Does a woman with a strong odor down there have an illness?

Oihara, Chief at the Sendai branch of Universe Club, answers: I’ve heard that health issues and stress can affect your sense of smell, so my answer may be similar to others, but it might be a good idea to show concern for her well-being.

Maezawa from the CEO’s office here, answering as well. I’m not really sure why, but everyone is different, and body odor varies from person to person, so I suppose that area can be different too. Ultimately, I think it comes down to whether it bothers you. If it’s unbearable, I think you should stop seeing her from next time on. But if you feel it’s within an acceptable range, then it’s probably best to leave things as they are. Apparently, you’re not supposed to wash that area too much. But I sometimes wonder whether people who don’t wash at all after sex are really okay relying solely on the body’s natural cleansing process. I feel like it might be better to wash it at least a little, but when I see Mac saying that washing with water can cause pH problems, I start to think that may be why people don’t wash it. It’s complicated.（笑）

I’m Kazu, a male member. I was reminded of my first encounter with someone who had an STD. It was the day I successfully picked up a hostess in Roppongi and got her to take her panties off for the first time. I thought, “Huh!? Why does the lower half of someone this beautiful smell like Tsukiji Fish Market in the evening?” We went ahead anyway, and a few days later I visited a doctor just to be safe. After confirming that everything was fine down there, I contacted her. Oh, I use condoms almost all the time. Condoms are wonderful! A few days later, she contacted me and said she’d been diagnosed with either chlamydia, candidiasis, or trichomoniasis, and demanded to know whether I had infected her. I was young too, so I responded to her confrontational attitude in kind, and I remember we ended up having a falling-out. Since then, whenever I notice an unusual odor from a woman’s lower half, I stop right there and leave. Of course, I don’t say anything about the cheese- or yogurt-like fermented odor that can be unique to women. I’ve never encountered “susogа” before, so I might mistake it for an unusual odor. I don’t think having a lot of sex necessarily makes someone smell. However, things like their natural body chemistry, accepting ejaculation inside, or not washing properly could contribute to the odor. As for testing, if you have sex after the test, the previous results don’t really mean anything… As an aside, there are also STDs you can contract without having sex.

I’m Rin, a female member. Most of the details have already been covered in Mac’s answer, but due to differences in anatomy, some people have poor natural cleansing, while others have difficulty expelling semen or vaginal discharge. In some cases, this can result in a rotten squid-like odor. Of course, since there’s plenty of protein for bacteria to feed on, they multiply rapidly, making things even more chaotic. Vitamin C supplements are a matter of debate, but once it’s gotten that bad, I think rinsing with a portable bidet containing lactic acid bacteria is a good option. Using plain water can actually make things worse. At that point, bending down should cause the awful smell to rise up from below—but people who wear strong perfume or aren’t very aware of their surroundings might not notice.

I’m Paper Airplane, a male member. Are you talking about an intense, fishy smell like dried squid? With a smell like dried squid, there are days when even the same woman has it and days when she doesn’t. I assume it goes away if she washes thoroughly. Some women even say they themselves smell nice. The intensity varies, but most women may have that odor on some days. When you say it’s unbearable, do you mean a different kind of smell…?