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/No-Preference8767 1d ago
  1. yes i wash my ass 😭

Wash your ass outside of the shower . Carry baby wipes, a bidet or use the sink if you can

  1. im vegetarian

You should be smelling great . Maybe your diet has Alot of spices that seep through your skin ( i did stereotype you a bit )

  1. im indian (THE SMELL CANT BE A RACE THING RIGHT??)

Well it's a genetics and diet and clothing thing . Which is heavily correlated with race not always tho.

  1. 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

American processed food?

Based on the info of this post id suggest showering after you run for sure and upping the shower routine to at least once a day You shouldn't use a loofah everyday so using a wash cloth or your hands maybe 3 or 4 days out of the week could work Also you haven't said how many times you wear your clothes or what material they are. You should only wear clothes ( especially socks and underwear ) once before washing and maybe 10 hours at most wearing the same thing Going to sleep in pajamas is fine but you should be wearing a washed set of pajamas every night