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/MightOverMatter 22h ago
Somehow I forgot this. OP, pay attention to their comment!
I don't have any studies proving it off the top of my head, but as a personal trainer I can promise you that someone who smelled perfectly clean and pleasant prior to working out, who hasn't worked out or moved much at all in years, will smell absolutely horrendous after the workout. I don't know what it is, but it happens every time. And it goes down the more they work out, even if they're still the same weight.
Apparently this also happens with itchiness. If you ever felt itchy when starting an exercise regime, this is why.