How To Get Rid of Vaginal Odor Without Medication

Bad vaginal odor is usually caused by bacterial vaginosis, a type of bacterial infection that results in a pungent smell that may be uncomfortable to the sufferer. Other causes include yeast infections and a disturbance in the natural pH balance of your vagina. Bad vaginal odor can be a cause of embarrassment to the sufferer, leading to a decrease in intimate relations between partners. Even though some vaginal odor is common, an extremely unpleasant or strong scent can be a sign of serious bacterial or fungal infection that must be treated immediately.

Things You'll Need

• Unscented soap
• Tea tree essential oil
• Plain yogurt
• Terry cloth towel
• Femanol supplements

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Instructions

• 1

  Wash the vaginal area with unscented soap daily. Scented soaps can actually worsen the odor or even lead to a yeast infection. Unscented soaps cleanse the area without adding any foreign substances that may lead to another bacterial infection.

• 2

  Place three drops of tea tree essential oil into a cup of lukewarm water. Stir to blend, and then use this mixture to wash your vagina. Tea tree oil is a natural herb used to treat bacterial growth, and it's also a natural herbal remedy for unpleasant vaginal odor.

• 3

  Eat a cup of plain yogurt daily. The natural bacterial cultures in plain yogurt will help balance out the production of yeast and other bacteria in your vagina. An increase of yogurt in your daily diet will help combat bacterial vaginosis and get rid of vaginal odor without medication.

• 4

  Keep your vagina clean and dry. Change your underwear often, at least once a day. Wash your vagina with a cup of warm water after every trip to the bathroom. Use a clean terry cloth towel to thoroughly dry the area after every wash. This remedy works simply because bacteria cannot thrive in a clean, dry place as well as they can in a wet place.

• 5

  Try Femanol, a natural herbal supplement taken orally to help combat vaginal odor. It contains herbs and vitamins such as zinc, biotin, neem bark extract, vitamin B, selenium, and deodorized garlic. Vitamin B is an essential ingredient that helps prevent bacterial vaginosis; neem bark extract is an antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral herb that helps get rid of vaginal odor by destroying the odor-causing bacteria; garlic has strong antibacterial properties that make it a potent natural antibiotic.