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my boyfriend enjoys oral sex but lately my discharge has smelled and tasted different to him and he was wondering why. it makes me a little nervous because maybe I have an infection and I want sex to be pleasurable for both of us.
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Answer:
by Georgan Gregg: (05/29/2004)
Your concerns are very common & I salute you for stepping forward to find answers. Information on 2 issues will be of help: normal, natural vaginal taste & smell, as well as symptoms of vaginal infections. Sharing this information with your boyfriend will enhance your relationship by mature communication about sensitive issues.
When you are sexually excited vaginal secretion are produced, however, some think the initial fluids taste & smell different than after you orgasm. Have you tasted & smelled your own secretions? If so, you can check out your boyfriend’s perceptions to see if you agree. If not, being comfortable enough with your own body to do so is worth pursuing. Both of you may also notice that what you eat can affect how you smell and taste as well.
Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina characterized by discharge, odor, irritation, &/or itching. Your health care provider must do laboratory tests with your vaginal fluid to correctly diagnosis whether you have a vaginal infection & what type. The most common are bacterial vaginosis (BV), trichomoniasis, & vaginal yeast infection. Also called nonspecific vaginitis or Gardnerella-associated vaginitis, BV usually has a fish-like odor that is noticeable especially after intercourse. Some women have a yeast-like odor accompanying a vaginal yeast infection. There may be other causes of vaginal infections, such as allergic & irritant factors or STDs. Spermicides, vaginal hygiene products, detergents, & fabric softeners can cause noninfectious allergic symptoms. If you have any symptoms you should contact your doctor for testing.
You may do a search for detailed information on specific vaginal infections or other sexual issues from any page of our site- http://sexualhealth.com/ - by looking either on the upper left or top right of each page for the search function. And, of course, don’t hesitate to submit further questions if we can be of help.Reviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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