What is a vagina supposed to smell like?

I had sex with my girlfriend for the first time today. I didn't go down on her, but I could smell a really strong smell just being somewhat close. Are they supposed to smell like this?
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How can I ask her about this without offending her?
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She told me that she's always just smelled odd down there. Is it normal some girls to smell that way?
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  • I had a best friend of mine who was in a relationship with my boyfriends best friend, and he always used to be quite vocal behind her back about her "smell". I think it can become fousty if you haven't showered ect but I have never had a problem with smelling down there.. I think we all vary in tastes and smells, the guys I have had oral with in the past have all had different smelling/tasting come.. Next time it comes to it see if she smells again, if she does it could be an infection or just poor hygeine :-/

  • Women do vary somewhat in how they smell and how strong the scent is. The scent can be even stronger if she hadn't showered recently or if she had been sweating.

    You didn't really describe how it smelled, but if the smell was foul or fishy, it may be a sign of an infection.

    • She said she eats a lot of onions and garlic, and also is taking medication for various things. Could either of those affect the smell? Since my finger smelled like it after putting it in there, I'm going to guess it was the juices that smell that way.

    • Yes, those things could probably have an effect.

    • I've noticed that I kind of have a musky odor.. it's not really strong or anything but it is there. Even if I take a shower and wash up really well it still doesn't go away. But it doesn't come from my vagina, it comes from like the crease where the inner and outer lips meet.. I don't know if it's normal though

  • If it smelled fishy then it's an infection, but if not it then maybe she's not drinking enough water... or not a right diet, ect. But to be on the safe side ask her to see a doctor.

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  • A healthy vagina should have the scent of an orange, while the next best should have the scent of onions. To achieve the above status, strict cleaniness should commence at a very tender age. However, a vagina which has a smell does not automatically mean that infection is present.

  • she may have an infectioin(probably a yeast infection)or her mix of medications and diet may have affected her chemical makeup and produced a bad smell down there. I think she should go to a gynocologist if she hasn't already. please update and tell us if she is still smelly. thnx

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  • Did she smell like a used condom?

    • nooo

    • LOL! ... that's ronchy

  • she probably was dirty down there tell her to shower lol

    • lol! "tell her to shower" your boldness is funny

  • All women have a musk scent, to some degree. That's a good thing! It is a very powerfull

    pheramone, and most men are sexually aroused by it be strong or pungent smells are reason for concern.

  • No she proably has an infection.. the vagina shouldn't have any smell:

  • no from what I've heard its not suppose to have an odor..she might have a yeast infection

    • I might ask her about it, it was really strong, gagged me a little.

  • Honestly, there is no way to say it without offending her. Sorry. I'm sure she will thank you if she does end up having an infection or something.

  • If you didn't use a condom then she could be allergic to your cum. And if you did use a condom then it could be an infection. Or she could have banged someone else who came in her and she didn't clean herself up before messing around with you.

    • It was before intercourse. Also, the only other person she had sex with was a while ago.

    • then I suggest that she should go to a gyno and get a pap smear done. if she goes to the gyno and test come back clean then she shouldn't have a reason for a stinky vag unless...