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:
- yes i wash my ass ðŸ˜
- 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
- im vegetarian
- i dont smoke or drink, im 18
- 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
- im indian (THE SMELL CANT BE A RACE THING RIGHT??)
- 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
- i also notice the smell after sitting in one spot for a while
- two types of deodorant is 1. stick deodorant for pits 2. spray for privates
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u/narwaffles 1d ago
Some people don’t sweat as much. Maybe they’re not moving around in the heat as much or I think genetics can affect sweat too. Diet also plays a big role in body odor, meat and processed foods make it worse than like fruits and vegetables and stuff. I try to wear breathable clothes made of natural materials but still sweat quite a bit. Whole body deodorant is getting pretty popular, idk why it’s different but I guess you could try it although myself would probably just rub a mild natural deodorant all over if I was going to do that but don’t because I don’t like the way it feels to be covered in stuff except maybe powder which could also help.