn't smell bad because I only poop before my mornjng shower. I use the same Dove soap and blot it dry, I try not to irritate the area but it's still red. I don't bottom.

Of course OP isn't "ethnic," black people use washcloths.

You can buy two dozen white terry washcloths on Amazon for very little. Use a new one every day.

I am of Sicilian heritage. Thus, white adjacent.

Dark and hairy r126? Pass me the smelling salts!!

What a nasty woman!

OP = Melissa Lee Williams

use a cotton pad to apply vinegar to crotch and underarms to destroy odor causing bacteria. you may need to dilute 1 to 1 with water, if too strong. do this first before showering. brush teeth, shave have coffee etc for 15 min. then shower. no odor for 24hrs! in summer, use milk of magnesia applied with cotton ball after shower (let dry and dress), to control odor and wetness. its a great antipersperant. natural is best. I even use the apple cider vinegar on feet if I get athlete foot itch. best stuff ever. use as a toner to help with acne. it kills bacteria. use to clsan off pesticides on fruit and veggies too

Possible yeast infection

Yikes. Surgical alternative sounds bad.

Curcumcision also helps

OP, I had the same problem but it went away once I began changing my underwear once/week.

A friend always had a strange body odor. The culprit? Ivory soap. Your soap or body wash may be causing the odor. Spray your crotch with rubbing alcohol after you shower.

The white Dove bar soap is a very mild face soap. Switch to a deodorant soap like Dial. Or Dove's new shower gel for men.

R128 reeks of pickles.

Here ya go, OP. With PICTURES!

I had the same problem about 20 years ago. I stopped using Dove soap and started exfoliating and shaving down there. Never had a problem since then.

Good grief! Don't put bleach on your crotch!!

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It’s probably just old mans smell = decay.

That said, it might be ‘cancer smell’. Penile cancer gently wafting. Ask at a research institute if you can borrow one of ther cancer sniffing beagles for the weekend. If he barks once and puts his head in your lap, best just drink some bleach and kill yourself. No one wants to visit a dick cancer patient. What would they say? “Feeling up to it?”

I developed a bad case of athlete's feet several years back. I tried everything OTC manufactured for that specific ailment. None of it worked, I then tried pussy cream which did not work either. What finally cured my feet? Soaking them in a bleach/water solution every other day for a week. Have not had repeat issue since then about six years ago.

When I cut back my sugar intake and stopped eating white bread, my jock itch disappeared.