I’ve been dating my girlfriend for 5 years now. She’s never been big on shaving down there as it’s irritating. I 100% respect that. I have my preferences but I don’t expect her to be uncomfortable for me.
She usually keeps it trimmed, about a half inch long. Totally manageable and doesn’t bother me at all. However, over the past year she’s not shaved or trimmed once. She has darker hair, so naturally she’s pretty hairy down there. It’s pretty thick now at well over an inch everywhere. While this isn’t my preference, I still don’t mind.
However, I’ve noticed with the new increased hair amount a lack of hygienic practice has come along with it. I’ve noticed her smell has become more sour/BO. I’ve noticed she doesn’t taste as nice either. Now, please excuse my ignorance if I am incorrect as I don’t have a Vagina. But could this be because of the longer hair? I figured it could just become sweatier/less breathable throughout the day now?
Her diet has not changed, regular OBGYN visits, and she states she’s been thorough with cleaning as well. I still notice the smell even when In public sometimes.
How do I respectfully bring this up to her without sounding like an ignorant asshole?
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Her hormones might have shifted a little. Or she could have a mild infection, you can get yeast infections and bv just by having a vagina. I don’t know her wash routine, but she should at least be ringing things off when she’s in the shower. No soap though. Soap and vaginas don’t mix. Baby wipes are good too. And she should use a douch. Those can actually kill off good bacteria giving the bad kind a chance to move in.
All in all, if it keeps smelling, she should get it checked.
the smell of coochie definitely changes when the pubic hair is longer. this is caused by different bacteria in the area. this is very normal, OK and has nothing to do with bad hygiene.
i understand that it’s hard to bring up this topic in discussion. id be pissed if someone made comments on my choice of “haircut” down there. consequently, i advise you to just try to not breath in with your nose while giving oral. sorry mate
I am the complete opposite, I love the hair and ask my wife not to shave it! Yes the hair accumulates secretions from apocrine and sebaceous glands (combination of which are called pheromones). This combined with urine can have a pungent smell if not cleaned regularly. However it is actually more hygienic not to shave as it acts as a protectant from bacteria and dust. I find a hairless pussy to be prepubescent and undesirable however to each his/her own. I think porn has done a lot to promote hairlessness as most woman in porn are shaved. I much prefer a natural woman but if you have an issue with it I would definitely suggest communicating with your SO and come to a compromise. We have a bidet in our house which my wife uses often. Another option is to incorporate taking a bath together before sex (which my wife and I often do). After bathing you could emphasize how good she smells and tastes? I would at least start a dialogue as your SO might not have a clue this is bothering you.
Yes hair can definitely make it smell and taste different. A lot of taste comes from the smell you are experiencing just like eating food. It’s just like the hair in your head. It will “hold” smells. The longer the hair the more fragrant/flavorful it can be. Some like it some don’t.
Just like she can have a preference not to shave you also have the preference not to go down on her when it’s like it is now.
If you can smell it in a public setting (over clothes and at least a foot away ) then it is not normal.
No, shaving is what is unhygienic
Maybe if she shampoos her pubes the issue will go away?
If that doesn’t help, then she might have a health issue that requires a doctor’s visit.