Young Men's Health
There’s a strong funny smell coming from my genital area and I think it’s coming from my pubes, but I’m scared to shave. I’ve tried using creams, powder, and deodorant but nothing works! I clean good down there every morning in the shower.Thank you for your question! It can definitely be very frustrating if you have an odor coming from your genital area that doesn’t seem to go away even with good … read more
Articles Tagged: body odor
After I have PE or team sports, I smell really bad. I have a PE shirt to change into, I put deodorant on before and after the class starts and I take showers everyday but sometimes while in class I randomly start to sweat. What can I do so I don’t smell bad?
Thanks for your question! This is a question we hear a lot from kids your age, so rest assured you’re not alone in your concern! Most likely, the reason that … read more
I sweat a lot. Any tips to avoid sweating?
Most teens will notice that their sweat glands are working overtime. That’s because millions of sweat glands become super active during puberty. The most active sweat glands are located under … read more
I just hate socks, but I am worried that if I don’t wear them my sneakers will get gross and start smelling awful. Is it okay to wear sneakers without socks?
There is no “rule” about wearing sneakers with socks however, socks (especially a cotton blend) absorb sweat and lessens the chance of getting the inside of your sneakers wet or … read more
Puberty
Have you noticed hair growing on your body where there was no hair before? Are you having trouble singing those high notes in music class that used to be easy? … read more
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
About 50% of people have daytime bad breath or halitosis. The good news is there are ways to help prevent it. What is bad breath? Bad breath, or halitosis (the … read more
Body Odor
Body odor is natural and is usually caused by sweating. When you are hot, feel nervous, or start exercising, you are likely to sweat more. This is your body’s way … read more
Help! I have body odor and bad breath even though I take a bath every day. Now I am losing my friends. What should I do?
There can be different reasons why a person has body odor. If you take a shower or bath and wash with lots of (antibacterial) soap such as Dial® and water, … read more
I started to notice a fishy smell in my groin, and it won’t go away. What is it and how can I get rid of it?
Many odors in the groin can be a normal product of your sweat glands in the genital area. However, a new or different odor can represent an infection. In males, … read more
Why does my sweat smell so strongly like food?
People sweat in order to regulate body temperature and moisturize the skin. The sweat glands release fluid that’s mixed with salt. Certain sweat glands (called apocrine glands), such as those … read more