Would you be with someone who doesn't wear deodorant?

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They shower/bathe regularly, but for whatever reason, they just don't want to wear deodorant.

zeitgeist057 · Accepted Answer

I don't shower/bathe very much and I have deodorant but I don't always wear it. It's like an extra perfume for me, but I don't really need it. The way my body smells has changed over time and also with what I eat and how I live.

I think my body doesn't smell bad for a few reasons (all theories):

1. Not bathing (often): Soap//shampoo removes oil and natural smell/pheromones from our bodies. The body responds by producing more oil and smell, so bathing (at least with soap/shampoo) causes the body to overreact and smell worse and be more oily. By not bathing often, and when I do, either not using soap at all or using a minimal amount (like if I have some other substances on me, oil or food smells from cooking or work, dirt, soil, tar, &c that needs soap) helps keep my body in a natural balance. Sometimes when I work out, I don't take a proper shower, but I do rinse off with the hose (no soap) just to cool down and get the sweat/salt off. Or I go skinny dipping in a pool of the river at the bottom of my hike, for example. Or jump in the ocean and rinse off the ocean water (again, no soap) with a fresh water shower.

Would you be with someone who doesn't wear deodorant?

2. Eating healthy and staying hydrated: I drink around 100 oz or 3L-4L of water a day, and I eat a lot of dietary fiber, fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes. I eat animal protein, but I don't make it a focus of my life to make sure it's in every meal. I consume a minimal amount of processed foods, grains, processed sugar, starch, alcohol or other drugs. I don't smoke, and I exercise regularly. I think what you put in your body can affect your smell, as well as how you feel and the features of your output such as sweat, cum, poop, and urine.

3. Getting older: When I was a teenager and my early 20s, I had more intense body odor and I think it had to do with hormones and age. I did also shower a lot more back then, 1-3 times a day so that might tie in with my theory #1 above (?). I also smoked nicotine and drank alcohol much more, which ties in with theory #2. But my younger brother lives a lot cleaner than I did, and he also smelled strongly through his early 20s.

Andres77 · Accepted Answer

This is exactly what you need.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Accepted Answer

In China, people don’t wear deodorants. Asians have the mutation that makes their sweat not scent less.

I remember laying next to my Asian boyfriend and thinking his scent was the best thing I’ve ever felt in my life.

He never had smelly sweat. He almost smelled like flowers naturally. He always worked out, always ate healthily and his scent made me fall in love with men. I loved smelling his neck and chest. His Sweat though, he never had sweaty smell. Zero scent to his sweat doesn’t matter his sweaty he was.

These days at work I have European guy, I think he sometimes forgets wearing a deodorant, unlike Asians he doesn’t have a mutation that makes his sweat scentless.

He has got very little smell of sweat. It’s very unnoticeable, but he sits next to me and I do notice it. To be honest, I find his smell attractive.

But as usual I don’t like it, I prefer men to wear a deodorant, if they are non-Asians.

However, there have been occasional instances in my life, when his smell of sweat just clicked right to my nose and I found it attractive.

When it first happened I was 14, there was a farmer’s boy at the summer village where I went for holidays, he loved me. He was 15. We were crushing on each other ever since I was 9 and he was 10. I was his first love. He had tanned skin and green eyes. One day he came from the work on the farmland, he didn’t wear a shirt and he was very athletic. His tanned skin was so smooth and the sweat made it look even smoother.

I was leaning on the wall. He came closer to me, stood in front of me, opened his hands and leaned them on the wall, kind of stuck me between his arms, then he leaned in and kissed me somewhere near my ear almost on the neck, asking me “How are my mysterious girl?”

he was so close I could smell his sweat and in all honesty, I found it very hot.

Then he said “Sorry, I am all sweaty, have to go home and take shower. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

I remember that evening vividly, that’s the first time I felt very sexually attracted to him.

Screenwriter · Accepted Answer

Unless they smell like roses without deodorant, I'd say they have to reform and use it. My grown son was doing that and he smelled like a wet dog after a long day. He finally reformed and started using it. It was the aluminum chlorhydrate issue, which has been debunked. It doesn't cause cancer or alzheimer's. He needs to use antiperspirant too. He sweats like me and my dad: a lot. We are drippers!!! But.. another story another time.

Some people think funk and musk is sexy. Not one of them... It's just stinky to me!

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

I picked the first opinion, but I then realized it's only because I live in the north right now... It's not very hot at all here. When I lived in Los Angeles or in San Diego... deodorant was a necessity. L. A. was the worst... I was taking like 6 showers a day just to not die from the heat. I'd literally make cold baths and just sit in the water.

It was so bad that deodorant made it's use to my balls and between my butt cheeks.

Pinay_ako · Answer

I don’t put on deodorant after shower at night when I’m going to bed. I work out, I get sweaty, no smell. Then I shower and then only I put on an anti-perspirant or deodorant depending on the weather. I use anti-perspirant for those humid days so I don’t sweat 😅 like crazy on my underarms coz I like to wear sleeveless on days like this. And I don’t wanna smell! No no. And deodorant on nice cool days and I use the No stain, baby powder fresh scent. Light but fresh and not overpowering. And I hate deodorant stains on clothes!

Cynicaldreamer · Answer

Oh that's a dealbreaker right there- sorry. I'm down here in the South where it's hot and humid. I don't care how "clean and fresh" you are- if you don't wear deodorant, everyone is going to know it... or smell it rather, lol.

No thanks. Unless he had his apocrine glands removed, that seems unfeasible.

MiddleAgedClimbee · Answer

Neither of us wear deodorant, we found that staying hydrated and bathing regularly and eating less processed foods dramatically lowered any odors whatsoever.

I think a lot has to do with your bodies pH. Everyone is made up a little bit different.

Sharkstealth · Answer

I can't be near a woman who doesn't shower or wear deodorant. It's repulsive. I am super turned on by woman's perfume in fact I met this gal Saturday because of the scent she put off. I immediately stated that she smelled amazing and it started our conversation.

Daniela1982 · Answer

Girls talk about going Commando, but they still have to have perfume, deodorant, and lipstick.

Anonymous · Answer

It depends if they stink or not lol. So I suppose if they don’t have body odor I won’t mind if they don’t wear it. Personally, Deodorants used to really irritate my under arms. Fortunately I found a solution and I don’t sweat under my arms (unless I do extreme working out) and I don’t have any odor! So I’m one of those who falls into the “wearing no deodorant” group lol.

Staximus · Answer

Some people don't smell much when they sweat, I don't mind that. If she does smell, I'll tell her she forgot to put on deodorant. My friend's wife and her 2 big fat sisters really worked up a sweat on the dance floor when we went to see another friend's band play a show. They all smelled bad, but I had to move like 6 feet away from the big sister because she smelt terrible. None of them believe in wearing deodorant, which would be fine if they didn't smell like 250 pound sacks of onions.

Sonorous · Answer

Only if they have that abcc11 gene that allows their armpits to not produce a foul odor. If not, then nah you gotta put on something. Don't care what it is so long as it prevents foul odor.

Anonymous · Answer

I can't stand to be near guys who bathe in cologne throwing a whole bottle of that nasty shit on themselves thinking they smell good when I gag my brains out from how horrible they smell and same with women when they throw a whole bottle of perfume on i gag as well from how horrible she smells I'd rather people go without that stuff then bathe in it. It's so bad i have to open up a window and/or hold my breath until the smell is gone or I'm able to leave and get away from the stench of their nasty perfume or cologne

Dinklex3 · Answer

As long as they shower, we’re good. I don’t always use deodorant either. Usually only when it’s hot or I’m about to exercise. As long as I exfoliate, I stay pretty fresh 🤷‍♀️

TadCurious · Answer

Bella I voted that I would prefer they wear deodorant. If they have a skin sensitivity to certain deodorants maybe they could see a dermatologist for a recommendation for a product that is hypoallergenic.
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Ezra_lila · Answer

As long as he don't smell bad and shower regurlarly it is fine with me. I don't wear deodorant too I don't have that strong smell in my armfit so manageable not to have it.

Apple1996 · Answer

I don't wear deodorant so wouldn't bother me if my partner didn't either

petitedollbabee · Answer

If they don’t stink, then I don’t mind. My partner doesn’t wear deodorant often and he rarely ever smells bad. He showers everyday.

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

I don't want to be near anyone with stinky armpits. I have to wear 2 brands just so I do not stink & sweat badly.

OfMiceandMen · Answer

It's kind of nice if they wear it. It's been so hot, they would be odoriferous within 10 or 15 mins after showering.

love_conquers_lust · Answer

There’s some truth to what Cameron Diaz said. The oily film retains moisture and allows bacteria to grow underneath. Airing your pits out to dry helps with odor. But there are limits when there’s grime.

Anonymous · Answer

As long as they don't stink it's fine

If you stink and you don't wear a deo (assuming you don't have any allergy or something).. then it's like you have no respect for others who have to suffer your stink

Anonymous · Answer

you can not wear deodorant and still not smell. my partner doesn't even own deodorant but he doesn't smell or have armpit oder. kinda jealous. i think it's an Asian thing I don't know lol all he does is shower and he's fine

Little_Bumblebee · Answer

As long as he doesn't smell bad.  However I did date someone who didn't really use a deodorant and... I would have preferred him to use one.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

My ex-fiance never wore any and she never smelled. She never even brushed her teeth before she met me and she had a big beautiful mouthful of bright white teeth!

ericclayton · Answer

No, it's a deal-breaker. In the meantime, here's a hot Guardian UK take on the matter.

Lionman95 · Answer

Yes I would as long as they don´t smell bad and show off a bad hygiene.

Roxxy99 · Answer

I don’t necessarily care as long as he’s clean and doesn’t smell.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I would prefer one to wear deodorant

Anonymous · Answer

If they shower when it gets smelly it's fine. I personally only wear it when I go to work or have to be outside for a long time

exitseven · Answer

I do not wear deodorant either. As long as you shower daily it is good.

Starrrboy · Answer

Where I live we don't have that culture... if you're dirty / sweaty just wash out and wear new cloth... Simple as that!

Still-alive · Answer

After dating someone who didn't wear it no i can't do it lol. Wear deodorant people. You don't smell good without it!

Alex-Snow · Answer

As long as they had good hygiene and took showers I'd be ok with it

genericname85 · Answer

as long as they are hygienic and don't stink, i'm fine with it.

Ironic_Method · Answer

As long as they smell good, it doesn't matter the means.

Shark_61695 · Answer

Roll on is fine but the spray on one's generally make me ill.

Nifrayu · Answer

As long as they don't smell bad to me, it's fine.

AngryCarl2 · Answer

Deodorant, schmeodorant. As long as their soap smells nice.

Iron_Man · Answer

Some people can’t handle it they break out and get rashes under their arms

Sparkie460 · Answer

The would have to wear deodorant for me to date them

Anonymous · Answer

I know a lot of people who doesn’t smell even though they don’t wear deodorant. So personally I would be with someone who doesn’t wear deodorant in one condition; ONLY if they don’t stink

Anonymous · Answer

I would prefer the use of deodorant but unless they stank it's not a problem

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

That's an automatic no-go.

Nikki1989 · Answer

No instant turn-off.

Obsessedwitharmpits · Answer

I would love a girlfriend who doesn’t wear deodorant and just plumps her pits on my face whenever she feels like it🤭

Fuentes · Answer

Damn Bella ur that down bad?

Simslover92 · Answer

I would prefer someone who wears deodorant

Paris13 · Answer

As Long as No Smell I could Tell. xxoo

artgorgeous · Answer

I can imagine how Cameron Diaz stinks.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Some can get away with it.

msc545 · Answer

No - that is disgusting.

Charliefretz329 · Answer

Just shower regularly and it’s ok

Pohjolan · Answer

Depends on their natural body odour.

dolemite58 · Answer

is this a real question? 😂

Anonymous · Answer

Nope. And Thats like 99% of Europe.

shortster · Answer

Depends on what they smell like.

strateguy632 · Answer

3rd..

Ava1993 · Answer

That’s be getting use to.

Joker_ · Answer

yeah

Slim57 · Answer

Nawww

butterly248 · Answer

Doesn't matter

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