I am on my period and despite bathing everyday I keep smelling copper. It doesn't always happen, just a few periods out of the year. I just think it's wierd and I'm worried others will smell me and think I stink, even though I don't think copper stinks, smells are relative. Anyone have a legit answer for me? Thanks.
The copper smell you're smelling is actually the iron smell that comes from your blood. To tone that down a bit, there is no getting rid of it as there is no getting rid of the bleeding that happens, be sure to change your pad often..you underwear when needed. Wash with an anti-bacterial soap when you're showering, Dial for sensitive skin works well. Bacteria, all bodily functions contain natural happening bacteria, offers a platform on which iron clings to. Otherwise make sure to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and stay away from refined sugars while you're premenstral and menstral. Fruits and veggies make your bodily secretions smell sweeter. Good luck!
that's kinda strange... no pennies in your nose? (Sorry, couldn't resist it.) I really doubt that it has anything to do with your period and it's extremely unlikely that it's noticed by anyone else around you (no, you're not stinky)... my guess would be that you may have a sinus thing going on. It's possible to have an infection in sinus cavities with no outward symptoms (drippy nose, sneezies, etc.)... however, you'd most likely end up feeling 'pressure' in the area(s) of the affected sinus(es). Headaches, facial pain... actually, the 'smell' you perceive could be a 'taste' of slight sinus drainage at the back of your throat, possibly insufficient (now) to notice... but, the cause of any 'tickle' or constant slight cough you may experience. Anyway, check with your doctor to be sure... if it's a sinus thing going on, you need antibiotics to clear it up or you'll invite worse problems than a mysterious metallic 'smell'.
Sometimes your period has an odor, sometimes not. Most people can't smell it. So stop worrying about it.
Blood has a copper taste and smell to it. If your period is heavy, it might be more noticeable. Or, you just may have times when you are more sensitive to smells. Others can notice, so keep clean and have back-up perfume or body spray.
