What about genital smell ?

[windtalkerways]

Okay...we are all piling in here with
ideas and suggestions...another:

Is it possible there might be urine
leakage? Is the crotch of your
underwear consistently very damp?

Just trying to think of reasons for
such a malodorous condition. A
specialist might be your best bet.

 

[AlteredEgo]

I had an ex who cheated on me. Then he let me believe we were reconciling, but as it turned out, we were just cheating on his new girlfriend. I found out when I got my first ever yeast infection, which was accompanied by bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis has as one of its symptoms, a milky discharge that has a fishy odor. Can you imagine? It was a holiday weekend so I'm all red and itchy, got a weird stinky discharge, and can't even get a doctor to have a look at me. Anyway, the doctor told me that BV is not technically an STD, and you do not have to be sexually active to come down with it, but it can be transferred by unprotected sexual activity. The doc also said that it basically came down to the same thing a yeast infection comes down to: an accute pH imbalance. He said that in men, the same issue occurs as a yeast infection of the foreskin, or as urethritis, and that urethritis has very similar symptoms to BV. Guess what my ex boyfriend had? Maybe you do too. Please see a doctor so you can stop worrying.

 

[Rikter8]

Did anybody else other than me see the 20/20 special about the Kid that had the bad body odor, that his body produced, and he couldnt do anything about it.

It was a genetic disorder that his body produced, and it was a smell that was offensive to many. Kids teased him, people avoided him, until the disorder was identified, and then an understanding was built.

I agree with the gang here, Get a second opinion, and ask about a possible Genetic Disorder that causes your body to emit an odor.

Hope this helps to ease your mind.

C

 

[natureisreal]

It may be a problem with the PH (acidity) off your glans (penis). Don't use soap to clean your penis it affects the acidity. Rinse with a lot of water and your hand. And how do you clean yourself after you had an wank or sex? Ik only a little bit of semen stays in your urethus it gives the special smell after a few hours.

 

[epnpn]

Thank you all, for all of your recomendations and ideas. Yes, I do sweat a lot, I'm kinda hairy there but I trim regular, I'm not that chubby, I use only cotton underwear, can't use loose underwear because "it" hangs a lot and I get uncomfortable having my penis hanging all day long. I did get a second opinion, I will get a third one. No traces of urine, everytime I urinate I HAVE TO dry my penis (that's is kind of uncomfortable too, more when I travel). Yes LEX, my nose is very sensitive, I can even smell and recognize the spices use in a meal, my partner complies about I'm being too exagerated with the smell, he says he does not find my smell offensive (BTW, maybe the smell is not that strong) Can't use talc or cornstarch, because I sweat a lot and the powder becomes a sticky mass that makes the smell and the humidity worse, I do take a shower before going to bed or clean my private parts with a towel and some "anti-bacterial hand soap liquid", I can control the smell, but I guess I'm getting tired of doing all these rituals. Anyways... I'll try the vinegar thing and will keep looking for a better deodorant shower gel ... oh ... and I won't give up garlic !! Thanks again :redface:

 

[epnpn]

Did anybody else other than me see the 20/20 special about the Kid that had the bad body odor, that his body produced, and he couldnt do anything about it.

It was a genetic disorder that his body produced, and it was a smell that was offensive to many. Kids teased him, people avoided him, until the disorder was identified, and then an understanding was built.

I agree with the gang here, Get a second opinion, and ask about a possible Genetic Disorder that causes your body to emit an odor.

Hope this helps to ease your mind.

C

I've heard about that, but that disorder is commonly in all of your skin, don't know if I'm a exception ... :tongue:

 

[epnpn]

It may be a problem with the PH (acidity) off your glans (penis). Don't use soap to clean your penis it affects the acidity. Rinse with a lot of water and your hand. And how do you clean yourself after you had an wank or sex? Ik only a little bit of semen stays in your urethus it gives the special smell after a few hours.

Actually I don't use soap to wash my penis, I have noticed that the soap cause some damage in my penis's skin, that's why i've been talking about the shower gel. I use baby wipes after having sex, also I always urinate to clean the urethus ...

 

[Matthew]

my partner complies about I'm being too exagerated with the smell, he says he does not find my smell offensive (BTW, maybe the smell is not that strong)

Key point here.

 

[epnpn]

Key point here.

No key point ... maybe he's a pervert that likes the smell and finds it arousing :wink:

 

[Dr Rock]

At the end of your shower, douse your penis with hydrogen peroxide and don't rinse it off. Seriously.

jesus christ. great advice for when you really wanna burn all the skin off your dick and give yourself an immune disorder!

 

[epnpn]

jesus christ. great advice for when you really wanna burn all the skin off your dick and give yourself an immune disorder!

LOL !!!

 

[Matthew]

No key point ... maybe he's a pervert that likes the smell and finds it arousing :wink:

All the better for you then! Better not change a thing. :smile:

 

[D_Hermippos_Meattassel]

Thank you all, for all of your recomendations and ideas. Yes, I do sweat a lot, I'm kinda hairy there but I trim regular. oh ... and I won't give up garlic !! Thanks again :redface:

yes..garlic actually helps your body fight infections..so if you are dying of any plague..its because you haven't had enough garlic!..hee hee..

well try going smooth for a while also?....it might just do it.....and the suggestion of a few of us..long baths at night..shower in the morning...seems a great idea...
hope it all starts to work for you...
i dont think you are alone in having a bit of a smell...but at least you want to do something about it...good news for your partner
hope it goes well keep us informed of any progress!

socute121

 

[Lil Dave]

dude I have-had this issue. Its bacteria and it stinks. I found one summer when I was swimming all the time that the odor went away totally. Since then when the funk hits I cant take a bath and soak, and/or soak in vinegar to kill the odor. Should do the trick for you too.

 

[Lex]

Thank you all, for all of your recomendations and ideas. Yes, I do sweat a lot, I'm kinda hairy there but I trim regular, I'm not that chubby, I use only cotton underwear, can't use loose underwear because "it" hangs a lot and I get uncomfortable having my penis hanging all day long. I did get a second opinion, I will get a third one. No traces of urine, everytime I urinate I HAVE TO dry my penis (that's is kind of uncomfortable too, more when I travel). Yes LEX, my nose is very sensitive, I can even smell and recognize the spices use in a meal, my partner complies about I'm being too exagerated with the smell, he says he does not find my smell offensive (BTW, maybe the smell is not that strong) Can't use talc or cornstarch, because I sweat a lot and the powder becomes a sticky mass that makes the smell and the humidity worse, I do take a shower before going to bed or clean my private parts with a towel and some "anti-bacterial hand soap liquid", I can control the smell, but I guess I'm getting tired of doing all these rituals. Anyways... I'll try the vinegar thing and will keep looking for a better deodorant shower gel ... oh ... and I won't give up garlic !! Thanks again :redface:

Okay, I thought that you might have an acute sense of smell. We could have whole chats about walking around trying to filter all those smells--UGH. My final thoughts:

1. I would still see a doctor about it, just to be sure.
2. I wonder what shape of cotton undies you wear as not all cuts (even if offering simialr cock and ball support) will generate the same amount of heat and/or friction. You might want to consider something made by Under Armor that has sweat-wicking power (steve319 has a thread about this on the board).
3. Also, I think you may want to consider reducing the amount of hair down there, even more.
4. Try using Gold Bond medicated powder (extra strength). This helps to keep me cool and reduce sweat. I had similar experiences with baby powder and corn starch. After Gold Bond helped me get the sweat under control, I am able to use either as long as it's not the middle of July or August.

Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[BuddyBoy]

The vinager is a great idea too - I'm going to try that one myself.

 

[Dr Rock]

I'd dilute to like 50/50 with water - you don't need neat vinegar to flush out bacteria, and it could irritate your skin.

besides, if you use it neat you'll just wind up with a crotch that stinks of vinegar instead

 

[Pecker]

That reminds me of when girls used vinegar to soften and condition their hair after shampooing.

 

[Mumzi]

Many good ideas here. One can sweat a lot in the groin, and often things we eat can affect the smell of our sweat.
I would consider shaving for a few weeks to see how that affects things. Make sure you have no extra urine left in the urethra when you urinate. Follow some kind of routine with a mild soap and maybe baby powder after bathing.

Semen will have a fishy odor as many woman can attest to. The morning after we have sex I need to bathe. Keep that in mind, and I think that would be a good reason to shave, if only to see if there is a difference.

Vinegar helps to maintain the acid/alkaline balance. We all have some yeast in the intestinal tract, but when it gets out of control, we develop what some might call a yeast infection-candida overgrowth. This fungus can develop in any area of the body, not just the vagina.
Moist, warm areas are susceptible.

Usually tho, there is some type of symptom such as rash, itching. Dilute vinegar w/ water might help if this was the case; but it would be just as easy and probably more affective to buy one of the woman's 7 day Monistat type creams. Simply use that for the required time.
Even if you are not affected, the cream won't hurt you.

In the long run; I think it may be that you are sweating quite a bit, and it may help to just treat the problem as excess sweating. There are powders with corn starch that will help to absorb the moisture.

You probably don't need strong soaps or anything irritating. Simple bathing with mild soap and water- daily is enough to keep the body clean.
If you irritate the skin, or cause dry skin, you may end up scratching and possibly cause microscopic tears in which bacteria can grow.

Also drink plenty of water, it is amazingly good for the human body.

And yes, I would also recommend that you see another doctor if you are not satisfied.
Possibly a dermatologist. Not a doctors are created equal, they are just as human as you and I, and it's possible that someone missed something that another might be more aware of.

mumzi

 

[epnpn]

"what shape of cotton undies you wear as not all cuts (even if offering simialr cock and ball support) will generate the same amount of heat and/or friction. You might want to consider something made by Under Armor that has sweat-wicking power (steve319 has a thread about this on the board)"

Boxers, cotton & elastane, they'd help me a lot.

"consider reducing the amount of hair down there, even more"

I keep it really down.

"Try using Gold Bond medicated powder (extra strength)"

I'll look for it