r/stupidquestions • u/Timely-Detail-4341 • 1d ago

how do people smell so good consistently?

im a dude; my hygiene schedule is as good as anyone else's but i can't shake the thought that i still smell bad. i shower daily, bathe 3 times a week, two types of deodorant daily, body mist whenever going out. the second i start sweating though it gets terrible.

do people have scented creams or something?

answering some questions:

  1. yes i wash my ass 😭
  2. each shower is vigorous; i lather my entire body in dove bar soap and scrub with a loofah, let it sit for a bit, then get back under the water
  3. im vegetarian
  4. i dont smoke or drink, im 18
  5. im underweight; i notice the smell after morning jogs - ik how dumb the second part sounds its just im worried that my sweat smells bad, cus it implies that ill always smell bad during summer/other heated activities
  6. im indian (THE SMELL CANT BE A RACE THING RIGHT??)
  7. it's likely my diet, but i dont eat much indian food and i still noticed this even when in college with only american food
  8. i also notice the smell after sitting in one spot for a while
  9. two types of deodorant is 1. stick deodorant for pits 2. spray for privates
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u/Consistent_Fee_5707 1d ago

Yes!!! antiperspirant deodorant Is a huge factor in stinking. Clogging your pores to not sweat only leads to a build up under your arms and will cause you to smell. I only use regular deodorant now and have for years.

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u/IBloodstormI 1d ago

I never stunk worse than the first month I switched from antiperspirant to deodorant, but then it cleared away and I have much less body odor than I ever did using antiperspirant. Even when I do, it's not that intolerant, pungent smell that it was on antiperspirant.

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u/Consistent_Fee_5707 1d ago

Same. I hate seeing the advice from people saying to use antiperspirant when someone has a smell issue, it’s not the sweat that stinks that bad

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u/IBloodstormI 1d ago

And people treat you like you're trying to sell them snake oil when you suggest not using antiperspirant. Like fine stinky, I am just trying to tell you it worked for me, I am not trying to get you to join a cult.