VAGINAL ODOUR Normal vagina has a distinct odour, and is usually pronounced during your period, after sex or after the use of birth control pills. But if the vagina smells 'fishy', there is likely to be an infection or another medical condition. To prevent abnormal vagina odour, 1. Wear well laundered, clean underwears. 2. Avoid douches and highly scented soaps. They kill the normal flora of the vaginal, making you prone to infections. 3. Wipe your perineum from front to back 4. Avoid tight fitting underwears and jeans. These garments prevent the area from being aerated, and sweating occurs, causing odor. 5. Do not wear panties for too long. 6. Change pads, panty liners, tampons regularly. 7. Avoid spicy, alcoholic or caffeineted foods 8. Eat fresh yoghurt to supply your vagina with good bacteria that will keep it in good condition. 9. See a doctor if preventive measures fail to achieve results. A healthy vagina has a natural odor that is not pungent.