While sweat itself is virtually odorless, when combined with bacteria, your lady parts can become a breeding ground for more bacteria and create an embarrassing, unpleasant odor. Not sure how to get rid of your unwanted stench? We're sharing all the secrets, but first let's figure out what might be causing the body odor in the first place.
Not showering or properly cleansing yourself is often the cause of body odor. Between our daily activities, clothes and outside factors, our bodies pick up bacteria and dirt. Allowing a continuous buildup of this bacteria and dirt without properly cleansing might be the source of your smelliness.
Nervous about a big test or a job interview? When we are nervous or under stress, our bodies naturally release a dose of cortisol, a stress hormone. While the cortisol helps prepare an individual for the upcoming situation, it also makes a person sweat. When this sweat is combined with the bacteria that live on the skin, it can give off a foul odor.
What you eat can affect more than just your waistline — it can affect your body odor, too. The biggest culprit is red meat. Because red meat takes longer to digest, it sits in the digestive tract, releasing toxins into the bloodstream through the large intestine. As a result, your body will excrete those bad smells, leaving a disturbing odor.
There are certain health problems that can cause body odor. These health conditions include: diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, urinary tract infection, athlete's foot, an overactive thyroid, kidney disease and liver failure.
If you are experiencing body odor, there are a few ways you can fight the funk.
Sweating is normal, but sweating too much can actually be a sign of an underlying problem. If you are sweating excessively or notice your body odor has changed, you might want to consider seeing your doctor.
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