What to do if there is a smell to the sex

Laten we het over seks hebben, schat. En dan de wat ongemakkelijkere kant van seks. Stel, je pikt iemand op uit de kroeg, allemaal hartstikke leuk en gezellig, van het één komt het ander en je gaat met je hoofd naar beneden… En het stinkt. Dat zeg ik nu wel heel bot en lomp, maar je begrijpt wat ik bedoel. Het ruikt niet zo tiptop. Ben je dat nou zelf? Is het de ander? Waar komt dit vandaan? Helemaal ruk natuurlijk, hoe dan ook. Om te voorkomen dat je moet constateren dat jij de stinkende bent, zijn hier wat tips om down under zo fris mogelijk te ruiken.

For her

1. Wash only with water
Soap disrupts the pH balance. You know, that value that soap like Lactacyd promises to maintain. Whether that is entirely true, opinions differ on that… So the best advice is: wash only with water. And also an extra temperature: not too hot. You might think that you can kill all the bacteria there by showering as if you're going into hellfire, but don't do that.

2. Wear cotton underwear
Can be super sexy of course, hipsters, thongs in all shapes and sizes, but the best option is a cotton item. It breathes the best and is most beneficial for the overall odor. Synthetic materials cause you to sweat a lot, and that is anything but helpful. If you still have issues even when wearing cotton underwear, consider changing underwear twice a day.

3. Avoid stress
Haha, this is of course so much easier said than done. Not really a tip, this one, but it can be an explanation. Stress can cause your hormones to go haywire and well… You can smell that too.

4. Drink enough water
By staying hydrated, you ensure that your body stays well cleansed and you benefit from that everywhere.

5. Check for infections
Fungal infections, or infections after anal sex… It can all happen and it can certainly cause an unpleasant smell. So if you've tried everything and still have issues, definitely visit your doctor.

For him

1. It’s not being kept clean
Most important: wash well. Especially if it’s an uncircumcised penis, because then smegma can accumulate. And besides the fact that I find that a very disgusting word, it’s not fresh at all.

2. You are what you eat
A diet of beer, pizza, cigarettes, and Big Macs… You can taste and smell that. So maybe an extra motivation point to adopt that healthy lifestyle. Your partner (and yourself) will benefit greatly from it.

3. Check for infections
Both men and women can have infections that produce unpleasant odors. If that persists, a visit to the doctor is a smart thing to do.