I almost always suffered from a fishy vaginal odor that made me feel dirty. Despite showering twice a day and washing my vaginal area thoroughly, the odor persisted. It used to disappear for a short time after bathing and reappear at the end of the day. I hated having sex with my boyfriend out of sheer embarrassment even though he never said anything. I was desperate for help and willing to do anything to get rid of the vaginal odor that had bothered me for over six months.

When antibiotics and over-the-counter treatment did nothing to improve my condition, I reached out for help online. I found that it is perfectly normal for our vagina to have a kind of musky smell that we get used to over time. What is undesirable and indicative of a bacterial vaginal infection is a smell of rotten fish. This smell is one of the main symptoms of vaginosis.

I learned that instead of using antibiotics to get rid of vaginal odor, natural remedies work better. The first natural remedy I adopted to get rid of my fishy vaginal odor was the topical application of vitamin E, of which aloe vera is a natural source.

Another important method to get rid of vaginal odor is the application of garlic to the vaginal area or eating raw garlic. This is one of the oldest natural cures that provides quick relief from odor.

A few more tips from a previous sufferer to keep vaginal odor at bay. Never use soap to clean your genitals. Do not use scented sanitary products in your attempts to mask the smell. The chemical present in these are reactions of known cause. It is also important to avoid sex in a pool. Even if the chemicals are harmless, they tend to kill the beneficial bacteria needed to keep the vagina healthy and odour-free.