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writes:It comes from my arm pits. It is not as bad-smelling as sweat. But, it does still stink. Could it be my own personal scent? If so, why am I picking it up?I can smell it evdnafter having taking a shower. And, yes, I clean both arm pits with soap. A lot. And, I still smell it! I am not certain what is happening…… I'm confused with this stinky scent.Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 December 2012): Erm, it's called BO. Body odor, sweat. Apply anti-perspirant.
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 December 2012): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionI smell it, only very strong, after masturbation. Does this mean we have some scents associated with "Doing the deed?" ?
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reader, So_Very_Confused  +, writes (18 November 2012):
 I think that OP you are being overly sensitive... we all exude a natural scent...
I don't like men that shave armpits (or crotch)... trim if it's long enough to braid for sure... but not shaved...
best advice:
wash well with an antibacterial soap
DRY well
USE ANTIPERSPIRANT (NOT deodorant)
and know that armpits are NOT supposed to smell like AXE
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (18 November 2012):
 *facepalm* Sorry OP
I still stand with the - I don't think it's your own personal pheromones - they wouldn't be stinky to you.
Do you smoke? Drink a lot of coffee and not a lot of water? If so I would try and up the water intake and cut the coffee and smoking down as much as you can.
And like Person123456 said you can trim your pits a little - I don't think you need to shave it all off if you don't want to.
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reader, shrodingerscat +, writes (17 November 2012):
 Honeypie, the OP is male.
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reader, person12345 +, writes (17 November 2012):
 I forgot, since you're a guy. You should also definitely either shave or at least trim the hair. Your hair is there to trap your stink. If there's no hair, there's less for any sweat/bacteria to stick to. Lots of guys shave their pits for that reason. My bf does and it makes him way less stinky.
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (17 November 2012):
I honestly don't think your OWN pheromones would smell "bad" or "stinky" to yourself.
Is there times of the month (along with your cycle) that it is stronger then other times? If so, it COULD be that - IF it happens around/near ovulation when your pheromone levels is the highest - yet, I still doubt you would find them "stinky".
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reader, shrodingerscat +, writes (17 November 2012):
You cannot detect your own pheromones as an actual smell. If it's only a very slight odor, a deodorant should be all you need to cover/conceal it properly. If it ever gets severe, see a doctor.
And it's "faint". Feint means a certain type of movement to distract or mislead.
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reader, anonymous, writes (17 November 2012): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionIt's not that it is extremely offensive - it is a rather feint odor. Could it be pheromones?
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reader, shrodingerscat +, writes (17 November 2012):
If you have an extremely offensive body odor immediately after a shower, it could very well be a serious health issue that needs immediate attention from your doctor. Please go and see them ASAP.
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reader, person12345 +, writes (16 November 2012):
If it's there RIGHT after showering it could just be your soap not cleaning well. Try switching to a body wash instead and try roll on deodorants.
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reader, So_Very_Confused +, writes (16 November 2012):
do you eat a lot of garlic? my one son can't eat garlic as much as he loves it because he exudes garlic if he eats it...
I agree with Honeypie on all the other points.
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (16 November 2012):
IT could honestly be the food you eat.
Steam bath or sauna can help you sweat out toxins too which can eliminate the odors.
Drinking PLENTY of water can also flush your system.
The fabrics you wear can make a difference as well, natural fabrics doesn't make you sweat in the same way.
One or two chlorophyll tablets or chlorophyll liquid taken with each meal may also help, as chlorophyll is a great deodorizer.
If all these fails, I would go see the doctor to rule out any medical reasons.
There could be other underlying causes of excessive sweating, such as low blood sugar, liver disease, diabetes, parasites, metabolic dysfunction, menopause, or emotional stress (anger, fear, excitement). (not to scare or worry you :) )
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