Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Self Test
• Part 2 of 3: Third Party Opinion
• Part 3 of 3: Ways to Control Odor
• Tips
• Warnings

Bad body odor can be embarrassing if noticed by people around you. No matter how you keep your personal hygiene, from time to time there may be cases when an unpleasant odor will emanate from your body, which is not immediately noticeable. If you suspect a similar problem exists, there are a number of ways to confirm or disprove this assumption. Try to sniff yourself imperceptibly, and if this does not help, then find out the honest opinion of a loved one or be guided by the reaction of others.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Self Test

1. 1 Sniff yourself. The first line of defense in the case of bad smell is your keen sense of smell. Sniff for potential problem areas, including armpits, legs, and genitals. It is very difficult to catch the smell of your own body, but a pungent unpleasant smell will still be noticeable.
   • Pay attention to salty, musty, or acrid odors.
   • The best time for such a check is when the effect of the shower has already passed, since smells usually appear sharply at such moments.
2. 2 Check your breath. Breathe out sharply through your mouth into a folded handful of hands to direct your breath towards your nose. Smell the breath. This simple method will help you understand if oral hygiene is the cause of bad breath.
   • Check your breathing regularly between meals and evaluate which foods are the cause.
   • Carry sugar-free gum or mints with you to freshen your breath.
3. 3 Sniff your clothes. Towards the end of the day, review and sniff the removed clothing. Sweat, dirt and sebum accumulate on the body, which are absorbed into the fibers of the clothing and create different odors. It is possible that the clothes are the cause of the unpleasant smell, as they capture and intensify body odor.
   • Pay special attention to the underarm area of ​​the shirt and T-shirt, as well as the groin area of ​​the trousers and underwear.
   • Check work or casual clothing. Surely the smell will be emitted by a training suit in which you have to constantly sweat.
4. 4 Check for the smell of sweat. Body odor is heavily influenced by sweat, the smell of which can tell a lot about the state of the body. Body odor often worsens during the summer months or after intense exertion. If the sweat smells strange or strong, it could be caused by a recent lifestyle change.
   • To get a better smell of sweat, sniff yourself in a poorly ventilated area, such as an enclosed shower stall, or check the inside of your shirt under the neckline.
   • New drugs, natural hormonal changes, chronic stress, or a medical condition like diabetes can all cause the pungent odor.

Part 2 of 3: Third Party Opinion

1. 1 Talk to someone you trust. Ask a close friend or partner for an honest opinion of what smell is coming from you. Insist that he speak directly, because with his confession he will do you a favor. It is better to learn about the problem from loved ones than from a stranger.
   • Ask additional questions to get more information. When did the person first notice the strange smell and how strong was it?
   • The best way to learn about scent is to ask the other person to sniff when they are near you.
2. 2 Monitor the behavior of others. Pay attention to how the people around you behave. For example, if a person sits down further than usual or turns their face away when you walk by, they may be repelled by the smell emanating from you.
   • Many tend to be polite and not raise the issue out loud. Notice subtle signals. The person may smile intensely, blink frequently, or keep their distance.
3. 3 Talk to your doctor. If your anxiety has reached such a level that you began to feel embarrassed, then make an appointment with a specialist. The doctor will always help and give an honest answer. A good specialist will also advise on how best to get rid of or at least reduce the unpleasant odor emanating from your body.
   • The dermatologist, dentist and therapist are qualified to identify the causes and find a way to correct problems.
   • It may be that the smell is associated with a particular habit, disease or diet. The doctor can help you find a lasting solution.

Part 3 of 3: Ways to Control Odor

1. 1 Use an antiperspirant. In the morning, before leaving the house, you should treat your armpits with a persistent antiperspirant. This advice seems obvious, but the fact is that very often an unpleasant odor occurs precisely in the armpit. Use an antiperspirant daily to protect yourself from unpleasant surprises.
   • Antiperspirant and deodorant are not the same thing. Deodorant helps fight underarm odor, but does not protect against sweat, which is the main cause of underarm odor.
   • Clinically proven deodorants can help combat persistent odors.
   • Reapply antiperspirant throughout the day as needed to prevent unwanted problems.
2. 2 Monitor your oral hygiene. Bad breath primarily affects overall body odor. For this reason, you should brush your teeth at least once a day (or even better twice), regularly use dental floss and an antiseptic mouthwash. The cleaner you rinse your mouth, the less you will worry about scaring the person off during a face-to-face conversation.
   • You should brush your teeth for about two minutes, covering the entire surface of the teeth and the top of the tongue.
   • In addition to regular brushing, you should visit your dentist twice a year and have your teeth professionally cleaned.
3. 3 Wash your clothes regularly. Wash your clothes at least once a week, or more often if you are active or have a modest wardrobe. In most cases, it is best not to wear the same item for two days in a row. Clothing absorbs all body secretions, so it quickly begins to emit an unpleasant odor.
   • Wearable clothing such as bras, socks and underwear needs to be changed more often, as it comes into direct contact with problem areas of the body.
   • Add a spoonful of baking soda to your washing machine as it helps remove stains and odors.
4. 4 Change your diet. No wonder they say: we are what we eat. Choose foods that are rich in fiber, important vitamins and minerals. Cut down on foods that are too sweet, oily, or aromatic, such as garlic, onions, and curries, as they contain chemicals that make sweat odorless.
   • Dietary fiber improves digestion and prevents and eliminates foul-smelling discharge.
   • Remember to drink plenty of fluids. Water plays an important role in the regulation of healthy body functions.

Tips

• Wash items with germicidal soap, which removes odor germs.
• Keep your hair, skin and clothing dry. Prolonged humidity can sometimes cause unpleasant odors.
• Use peppermint essential oil or tea tree oil to mask and fight odor in your feet, underarms, and groin.
• Buy breathable clothing to keep your body well ventilated.
• Throw away old shoes and underwear that are no longer fit for use.
• Check the smell of things or home after a long absence. Often the cause of olfactory "blindness" is constant contact with things or being in the room.

Warnings

• A persistent or strong foul odor can be a symptom of a serious medical condition. If our advice did not help get rid of the smell, then you should see a doctor.