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Eat these foods to get rid of vaginal odor

  • PublishedMarch 4, 2020

A bad smell down there can be very unsettling. An abnormal vaginal odor can be caused by bacteria vaginosis, pH imbalances and STIs like trichomoniasis. You need to maintain excellent personal hygiene and practice safe sex to stay on the good side of the vaginal odor gods. Even then, these foods will come in handy in keeping the vaginal odor in check.

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Yogurt

Adding yogurt to your diet is good for your vaginal health . Yogurt has Lactobacillus bacteria that helps prevent candida infection.  A candida infection is considered one of the main reasons for having a bad vaginal odor. Plain yogurt also it contains good bacteria that balances vaginal PH level to normal.

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Apple cider vinegar

Drinking apple cider vinegar is good as it eliminates smelly vaginal odor due to its antibacterial and antiseptic properties. The presence of bad bacteria and yeast is one of the causes of foul vaginal odor. The acidity in apple cider vinegar is what fights the yeast .

Mix a glass of water, honey and two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily depending on your tolerance to its taste. You could also drink it like that if you don’t mind its strong aroma. An apple cider vinegar bath is also an effective way to fight yeast infections.

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Fenugreek seeds

These seeds help balance hormones and reduces the foul vaginal odor. Another benefit of these seeds is that they help in regulating irregular menstrual cycle. To incorporate fenugreek seeds into your diet, boil them and drink the extract on an empty stomach. Instead of boiling them you can put them in a bottle and let them rest overnight. Take this first thing in the morning.

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Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits are good sources of Vitamin C that is essential in fighting infections and flushing out toxins in the body. Regular consumption of citrus fruits will keep you immune from infections that may cause foul vaginal odor. Eat oranges, lemons, lime, pineapples, grapefruits and any other sources of Vitamin C into your diet.

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While eating the foods aforementioned, at the same time ,ensure to maintain a good feminine hygiene for a healthy odorless vagina.

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