Super personal question for the ladies.

[Rocketman]

It's about to get awkward in here.

My girlfriend and I have been together for over 4 years now, and she's without a doubt my best friend in the whole world. We can talk about everything, share everything, and it's all good. I plan on marrying her, and I can't wait for that day (yeah, I know, I'm cheesy, but I'm telling the truth). It's been the best 4 years of my life, and I sincerely mean that.

But, just recently, for the first time ever in our relationship, I am unable to express a particular issue I'm having. And this particular issue has NEVER been an issue until literally a month ago. And the reason why I can't bring this issue up is because I have absolutely no clue how to bring this to her attention.

Get ready for it....

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There's an unkindly odor happening in a kindly place, which has never happened during the 4+ years we've dated.

It just came out of nowhere, and I'm running the options through my mind without any experience or idea in this subject.

A) I say nothing, and it either gets worse, or I faint.
B) I say something, and she's incredibly embarrassed and offended.
C) I say something, and she's happy I said something, and it's all happy.
D) I say nothing, and it goes away, back to Hell, never to return.
E) I say something, and I suddenly feel like a total jerk / scumbag.

There are probably enough scenarios to finish out the alphabet, but I'll stop there.

This is the first time out of our perfectly healthy and happy relationship where I'm suddenly hesitant to open up about something, and it's really not like me at all. I have no experience in this sort of thing.

HELP!

 

[Ultra Lantern]

This is not going to be easy.

 

[Matt]

I'm not a lady but I can tell you what to do. Just wait it out for a week or so. If its not gone, gently say something. Honesty is the best policy.

 

[Ultra Lantern]

I'm not a lady but I can tell you what to do. Just wait it out for a week or so. If its not gone, gently say something. Honesty is the best policy.

And she'll probably get mad.

 

[Rocketman]

I mean, fellas... Haven't you run into this?

 

[Spider-Who?]

Nope. Been lucky enough not to date someone with a stinky pinky. Though refusal to do even the slightest amount of landscaping has been encountered.

 

[chaseter]

Just say and I quote: "Your minge stinks."

 

[Bubonic]

 

[Ultra Lantern]

I mean, fellas... Haven't you run into this?

No I haven't.

 

[Wolfwood]

Offer to shower together.

 

[Bubonic]

If you can't work up the guts to directly confront her about it because you feel she'll take it horribly and not forgive you for being honest then you mighty consider initiating more sexytime showers before moving towards a trip downtown.

Of course she'll make the connect sooner then later if everytime you go out to lunch you're having showers together, but it just isn't fair to you to have to deal with it.

Femine odours can be linked to certain health problems so it might be important to be honest about it before it becomes a problem. Oh and that vagisil stuff works awesome, like a bouquet of flowers and honeydew melon.

 

[POWdER-man]

It's funny this question is for the ladies and only guys have answered so far. heh

In any case if it really bothers you, you probably should say something before you start building a resentment towards her. Not to mention, I believe it could be a sign of an infection. Honesty is probably the best policy but be prepared that she is probably going to be upset as this is a VERY touchy subject for women...and you are not getting some for a while after.

 

[Lunar_Wolf]

If you've been dating for 4 years and you're best friends, then telling her shouldn't be a major problem because there should be a comfort zone for the both of you to talk about all kinds of problems in bed.

Just tell her there's an odd smell, and to get it checked out. As POWder-man pointed out, it could be an infection. Best for her to go to the doctor.

 

[Asteroid-Man]

Shower Sex.

 

[Wolfwood]

Or you could be like "Hey babe, if I my junk stunk, would you tell me?" And then if she says "yes" you can say "I'm glad we can be honest with each other because there's something I have to tell you..."

 

[Duke]

Honesty is the best policy indeed. If you've had a relationship with her for 4 yrs. i'm sure things can be worked out.

 

[chaseter]

Make your balls stink and see if she says something. If she does, then counter attack.

 

[Bubonic]

Make your balls stink and see if she says something. If she does, then counter attack.

Here's the recipe. Tight cotton undies, days without changing whilst working out in the sun, that'll get her done.

 

[Anubis]

Go down on her until you vomit.

She'll get the hint.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

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[MessiahDecoy123]

Tell her you think she needs to go to the gyno.

If she asks why tell her it smells "different". Don't say it smells bad though.

hopefully she goes to the gyno and gets it fixed.

 

[Asteroid-Man]

Again... shower sex. Do the rubbin. She'll think you're doing it to please her. Win/Win situation.

 

[AndThePickles]

Am I the first lady in here?

At any rate, I am lucky enough to have never had a vaginal infection, but if it smells that badly and this is unusual for her, it is highly possible that something is wrong. It could be a yeast infection for which you can purchase medicine at any drugstore, but it could also be something more serious, or even an STD.

I think that you need to say something, gently. She will be embarrassed. But bad odor down there isn't natural as long as she has good hygiene.

 

[Hound55]

The "Indescribable feeling" title is a slightly poor choice for this thread... heh

 

[hopefuldreamer]

If you really concerned about it, look it up online. Obviously I don't wanna ask you the details of it in here (cause it's a comic book forum) lol, but the 'type' of smell my help indicate what it is. Also, if you look into what can cause bad smells down there, you mind find other symptoms as well (like peeing more often or something), and if that's the case you can simply say to her 'you've been peeing a lot lately, are you okay' which is a much less awkward question than 'you've been stinking a lot lately, are you okay?'

Also, you might find advice on what foods are better for you, for reducing body odors. Has her diet changed at all lately?

If it's something that has never been a problem in 4 years, then it's certainly not a question of her not being clean, and if you are as comfortable talking to each other as you say you are, then it shouldn't cause offense, if you do genuinely have to discuss it with her.

Just put it in the nicest way possible. Don't dance around it, but don't be harsh either. Just tell her the truth - you have noticed that her body odor has changed significantly and your worried it might be a symptom of something else.

But is a very delicate one, because if you get it wrong, it could result in her not enjoying 'down there' activities anymore due to paranoia and self consciousness.