The vagina, at all times, will always have it's own smell to it.  In fact, depending on where you are in your cycle, the vagina may smell different.  This is something completely normal for all females, and though it may be embarrassing, it's not something out of the usual.

In general, if you notice a sudden change in the smell, or if the smell is something you consider 'foul', then it may be something you may want to follow up on.

I would see if you have any other signs that may state that it's something more than just the normal body changes.  Cramps, itching, abnormal colored discharge, heavier or different period, etc.  In terms of discharge, something clear is generally normal (though it truly varies from female to female).  In fact, again, during your cycle, the consistency and appearance of your discharge will change.

Again, if you feel that something is wrong, and that there has clearly been a change that you have never experienced before, then you may benefit from seeing a doctor just to be sure, which the previous to posts have explained.

As well, does the smell ONLY come after sex?  Is it the possibility that the smell you are talking about is actually the lubricant that comes on condoms (if you use them)? (not to mention your natural lubricant also has a smell).  As well, if it's been hotter these past days, it could just be sweat.

These are just a few other things that I thought were worth the mention.  Hopefully things turn out best for you.  Understanding your body is very important in determining when there's been an abnormal change... but then again, our bodies are always changing, so sometimes it's nothing to worry about.

This is your decision, if YOU feel something is wrong, remember, go with your gut instinct.  Better safe than sorry.

And as a final note... try to avoid washing inside (if that's something you've been doing), as it can sometimes throw off the natural pH in the vagina and kill some of the things you actually need in there to keep things healthy :).  Just something you may want to consider...

Best of luck!

Posted at 10:14 pm on Aug. 14, 2008

Before reading the entire e-help I was going to just say wash it a bit better. However, since you've been scrubbing it alot maybe its a sign of something different.

Has your boyfriend been with any other girls before? If so, he might have an STD. Or, you might have one from another boy. Get yourself checked as soon as possible. If you do, then its not the end of the world, there is treatments for nearly everyone and next time just learn and use condoms/better contraception. Here is a website for STD Symptoms and such:

Lots of awesome info

It doesn't mean you have one, but a general bad smell down there might be due to catching an STD. You can get tested at clinics, and hospitals and I believe its free (not 100% sure though).

On the other hand it could be an infection - maybe a yeast infection or something. Again, just go down to the clinic or hospital to see a doctor and get it checked out - always better safe than sorry even if its a bit embarassing!

I hope this has helped, good luck and if you need to talk at all PM me. :)

-Subway

Posted at 12:28 pm on Aug. 14, 2008

Here is a site for the different infections. Click Me

As far as infections goes, there are certain creams on the market that can take care of this; if this is an infection.  You could use the general brands of vagina odor removal at your local pharmacy.  

Here is a site on how to properly administer the cream. Click Me

It might actually be best if you contact a doctor immediately if these creams don't work in a few days.  If you do, the doctor can find your exact diagnosis and prescribe you some antibiotics.  Antibiotics could be the simple solution to this problem.  I cannot recommend any antibiotics because it can be dangerous and I don't know what exactly your condition is.

Best wishes,

~jamesish~

Posted at 9:07 pm on Aug. 13, 2008