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Why does the private part smell bad during menstruation? How to get rid of the bad smell in the private part?

Asked by:Mercedes

Asked on:Apr 11, 2026 04:21 PM

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  • Gale Gale

    Apr 11, 2026

      female It is easy for the private parts to smell bad, especially during menstruation. The unpleasant odor during menstruation is caused by menstruation. Many women have the embarrassing experience of the "foul smell" of menstrual blood, especially when the bus is crowded, and they are very afraid of being smelled by the people next to them. Therefore, I am always uneasy, so why do my private parts smell bad during menstruation? How to get rid of the odor in the private parts during menstruation? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

      Why do my private parts smell strange during menstruation?

      Mainly because menstrual blood is mixed with blood, endometrium, sebaceous gland secretions and some sweat, it has a more obvious odor.

      During teenage years, female hormone secretion is stronger and sebaceous gland secretion is also stronger. In addition to being prone to acne, the lower body is also prone to oil secretion, so it feels greasy. At this time, frequent local cleaning is required. Wash the lower body with soap at least once a day and clean the lower body twice with water or a wet towel, and the situation will be effectively improved.

      Furthermore, many people like to wrap their bags tightly during menstruation. Doing so is like adding fuel to the fire and will only increase sweat penetration and sweat odor. Therefore, during menstruation, you should use cotton underwear and change sanitary napkins as often as possible, no more than 4 hours at a time, so as to reduce skin Contact with wet sanitary napkins. When the amount of menstrual blood is heavy, the frequency of changing sanitary napkins should increase accordingly.

      How to get rid of the odor in private parts during menstruation?

      1. Clean and maintain the vagina healthy

      Female friends must do local cleaning frequently and clean their lower body with water or a wet towel at least twice a day. The situation will be effectively improved.

      2. Use special lotion to remove odor.

      When the temperature is high, bacteria tend to breed in private parts, so you can wipe it gently with special lotion or wet wipes. However, it should not be used frequently as the self-cleaning function of the private parts will be weakened. It can only be used when the smell is heavy and before the end of menstruation.

      3. Relax and mask the odor.

      Menstrual blood is Uterus The lining is a mixture of blood and endometrial secretions, so it emits a unique smell that is different from ordinary blood. These phenomena do not mean that there is disease . This is a smell that every woman will have, and it will not be noticed by people around her, so there is no need to cause unnecessary tension and worry.

      4. Dress appropriately and keep ventilated.

      Many women, especially young women, like to wear tight-fitting clothes to highlight their figures. Even during menstruation, they often like to wrap their clothes tightly. In fact, doing so is like adding fuel to the fire and will only increase sweat penetration and sweat odor. Therefore, during menstruation, you should use cotton underwear and wear loose clothes to ensure ventilation.

      5. Change sanitary napkins frequently.

      Many people like to wrap their bags tightly during menstruation. Doing so is like adding fuel to the fire and will only increase sweat penetration and sweat odor. Therefore, during menstruation, you should use cotton underwear and change sanitary napkins as often as possible, no more than 4 hours at a time. This can reduce the contact between skin and wet sanitary napkins. When the amount of menstrual blood is heavy, the frequency of changing sanitary napkins should increase accordingly.

      When using sanitary napkins, remember:

      (1). Replace every two hours.

      (2) Use medicated sanitary napkins with caution to prevent allergies.

      (3) Be sure to wash your hands before taking apart sanitary napkins.

      (4) Place sanitary napkins in the bathroom.

      (5) It is easy to breed mold and contaminate sanitary napkins.

      6. Use olive oil to remove dirt and odor.

      Take two sticks a day with olive oil or baby The oily cotton swab soaks the dirt attached to the labia majora. Do not disinfect the private parts indiscriminately. The mucous membranes of the private parts are very sensitive. Using disinfectants and other irritating substances will cause inflammation. Running water in the shower is the cleanest and safest method. Pay attention to the direction of washing, from front to back.

      7. Take a proper bath during menstruation.

      In order to prevent menstrual infection, some female friends dare not take a bath during menstruation. In fact, this is an incorrect idea. During menstruation, women should also pay attention to bathing. If they do not bathe for more than two days, they will inevitably have the odor of menstrual blood. Of course, in summer, it may not necessarily be the smell of menstrual blood, but it may be your own body odor. However, you should pay attention to bathing during menstruation. Do not use a bathtub, but be sure to use a shower, so as to reduce the risk of infection.