Need it smell like a fish?

[thinkin]

I would appreciate some views on a problem that I have encountered with a lady friend. She is very clean and I am certain that she does not share her charms with anyone else.

The last time I went down on her, and this was after we had been in the shower and washed each other very thoroughly for fun, she distinctly smelled of fish. She has never smelled like that before and I can't say that I liked it. I didn't say anything but finished what I was there to do.

I have heard many jokes about females smelling like fish but never realised until now how well founded they were. I have never encountered it before.

She is inexperienced and I will need to handle this very carefully because I do not want to hurt her feelings. I hope there's an answer to this and something that can be done because I can't see myself putting up with it for too long (if it happens again) and she really is otherwise a keeper.

Any serious suggestions on how I can handle this situation?

 

[hotforhim]

I know this is a delicate matter and hard to bring up with her, but if it smells that way then she most likely has an infection of some kind (it may or may not be harmful to you... and it's not necessarily sexually transmitted but it could be). A healthy vagina does not smell like fish. She needs to go to her doctor.
If she is a keeper and you care about her, you should tell her. I have no great advice on exactly how to do it though... just be straightforward and sensitive.

 

[SexyChele]

I agree with hotforhim. If a vagina that has been cleansed has an odor, there is likely an infection present. I've had slight vaginal infections that only my doctor picked up - I had no symptoms.

How to approach her with this? It can be delicate, yes. But let me put it to you this way: if your girl was going down on you and noticed a smell that bothered her, would you rather she said nothing and suffered through it (not enjoying herself)? Or would you prefer that she kindly said something so you could take care of the problem?

Yeah, it works like that for women as well.

Pick a time when the two of you can be close, but without sex. You can try cuddling, hugging, nuzzling - let her know that it isn't about her. Then just simply tell her that the last time you engaged in oral sex you noticed an odor that hadn't been there before. Let her know that you realize sometimes this means a slight infection might be present. Let her know how much you enjoy oral with her, but you are concerned about her health. She may get a bit touchy. Just keep holding her and letting her know that you care about her.

As long as she knows you care for her, everything should turn out okay.

 

[yaspis]

Yeah, what they said. I can't really add anything but this:

I'd like to remind that everything that we eat seeps through our systems into sperm and pussy juices. For example, never go down on a person who has eaten buttery pop-corn in the last two days. Eech.

 

[biencounters]

Just be honest

Yo bitch, that thang stanks like yesterday's mackeral --- here's a couple of bucks have that shit checked out!!!

 

[Mistress K]

I agree with the advice given (except for biencounters - thats just rude) but have my own bit of personal advice to add:

I have noticed when using certain soaps I have a "fishy" smell. I have spoken to my doctor about this and he gave me the all clear. He said that some people have reactions to certain soaps and that could be the reason and since changing I haven't had any problems.

Just another point to consider.

 

[biencounters]

Ha Ha.

Where's your sense of humor Mistress K?

 

[webber1998]

Yeah, what they said. I can't really add anything but this:

I'd like to remind that everything that we eat seeps through our systems into sperm and pussy juices. For example, never go down on a person who has eaten buttery pop-corn in the last two days. Eech.

But I *LOVE* buttery popcorn.

Thats not fair.

 

[Guest]

 

[Mistress K]

Re: Ha Ha.

Where's your sense of humor Mistress K?

I have a great sense of humour but in my opinion that is very tasteless humour and immature.

thinkin was after a serious suggestion to handle a very delicate situation, not your cheap jokes.

 

[biencounters]

Bo Hoo

Not so critical if I was submissive...eh mistriss?

 

[lil ozzie sub]

Re: Bo Hoo

Not so critical if I was submissive...eh mistriss?

1: Mistress has a capital M and an e in it.

2: As a submissive, you would NEVER be critical of your Dom/me (unless you wanted to lose an appendage)

3: I have a friend who was told that their pussy 'stank like rotting fish' She was so shocked/shamed/angered by this that she actually trumped up charges to have her partner (Ex partner by then) put in jail. She told him that she wouldn't stop till he was so far down that he'd never get up. It nearly worked!

4: Any partner of mine that said what you did in your original post would need damned good hospital insurance!

 

[thinkin]

Thanks for those helpful replies which were understanding and sensitive. (Glad to have caught you in one of your more subtle moods biencounters?)

 

[StevenWill]

get it checked out

The two most common causes of such an odor are

Bacterial Vagniosis caused by Gardnerella Vagninalis.

Trichomoniasis caused by Trichomonas Vaginalis (a protozoan).

Both can be treated with Metronidazole.

Also note that you can be the one who gave it to her and have no symptoms yourself. You both should take the medication.

You need a diagnosis, so go get checked out. These are not infections to mess with.

Women have a very light and delightful scent. Any strong odor is reason for concern. Be a good partner.

Dr. Steve

 

[thinkin]

Thanks Dr Will, but I don't sleep around and I am certain that she doesn't either. Where else could I have pìcked up an infection of this kind from?

 

[Ms_Lilith]

Okay. That smell is not necessarily an infection. My last roommate confessed to me that she smelled like fish, and it really bothered her. She showered every day, she was really clean, blah blah blah, but nothing seemed to help. She even started drinking TONS of water, and that didn't help.

She went to a doctor, and it turned out to be two things: 1) She was an avid swimmer. Sometimes the chlorine would get inside of her, and as she didn't douche, her body didn't rid her of it quickly. So she was told to douche. Secondly, she had a body chemistry problem. Her body chemistry was just OFF. All the doc could recommend was using Vagisil bathing products. And my roommate told me that those two things helped.

 

[Guest]

 

[curvacious]

If I use a hot tub that the ower doesn't keep as clean as it should be I usually end up with bacterial vaginosis since the chlorine in the water probably kills some of the good bacteria and lets the bad grow out of control.

 

[Amfig]

biencounter may have about a quarter of a point.

There may be nothing wrong with "fish." Fish, fresh from the ocean is a quite pleasant odor, etc. Nothing quite as good as fresh oysters.

Yesterday's mackerel is altogether another issue.

So quit dissin' the fish. Tastes good and good for you.

 

[lovechild27]

Thanks Dr Will, but I don't sleep around and I am certain that she doesn't either. Where else could I have pìcked up an infection of this kind from?

Neither one of these infections are from stds. They can be from a variety of things. In going against what other people said...it was one time you encountered this. Smell changes with menstrual cycle. Who knows...maybe she was ovulating or something. Maybe it was some left over sperm, or if you guys use lube or condoms, the smell could of been from that. Either way...Id wait to see if it came up again. If it is an infection it will persist. Just be as nice as possible.