So we hear the girls are “vabbing” in order to hook a guy (please, for the love of sweet baby Jesus Jerome, we beg you to stop this immediately!). We’ve seen every TikTok “hack” under the sun—and let’s just say, not all of them deserve a place in your self-care routine.
Instead of gimmicks, we prefer timeless rituals that help you feel clean, confident, and naturally irresistible from head to down below.
From good hygiene, hydration, gut health, and topical scents, here’s a list of everything you need to eat, drink, and clean for a delicious-smelling girly region:
Drink Mo re Water
Let’s start with the basics: hydration. Because glowing skin, balanced pH, and fresh body chemistry all begin with water. Without proper hydration, your pH levels are likely off, your body is dehydrated, leading to other complications, and you’re likely emitting an odor in your urine, sweat, or discharge that is quite unpleasant.
Staying hydrated helps maintain a neutral scent and supports your body’s natural balance. There are so many benefits to drinking 6-8 glasses of water each day, and yes, smelling good and neutral down there is one!
Take Probiotics
Another tip is to improve your overall gut health. The right probiotics help to keep those pesky UTIs out of the way, as well as help you maintain a healthy pH balance. Again, if either of these goes awry, a foul smell may follow.
Supporting your gut health with probiotics may help maintain a balanced vaginal microbiome and reduce the likelihood of irritation or infections. Think kombucha, Greek yogurt, or a high-quality supplement with live cultures to keep your down-below area happy & fresh.
Wax and Clean
If you prefer a smoother feel, waxing or laser treatments can make cleansing easier and help you feel fresher down there throughout the day. An added benefit of waxing or laser removal is that it reduces the amount of sweat, dirt, oils, and bacteria build-up that may cause unwanted odor.
To smell your best, regularly wax or laser to remove unwanted hair from the bikini area (be wary of chemical creams or razors as they can cause bumps and irritation).
Shower your vulva with a pH-balanced intimate wash to neutralize bad odor. Then repeat the wash with a traditional body wash. Be sure to stay within your labia majora and pubic mound area to avoid irritation in your vagina. Use only water for your labia minora.
When you’re done cleansing, hydrate your skin with a body serum and seal in the freshness with an exotic-smelling body oil.
Insert a Suppository
For special occasions, some people enjoy plant-based moisturizing melts that hydrate and soothe intimate skin. These oil melts not only hydrate and lubricate the area, making it wetter when the time ahem…comes, but also leave a fruity mouthwatering fragrance that makes you taste and smell unmistakably delicious.
If you choose to use them, opt for gentle, fragrance-free or naturally formulated options and always follow usage instructions.
Eat Clean Foods
While there’s no magic food, a diet rich in fresh fruits (especially those with vitamin C), leafy greens, and whole foods can positively influence your overall body chemistry and scent. Based on our diets, our discharge and natural lubrication can become more acidic or salty.
Overall, avoiding junk food and maintaining a healthy diet will improve your natural body odor, so that it is even more intoxicating to your lover.
Create a Signature Fragrance
Last but not least, we recommend finding your own signature fragrance and emphasizing it, instead of mixing and matching a bunch of random scents. A good perfume blends with your natural body chemistry and will smell different on your body than on anybody else.
Sticking to a signature fragrance makes it more compatible with your unique body chemistry. Layer your favorite perfume on pulse points or lightly mist your lingerie for a subtle, lingering signature scent.
So when you’re ready to leave your mark or your pheromones on your lover, use these smell-good tips to get them hooked.
Long Story Short
Remember that confidence is the most irresistible fragrance of all.
At the end of the day, a healthy, cared-for body naturally smells like you, and that’s always enough to keep your partner wanting more.
