It is normal for a woman's body to produce a scent from time to time.
Each woman's scent is different as well and it changes throughout the month.
Usually the scent is stronger towards her period and fades in between then.
However, you know when your scent is something else.
Typically, your scent is light but now you are experiencing this terrible, fishy vaginal odor that nearly makes you sick to your stomach.
If you have had this happen to you, then you know exactly how it feels.
You don't want to go out in public because you fear the odor will seep through your clothing and be exposed for the world to smell.
You couldn't live with that embarrassment.
Also, your sex life is greatly affected by this strong odor.
You don't want your partner to do anything intimate with you because you fear that they will think you are disgusting.
You know how terrible your odor is and you don't want them getting anywhere near it.
This strong odor, accompanied by an odd discharge is an infection known as bacterial vaginosis.
It differs from a yeast infection in that you don't feel any irritation in your genitals.
Your symptoms only include the strong odor and the foul discharge.
In order to treat your bacterial vaginosis, you can bathe in a tub of hot water.
This will help you to feel cleaner and also soothe your infection.
You should also wear cotton panties so you can allow the area to breathe so your vagina can regain its proper pH balance.