The female vagina has a natural odor that is unique and not at all offensive.
However if your vagina smells fishy or foul then that may be a sign that you have a problem.
If you do not figure out what causes that fishy smell then it just might lead to more serious physical and social problem for you.
Here are some of the reasons why a vagina smells.
1.
Improper Hygiene - although it may sound unbelievable at this time and age, some women still do not know how to take care of their female parts.
Some just do not know how to properly clean their vaginas, hence resulting in foul smell.
2.
Tight Clothing - even though tight clothes look good in women, if it is too tight then it may lead to foul smell.
If you wear tight clothes, your skin will not be properly ventilated; this will make the sweat stick you skin or vagina causing the smell.
It is suggested that you wear clothes especially pants that just fits right.
3.
Sweating - women like men are also prone to sweating, if you sweat a lot and you do not wash your female area, then this may cause the foul odor.
Please always wash your private areas after doing activities that make you sweat.
4.
Yeast Infections - last but not the least, one of the most common causes of vaginal odor is bacterial infection.
Having a yeast infection in your vagina can cause redness, itching and burning sensations.
Another common sign of a vaginal infection are whitish or whitish-gray discharge, often with a curd-like appearance.