9 Remedies That Are Helpful In Treating Vaginal Odor

As the name suggests, vaginal odor is any type of odor that comes from the vagina. It should be noted that is it normal for the vagina to have a smell to it, especially if a woman is on her period. It is only when the smell changes or becomes more pronounced that it may point to a health problem. Vaginal odor is not a problem in itself, but it can be a sign or symptom of a vaginal health problem. For example, if your vagina smells like fish, there is likely something wrong.

If your change in vaginal smell is accompanied with a change in the color or texture of your discharge or comes with abdominal pain (unrelated to period cramps) then you should see a doctor as soon as possible, as this is likely a sign of a more serious problem affecting your reproductive organs.

# Shower Often

Showering every day or every other day can help to restore your vagina’s natural smell. When you shower, do not douche or use perfumed soaps on your vagina. You can use specialty soaps made to restore the vagina’s pH levels, but that is not necessary. Simply using warm water is helpful enough to clean your vagina.

Taking a shower immediately after exercising can help to prevent and treat vaginal odor. Since vaginal odor can be caused by sweating, showering after exercising, or on days when it is hot out, may be able to help.

# Cotton Underwear

If you have vaginal odor often, it may be because of your underwear. You are more likely to have vaginal odor if you wear tight underwear or underwear made with synthetic materials. To prevent and treat vaginal odor, simply wear loose cotton underwear.

# Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is a powerful essential oil that can kill bacteria and fungi, both of which can sometimes cause vaginal odor. To use this home remedy, mix five drops of tea tree oil in a bath of warm water. Soak in this bath for at least twenty minutes. Do this two or three times each week to get the best results.

# Yogurt

If your vaginal odor is caused by bacteria, then using yogurt may be able to help. The easiest way to use yogurt is to simply eat a cup of yogurt each day until your vaginal smell returns to normal.

Alternatively, you can try rubbing plain yogurt around your vagina or dipping a tampon in plain yogurt and inserting it into your vagina. If you choose to insert the yogurt-covered tampon, only leave it in or about an hour. After which, you should rinse out the vagina with lukewarm water. Use either treatment once a day to see results.

# Apple Cider Vinegar

Taking a bath with apple cider vinegar can help return your vagina to its normal pH level, which can make your vagina smell normal again. To use this home remedy, mix two cups of apple cider vinegar in a full bath of warm water. Soak in this bath for at least twenty minutes to see results. Take this bath as often as needed, up to once a day, to see results.

# White Vinegar

White vinegar can also be used in a bath to treat vaginal odor and restore the vagina’s pH level. To use white vinegar in a bath, you will only need to add in 1/2 cup. Also, add in 1/2 of plain table salt. You will only need to soak in this bath for five minutes to see results. However, you will need to do this at least twice a week for your results to stick.

# Baking Soda Bath

Another bath you can take to normalize your pH levels and your vaginal odor is a baking soda bath. To take a baking soda bath, simply mix 1/2 cup of baking soda in a full bath of warm water. Like all of the other baths on this list, soak in the both for at least twenty minutes to see results. Take this bath as often as needed.

# Garlic

Garlic is one of nature’s many cure-all remedies. To use garlic to treat vaginal odor, all you have to do is add more garlic to your diet. Eating either raw or cooked garlic will work. Try to eat a little bit of garlic (one or two cloves) each day to get the best results.

# Indian Gooseberry

Indian gooseberries are another food that you can eat raw to cure strange vaginal odors. Simply eat a serving of Indian gooseberries a day to see results. As a bonus, eating Indian gooseberries can also help to treat thick vaginal discharge with sometimes comes with abnormal vaginal smells.