Dr Jen Gunter has spoken out about men demanding or expecting their partner's vagina to have an artificial smell.

The Canadian gynecologist revealed she once dumped a boyfriend for complaining about the smell of her genitals.

Dr Gunter has urged women not to feel ashamed and feel they have to resort to buying harmful products that create artificial odours.

She says they upset the vagina's natural pH balance and leave you at a greater risk of infections like gonorrhoea and even HIV.

She's had a strong opinion on the recent trends for women cleaning their vaginas with cucumbers and Vicks' Vaporub.

She wrote: 'I once dated a guy who insinuated my vagina did not smell right.


For example, he thought my hair would be better if it were straight.


Sadly I took the bait, it wasn't.


'He thought I would look better if I dressed a certain way. Again I took the bait. I just felt worse.'


When it came around to telling me how my vagina could be better it finally clicked that this is a form of control that men often use.'


Fortunately I am an appropriately confident vagina expert and I dumped his sorry ass.


Dr Gunter went on to urge women to not fall into the same trap.


She said: 'If you think you have a medical condition, see a doctor.

If your partner insinuates that an artificial smell is preferable to the smell of a normal vagina they are the one who has an issue.'


Telling women how they can be better is a classic way of tapping into body image issues and honestly in my personal opinion it is a form of abuse.


Dr Gunter has previously stressed that women should be aware that douches are unnecessary and even dangerous as our intimate areas are designed to clean themselves.


She once tweeted: 'A vagina takes care of itself. Like a self cleaning oven.



However, it states that 'a strong vaginal odor for instance, a "fishy" smell might be abnormal and could indicate a problem.'



WHEN SHOULD I SEE A DOCTOR OVER YOUR VAGINAL ODOR?



It is completely normal for your vagina to have a slight odor.


Abnormal vaginal odor that happens because of infection or another problem is usually associated with other vaginal signs and symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation or discharge.


Common causes of abnormal vaginal odor include:


*.Bacterial vaginosis, this is an overgrowth of normally occurring vaginal bacteria and the most common vaginal infection that causes a vaginal odor.


*.Poor hygiene


*.A retained or forgotten tampon left in place for several days


*.Trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection also can lead to vaginal odor.

Chlamydia and gonorrhea infections usually don't cause vaginal odors. Neither do yeast infections.

Less commonly, abnormal vaginal odor may result from:


*.Rectovaginal fistula (an abnormal opening between the rectum and vagina that allows feces to leak into the vagina)


*.Cervical cancer


*.Vaginal cancer


If you're concerned about an abnormal or persistent vaginal odor, see your doctor for a vaginal exam especially if you have other signs and symptoms such as itching, burning, irritation or discharge.


In the meantime, to minimize vaginal odor:


1.Wash your external genital area: During regular baths or showers, use a very small amount of mild, unscented soap and lots of water.


2.Avoid douching: All healthy vaginas contain bacteria and yeast.

The normal acidity of your vagina keeps bacteria and yeast in check.

But douching can actually upset this delicate balance.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5031657/Vaginas-smell-Women-urged-DUMP-men-complain.html

Ok so what is the natural smell of vagina...?,

The gynecologist, the smelling pusy, the owner of the smelling pusy, the smell itself, all of them are mad.

And they will still want you to eat them out. Imagine eating rotten food

lemme pitch my tent here

The V has its own sweet natural smell ........
Anything out of that is not acceptable.
Any shift to the right or left of that is a no no...
No powder smell and no fishy smell either....
If na powder smell or perf smell, she dey try cover up smtin....
If fishy smell, you know the rest.... OYO u dey..

Some.peoole own do smell when they passing by, is that also natural?

the only time a vagina smells is when you have an infection and when you don't take proper care of your vagina..at least wash thoroughly with warm water ..2 times a day.

And whites do smell also,,these Nigerian guys insulting 9ja babes about their vagina smell can also see for themselves


mtchew

Smell is smell, but not all smells are smells. There is a huge difference between aroma and odour but they are both 'smells'.

#Dirty girl's slogan, keep encouraging your kind...

Dirty gynecologist, I'm sure she hasn't come in contact with a virgina that truly smells, that's why she's encouraging dirty ability.

of course it can smell but the kind of smell coming out matters...

I'm definitely not gon stay with a girl who smells like uncooked fish down there..

You are right to an extent...you don't need warm water Ooo!
A mild soap with normal bathing water is OK.

QueenSekxy:
the only time a vagina smells is when you have an infection and when you don't take proper care of your vagina..at least wash thoroughly with warm water ..2 times a day.

Here to observe

TRADELYN:
You are right to an extent...you don't need warm water Ooo!
A mild soap with normal bathing water is OK.

I prefer warm water though.

Smell pass smell oohh... Some smell from vagina can choke you

QueenSekxy:
the only time a vagina smells is when you have an infection and when you don't take proper care of your vagina..at least wash thoroughly with warm water ..2 times a day.

My dear Vagina must smell because it has rite of illuminifrious passage, which is of celestial design and structure. The hubbus minass of the La campaign properties (microbial activities) that resides in the interior is enough to generate constant gizmo of odours. So it of celestial understanding that vaginal odour must be......remember vagina is full of secrets >

morbeta:


My dear Vagina must smell because it has rite of illuminifreious passage, which is of celestial design and structure. The hubbus minass of the La campaign properties that resides in the interior is enough to generate constant gizmo of odours. So it of celestial understanding that vaginal odour must be.. >

yeah..it has odour..
depends on which odour just like preek.

QueenSekxy:

yeah..it has odour..
depends on which odour just like preek.

One is of interior design..while the other is exteriorly prolonged. While one is easily maintained the other is complicated..

Vomit is catching me... Op. i will vomit here oh.

ChewingStick:
Vomit is catching me... Op. i will vomit here oh.

Yimu, peeps like you eat it like you drinking orange...

Smell like suya....

My vagina doesn't need to be cleaned up. It smells good already. Don't try to decorate. Don't believe him when he tells you it smells like rose petals when it's supposed to smell like pussy. Washing it thrice in a day with clean water is enough to give it its natural smell.

QueenSekxy:
And whites do smell also,,these Nigerian guys insulting 9ja babes about their vagina smell can also see for themselves


mtchew

Some "smell" can make a man nose lose it original function!

VampireeM:
yeyerolling pls come tell us how your imaginary pussy smells

woe unto those carry fishy or dead rat pussy upandan

Every lady who come across this thread will claim to have an odorless Virgina. Who are those with smelly something

Mrkumareze:
Some.peoole own do smell when they passing by, is that also natural?

lolzz na those ones wey just bala finish