Getting to know your baseline scent is a seriously big deal. I have so many women who come to me and ask about what’s normal with their vaginal secretions and what’s normal regarding their scent. Ultimately, every woman should know what her normal is so that she can sense a change and take immediate action. By becoming an expert on your body, you can not only prevent problems but optimize your own overall well-being. But the bigger issue is cutting out the foods that could be causing you harm, specifically an overabundance of animal protein, sugar, dairy, and coffee, which will all negatively affect your microbiome and, consequently, your scent. Are you on the pill or using a ring or intrauterine device (IUD)? For some women, these forms of synthetic hormones can disrupt the microbiome. If something isn’t sitting well internally, you’ll have the external signs and symptoms to tip you off. Getting your vagina to smell amazing isn’t about pleasing a partner; it’s about getting to a place where your body is telling you loud and clear that you’re caring for it properly. That’s a goal worth having.
