Why does my vagina smell like fish?

my vigina smells like fish? whys that and I have not had sex or done anything and it smells really bad and I am embarraced to see my boyfriend incase he can smell my vigina I was my self 2 times a day down there and it still smells and it is itch but thats only the hair and I shave my pubic hairs as well and I am 13 years old

TAKE IT FROM A WOMAN WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THIS AND STUDIES ABOUT HER BODY. Everyone has their opinions and some I agree with. 1, that fishy odor isn't normal at all. 2, yeast infections usually don't smell fishy. 3, bacteria infections and stds can cause this fishy odor. (Read up on it if im not believed) if you have never had sex, its sound like a bacteria infection. But im no doctor...you have to see what color your discharge is. Bacteria infections normally cause thin, milky discharge. But no other method beats going to your doctor and seeing what it is for sure. I woulf not try all of these things we suggest you do if you don't even know what it is. You'd be filled with monistat, azos, miconazole, YOUGURT, douches, deodorant, and everything else. So go to a gynecologists and frequently visit one. Its not unusual for a young girl to wonder or be insecure about her smells because you are becoming more aware of your body. Now I definitely agree with not bathing too much or douching too often or at all. Showers are better. Baths allow all of the dirt from your body to enter the vagina...although a hot, bubble bath is relaxing from time to time...its not good for all the time. Its perfectly normal to want to avoid odors especially at 13, because I was the same way. But it made me educate myself and see a gynecologists to learn about what's going on with my body. Im not going to diagnoe you and im no doctor, but just keep your vagina dry and ventilated. No fds sprays honey. They irritate it in the long run... Good luck!

Well, if you shave your hair, it's very possible that that is what is causing the itch. Shaving can be very itchy.

Also, shaving down there can actually increase your chances of getting infections, and it's possible that you have one. The female genitalia is supposed to have some smell, but it should not be a very strong fishy smell that you have to worry about other people smelling from across the room or anything like that.

So my advice would be to see and ob-gyn to see if you have an infection. You also might want to stop shaving. If you really feel the need to remove some hair, you can try just trimming instead.

I think you could have a yeast infection or something you should go to a doctor and talk to them about it or talk to your parents

hmm I no im a guy bab I think you got an infection.. if I was you id go see a docter asap

I hope this helps...
the first thing you need to do is stop washing all the time. I know it sounds crazy, and opposite of common sense, but it is the truth. Here is the reason:
Your body has a natural balance of chemicals that it uses to fight off infection or anything else that might grow in your vagina. When you constantly wash, it removes the natural defenses your body provides and opens up the area to any bacteria or fungus that wants to go live in there. That is what you are smelling, the waste products of the bacterial life-cycle. You don't normally smell like that, it is an infecting bacteria or fungus.

This was learned by a woman (a medical doctor and research scientist) who was studying the spread of AIDS in Africa. One of the things she learned was that washing constantly, especially with a harsh soap or other cleaner will increase your chances of infection. Just let your body deal with the problem on its own. Eat healthy and don't eat anything with a lot of sugar, and be sure to drink plenty of water. You can wash, but just rinse with water, or better yet saline solution because it's more like your body fluids. You can get it cheap at the drug store in quart bottles, I think. Seeing a doctor is probably a good idea, too. Keep in mind, though that the doctor might give you antibiotics to take which might solve your problem for the short term, but if you use them too much it makes your body less able to fight off infections on its own. Good luck!

it sounds like you most likely have a yeast infection...I would recomend eating plain yogurt...yes I know sounds bad but it can really help and also drink plain cramberry juice without any added sugar,

been there done that most likely you have BV and its common and its caused by many things you do need medication for it and can't have s@x for 3 weeks and it would be advised to go to an obgyn for this matter and the other people are way wrong on this I am pretty positive of it .

I know that this doesn't answer your whole question, but as for the smell part of it, I do have an answer. Its called 'Sweet Spot' its this company that manufactures a small line of womens care for their sweet spot. When you use their combination of wash and spray once daily when showering it will fix that problem. Its specially formulated with the CORRECT ph balance for that specific area. That area's ph is different from the rest of our bodies. This cleanser is more gentle and smells refreshing but not heavily perfumated. You will notice a difference in as little as a week after straight use. I know I did. I could tell that it wasn't dry, itchy, smelly, wet or anything else abnormal about it. I do know that it enhances the experience with your intimate partner for them as well as for you not feeling self conscious. Its not very expensive at all and it last's you a couple of months! Another pro about this product is that you can use the wash for all over or just restricted to that one area. They even sell handy wipes you can carry with you whenever you need to restore the balance on the go. Here is their website: http://www.sweetspotlabs.com Hope this helps!

All you have to do is dip a tampon in plain yogurt and leave it in overnight. Problem solved. I've done it and it WORKS.

dont do that.. yogurt spoils if its not in a cold area,... ew

To sort out a yeast infection, dip a tampon in some PLAIN LIVE yogurt with a drop of lavender pure essential oil mixed in.

Use 1-2 drops of oil for each application- the exact amount of yogurt isnt really important but a teaspoonfull will dilute the oil so you dont risk being irritated by it.
The yogurt should be fresh yogurt because the active acidiphilus etc that are in the live yogurt die over time after manufacture- dont use fruit or sugared yogurt- it must be palin and it must be the live kind, Live yogurt has things like acidophilus in the ingredient list.
Remove and replace 3-4 times a day for 2 days.
If you dont want to put a tampon in there, you can just push some in a little way with your fingers - a bit messy but wholesome and effective.
Dont eat sugary food for a few days- and leave the soap alone till you are better.
For the future, remember that the inside of your lady garden cleanes its self . If you clean the outer side of the 2 grooves with a mild soap, rinse it off really well.be really carefull not to let any soap get inside you. I have a half- flannel for this purpose and wash it well in boiling water so that its sterile for next time.
Now you have your bottle of lavender oil (costs £ 2-£3 from Holland and Barret, tescos, evolution, Neals yard- etc), put a few drops in your bath from time to time to help keep you healthy down there!

sorry- remove and replace for 1 day is usually enough,

its thrush, a yeast infection, nothing to worry about. you need to use canestan cream for the itching and canestan tablet for the internal infection. LIVE YOGHURT does not work so don't waste your money. its usually cause by tight fitting clothes so don't wear tights, tight jeans etc and wear cotton only underwear. if your having sex make sure you treat your partner too.

your 13 and you boyfriend goes down on you! Girl, why not wait till you know more about life... like what a yeast infection is!

what are you doing letting your b/f go down on you when you are only 13!

your infection is from the Gardnerella specie..a kind of bacteria..look for it in the net for more info..

you need to take showers wash it up see a doctor that might help a lottt more

BAHAHAHHAAA! FISH! Sorry thats just funny, Maybe if you tried taking a bath and shower every day (Like 2 showers and one bath each day) you might not stink as bad

Ignore those who have made jokes. Their idiots.

It sounds like you have Thrush (yeast infection) is could be caused by the type of underwear you use (you should wear cotton undies as it is breathable), or antibiotics, best thing to do is talk your mum and / or go to the doctors.. A strong smell as you describe is quite unusual

it could be because you have a yeast infection...I would advise going to the doctor... and forget about the people making jokes they are just immature losers that cant find anything better to do than pick on others problems... but you should see a doctor...

I think you got a yeast infection or proabably when your on your period you drink milk, eggs, cold things like ice cream, or your barefoot while on your period.
-good luck
alexa