Have you noticed some vaginal odors, wondering how to rid yourself of them? You are not alone in this, 1 in 3 women will suffer from some form of vaginal odor in their life. There are some simple steps you can take to rid yourself of some of these odors.

One solution that may simple basic is most often overlooked by many women. Always ensure you are regularly changing your tampon or pad regularly, at least every 2 hours to ensure that you don't allow for bacterial growth or vaginal contamination, also ensure you remove the final tampon as soon as you have completed your cycle.

For some women the solution is as simple as changing the type of underwear they wear. Cotton is better as is allows the vagina better ventilation, synthetic panties can trap in moisture that could create an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. You may also want to stop or at least reduce how often you wear a thong. Thongs often act like floss, rubbing back and forth between the anus and the vagina; this brings forward feces and can contaminate the vagina.

The most common cause of vaginal odors is a common condition known as bacterial vaginosis. If you the odor is continues and doesn't dissipate shortly, and if you notice a grey and white vaginal discharge you should get yourself into the doctor right away. They will be able to determine if you have BV.

If you are diagnosed with vaginosis there are various solutions. You can use your doctors antibiotics, effective but generally only gets rid of it for a little while. You can try over the counter creams, these tend to be hit and miss. My personal recommendation are natural options, these tend to be more effective and far more long