Dear anonymous,

You’re probably worrying needlessly. Most of the women who come in saying, 'they smell really bad,' actually smell fine.

So if you’re concerned, see your gynecologist because strong odour and discharge is a sign of a bacterial infection.

But if there’s no infection and you’re still worried, try avoiding spicy or sour foods may help.

Don’t use douches or feminine sprays. They can irritate and can change the vagina’s natural flora. That increases your risk of getting an infection and masks an existing one.