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high school freshman
That's heavy.
creatingthiswhileiamdruck
Nope train to Fuckthatville. Yep.
secretelixir
My favorite part
jrocks
It's like the paranoia of thinking you have bad breath, and just now finding out.
resipsaloquitor
OMYGOD YES. My friend once anonymously left breath mints on my car as a joke, and told me later. MORTIFICATION.
Fenderzilla
Me: well these jokes are pretty funny... Everyone: NO WERE GOING TO TALK ABPUT WHAT VAGINAS SMELL LIKE
VicePresidentofShowbiz
As a guy, I remember figuring out what that smell was. I felt like Sherlock fucking Holmes when it clicked.
RedStarBeograd
So you started to smell the ladies in their crotch in public?
lunky
I'm still cracking up about the nope train to fuckthatvill
captdad17
Best. Line. Ever. Glad I'm not the only one who thinks so. We need a .gif for that one.
coffee99bean
i need to know how close you are to a vagina to be able to smell period smell. seriously.
RogerMajor
Yeah, I can definitely smell when a woman is on their period. You just don't mention in tho.
SludgyKnoxvile
I'm confused, what's the smell?
hazzmatron
"You smell like period" is never a good conversation starter
thefatlonelyjew
well, it's good for short conversations
CertifiedPreOwnedButtPlug
And that is part of what makes you a decent human being. :)
Mos2414
The amount of women freaking out about our keen noses is delightful.
lostidentity
I'm not ashamed of smelling like blood tbh. Were not suppose to smell like fruit yaknow
JimboPM
Actually, when girls are ovulating, that's exactly what you smell like.
Darkcl4w
You're so full of it
Darkcl4w
this is called a double entendre, and it's funny
welcomecreature
your comment saved my life tbh thank you it is refreshing reminder that we're human
yarow12
Some people are ashamed of it.
statetheobvious
In some cultures smelling like frout can be obligatory.
GuajiraCub
WHAT DO YOU MEAN OTHER PEOPLE CAN SMELL MY PERDIOD?! WHAT THE FUCK WHY WEREN'T WE WARNED ABOUT THIS
EYBAYBAY
Girl be like, "Should I curl my hair or my toes?"
AnniCannibal
Okay I don't know why you don't have more upvotes for that.
Dick75
My friend says he can smell periods. I thought he was exaggerating but I guess that's a thing.
RawrKelly
Use him to identify the women you can't sleep with
Dick75
Got to be honest. I don't think that's going to stop me. If a woman wants to sleep with me, and I want to sleep with her. It's on.
RawrKelly
That depends on how horny she is. I'd like to sleep with a few people but that doesn't mean I'm going to
couchtiger
creeped out that guys can smell the "period smell" but then again I can smell it if a guy has been masturbating a lot lately. we're even! :p
couchtiger
I anyone want's to know what it smells like, just walk into a classroom full of pubescent boys. It will hit you HARD! ^^
magichal
Hehehe. As a man, I've wondered about this one too.
SaltAirFreshWater
What! What does that smell like?
couchtiger
I guess it's a mix of "the semen smell" and the musty smell that comes with arousal. It can smell quite "sharpish" but it's not unpleasant
supremacysun
Tartar sauce.
Rc58
As a guy who has partaken in a number of scientific ventures, I get a good number of compliments on my body odor.. From coworkers, even. Hm.
ImGonnaRickRollYou
Wait what? WHAT!? No THIS is a big fucking problem! Our ability gets you preemptive chocolate to prevent war! Yours lets you make fun of us!
Michoacans
+1 Don Patch
SecretAgentToby
+1 to you for getting that reference. Bobobo will forever be my favourite anime.
ChessBoxer
Best Show Ever! Nothing like an eggplant Bobobo!
TheWayADrillWorks
DON PATCH SWORD!!!
TheGenieOfTheLamp
You are the only person in the comments that even mentions him. Bless you.
PandaTheGhost
I worked with a gay guy who swore he could smell it from across the kitchen, 35 metres away. He then proceeded to pick my (then) girlfriends
PandaTheGhost
Days on her period, to the day, perfectly, from across the kitchen for the next 18 months or so. Amazing.
TJmuthafuckinDetweilers
I'm a guy and I know that period smell
100PercentGradeABumblebees
Yay! I apparently can't smell period smells, so like the rest of the male population, I'm just always in a minefield.
Kinderschlager
i'm not the only one! yay!
thesarahpowellexperience
You mean guys might be able to smell and identify my period?! That's it, I refuse to have my period ever again. I refuse.
GreenMeggsAndHam
I don't have a period with the birth control I'm on, so technically you can refuse. However periods are as natural as it gets & no one cares
thesarahpowellexperience
I'm actually on the pill too, got endometriosis, so i can skip it, thank god!
comhood
Well... we assume that about 1/5th of you are on it, even before smelling it. Doesn't really matter to us.
IfistedTux
Or you just go with it, realizes it's a normal thing with your body and don't care about it...
imnotinprisonhidingaphoneinmybutt
most guys arent assholes about it.
NationalistCanadianMooseWarrior
Why? Everybody knows that girls/women get periods.
HemelInstead
We never mistreat you when we notice it, and that's not going to change. Though for me it reminds me of violence and inane quarrels...
Goobinator
Men treat periods like gay... don't make a big deal about it and neither will we. Unless you are cramping, then it's dark chocolate or
Goobinator
Shakes or what ever the hell makes you feel better or keeps you from ripping my face off.
YourParents
Then it's time earn those red wings
supremacysun
Ew, no. Blood is gross.
inquisitivefluff
You. I like you
TheKeytarPlatypus
Doing god's work, son
RedrevolverKat
I wonder if using tampons stops that smell? Cause I mean, I can't smell it. It use tampons. Should I be concerned!?? I wasn't until now...
BreadyStinellis
You don't smell differently? I can't necessarily always smell the blood, but my general body odor is different during my period.
RedrevolverKat
I have never noticed but I sure as hell will be paying attention next time
Solahbrah
its nothing to be concerned about. just know that every male always knows when you are menstruating. don't be self concious
BookerTheBookkeeperHooker
you're not helping.
CharkBot91
I was thinking the same thing! I haven't used a pad in like 10 years, only tampons. I don't smell it.
juicyfruits
Diva cups stop the smell. It only smells when blood is exposed to air, and a cup prevents that. But also, who cares? It's natural
Rc58
Body odor changes somewhat regardless. For some women it's an extremely noticeable change. Not really bad, but noticeable.
icomehereforthecomments
After reading all of these comments about men who can smell my period, I just want to hide and cry. This is a really really BIG deal.
RedStarBeograd
That's why some dudes you stare at you with a loose grin.
sinala
but did you read, that a lot of them don't give a fuck? (which might include that they would give a fuck ... :D)
Snarkoleptic
None of us do. Maybe if you're 12 and stupid.
Makethesunshine
The latter fuck was meant in a different way, I think.
statetheobvious
We also can hear you peeing and not disgusted with it. Why should it be disgusting or someone be ashamed of it?
KittyNoNo
Yeeeeeeaaaaa I am also now paranoid and I kinda wanna cry :(
Drsolders
If you want any consolation I can't smell it in public, but my SO has a smell that I can tell when we are home. So I wouldn't worryin public
NationalistCanadianMooseWarrior
Why, may I ask? Everybody knows women get periods, and honestly nobody gives a shit. It happens. Regularly. It's normal.
KNIVESY
IT SMELLS SO GROSS
sassyasssassafras
I love that all the girls are like "OMG I WANT TO CRY" and the guys just "wait, what, why?" Perfect. Also, as a girl, see you in a week.
shesaidgoodbyetotheground
I started using the diva cup like 6 months ago and it makes a huge difference
SAMUSSlaughter
Anyone else think about Biden when the dog was whispering in the other dogs ear? No? Just me?
mrgreeneyes
Yep. I said out loud, "That is the Joe Biden of dogs."
itwasadarkandstormynight
obscureallusion
JESUS CHRIST
marveloussusurrus
Me too. He's the new whisper king.
ThisIsThePlaceWhereIBelong
Honestly, it DOES look like a sex toy.
AgentKipHackman
location.location.location
monkeyonastring
I've seen actual sex toys less suggestive than that curling iron.
RedStarBeograd
You should see my penis... oh wait
lightpanic
Dad was asking...for science.
MrHossie
anything is if you're brave enough.
Mithi
Obligatory: Why not both? #5 ... PLT: do NOT plug it in, Ladies.
HermitSweater
Pro Life Tip?
Mithi
"Just the tip!"
JohnFloorwalker
Anything is a dildo if you're brave enough.
hencethequeef
That last part is key.
ZapTap
As a male - oh dear got that would be horrible.
rainydaysunshine
I thought it was a bong, sooooo
thegirlwithoutafairy
I have one and took it on a trip. It really confused TSA.
COLONELSARGE
As a male. No kidding.
COLONELSARGE
Just to clarify. Male going through airport security. With a male sex toy.
ColonelObvious
If I had a dollar everytime I said that...
eggmuffin
I can see how he might have thought so. But who the hell asks their daughter about her sex toys?!
CurseUrSuddenButInevitableBetrayal
Possibly a concerned parent?
eggmuffin
Concerned about what? My kids will spank the monkey and flick the bean. This I know. I cannot change it, nor should I.
andrewjpf
Yeah but curling irons get really hot. Maybe he felt the heat on it and was worried it would do some kind of damage.
eggmuffin
That's absurd. If he felt the heat, he would not ask if it was a sex toy.
GodLikeButHumble
Honey, get your anal wand off the bathroom sink, please.
ChrisDaPatriot
She may have noticed it herself and thought it would be funnier if she said her father thought it was, maybe? Some family's dynamics tho
HiddenSanity
Embarrassing fathers who know it's not?
baconmassacre
Legit question. If a woman really did use it as a toy and it was ON would it kill them?
ThisIsThePlaceWhereIBelong
It will most likely burn the insides of your intestines, the burn wounds then will get infected by your own excrements most likely.
ThisIsThePlaceWhereIBelong
And that's probably something you really want to avoid. Unless you like pain and the hospital.
ThisIsThePlaceWhereIBelong
For anal, vaginal would have similar problems.
justjessblog
Kill? No. Burn your lady bits so that you wished you were dead? Probably.
Flapjackal
I've never smelt a period smell before and I lived with four ridiculously hormonal sisters. Actually, I'm not sure how I'm still alive.
Darkcl4w
that's probably why
eggmuffin
Then you probably can't smell it for the same reason why you can't smell yourself.
maximinusthrax1
You've probably gotten used to it...
LCMcG
You need a smithing level of 20 or above. Keep grinding!
JimboPM
That's because you're siblings. Your body is sensitive only to pheromones that are genetically different in order to encourage diversity.
NationalistCanadianMooseWarrior
Smelting is a part of metalworking.
smasher543
4 sisters? You're a brave man
farticusprime
Try being in a room when a woman gives birth!!! Its the period smell x1000 mixed with shit and placenta.
babiestastebest
Smells like wet pennies
OF37
Maybe you smelt it for so long that your nose chooses to ignore it after a while
ConstantHope
But they why would women still smell themselves?
OF37
the smell doesn't fully fade away, I think it is more your brain stops processing the smell
AeroWalrus
Habituation is a magical thing
SKELETONMAAAN
I just found out how to pronounce fuchsia in english. YOUR LANGUAGE IS FUCKING WEIRD DO YOU KNOW THAT??
Janescheeseaddiction
Yes yes it is
macklinFBI
ghoti=fish... enou'gh' w'o'men na'ti'on... yea it's cool
Callipygous87
Also, I hope you didn't land on "few cha" based on that pic. "few sha"
BeansButNotTheOneFromEvenStevens
As an English major, trust me...we know.
CNNBRFIINF
English is quite confusing and annoying but many words are borrowed from different sources so pronunciation becomes inconsistent.
TheHorseShesElbowDeepIn
You forgot the rule. I before E except after C, or when sounded as A like neighbor or weigh. So wierd. Wait, that's not right…
NationalistCanadianMooseWarrior
Yes,we know. English is a really stupid language.
Artemes22
We have a town here in Louisiana spelled Iowa like the state, but pronounced "eye-uh-way". Fucked me up as a kid learning geography.
krieghart
Have fun with this. http://youtu.be/yg_kYRM1eLc
Tyrannotron
Most likely it originally was pronounced "foosh-sha," but the two sh sounds next to each other were difficult, so laziness caused 1/2
Tyrannotron
speakers to drop the first one enough until it became the standard. 2/2
WalterMatthau
Have you been saying "Fuck-see-ya"?
SKELETONMAAAN
Kind of, yeah
Callipygous87
cough rough trough through thorough. good luck
boats92
Can i add 'though' to your list..
krieghart
Cawf, ruff, trawf, thru, thuro,
Jeffthedrumguy
Try to say Squirrel... ;D
Kosmonavt
That one works best for asian people.
SKELETONMAAAN
SQRLRL
keyblader1985
HOW DO PEOPLE NOT KNOW FUCHSIA IT'S A FUCKING TOWN IN POKEMON
yarow12
Not everyone plays Pokemon.
dudedude600
SKELETONMAAAN
By being not native English? It's pronounced completely different in my language.
TheWayADrillWorks
Arkansas quinoa colonel phlegm Wednesday pterodactyl cough gnat
Nate52085
and i'm pretty sure quinoa is a spanish word
TakeAHolidayInSpain
Not Spanish, but it comes from Quechua, the indigenous language of the Peru/Ecuador area
Nate52085
i should've known it was something like that
allthegoodoneshavegone
Hey don't blame English for quinoa, that word comes from Quechua.
CoconutCyclone
Yeah.. US English has a tendency to keep the pronunciation of the original word. British English is like fuck you, it's kwee-noah now.
GilderoyPopDropNLockart
Fucking Wednesday
elijahriley
I think I love you. For the non-english speakers: 1/2
elijahriley
AR-ca'n-saw, KEEN-wah, KR-nl, flehm, WHEN'S-day, tair-o-DA'C-tihl, kawf, na't. a' as in "a'pple" 2/2
GreenMeggsAndHam
That was very efficient of you +1
actuallyacoolusername
As a Canadian, TIL I've been pronouncing Arkansas wrong this whole time.
GreenMeggsAndHam
How were you pronouncing it?
boobisboobbackwards
is phlegm even a word or are english speakers just fucking with the rest of the world?
Popyseed11
It's the mucus in your throat /lungs
sustainabletechnologies
I'm still confused by how differently Kansas and Arkansas are pronounced
Lands8142
Kansas comes from a tribe of Indians called the Kansa. I have no idea about Arkansas, though.
ScottButcher
It was founded by Kansas pirates but they wanted to cover it up
SomebodyStoleMyCarRadio
Are-can-saw. Can-zass. Makes no sense, I know.
SomebodyStoleMyCarRadio
Or maybe more Can-ziss..
Lands8142
Also, Fun fact: the folks that are native to Kansas pronounce the Arkansas River the Our-Kansas River. Haha
CormacLynch
Bare in mind that most people outside the US don't know how to pronounce Arkansas
JazzBunny
What on earth made you think that?
BearAttack
A significant portion of people inside the US don't know how to pronounce Arkansas.
liquabeha
I'm in Canada and I know how to pronounce Arkansas! I think.. Are-can-saw?
cahchu
I've moved to US 10 years ago and I've been pronouncing it as Are-kansas...
liquabeha
aw lol it's okay. there are so many states to remember! i take it you don't live in arecansaw? lol
Glubs
http://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/2010/title-1/chapter-4/1-4-105
yarow12
Yep, you got it right.
liquabeha
Actually, it's more like are-kin-saw right? I wrote "can" but I realized that probably has more of an exaggerated "ah" sound to it.
resipsaloquitor
*Bear, Mr. President.
CormacLynch
I appear to have been elected whilst drunk. Interesting.
CormacLynch
Also thank you for the correction. I was arguing with myself over which one it was.
QuaqueNocte
I think everyone picks up on period smells 'cause those hormones and shit aren't exactly subtle.
FoxDancerStudios
*EEP*
SamuraiBatgirl
I don't...
QuaqueNocte
Well, you'll just have to be left out then.
SamuraiBatgirl
http://s5.postimg.org/5yr6dsgzb/crying_a_river.gif
Cadaverific
Scruffy smells it. Scruffy dont care.
snuzzled
True. It's why strippers/dancers make more money when they're ovulating. Men can tell. They just don't know they can tell.
craz3d
I mostly pick up on the period bitchiness
FartBoner69
If I could count the number of times I've been dumped a day before a period.
1stNeonStar
I can specifically tell if a girl is on her period because I can smell everything if I am within about 10 feet of you. 1/2
boats92
Part 2! Where is part 2?!
1stNeonStar
There was a error.....
1stNeonStar
its just like a super power. But I can always tell if your horny, or turned on, or bleeding, its a blessing/curse .2/2
ArcaneM37
Here's what i don't get - why the fuck would we need to signal to men our period? Other animals signal ovilation which makes way more sense.
piratica108
My guess is it's purely an accident that we can pick up on it. Or maybe like empathetic thing.
snuzzled
It's a "don't waste your time on her right now" signal.
QuaqueNocte
It's not a signal, it's just the blood/uterus lining has a lot of hormones. Pheromones are released when women ovulate too.
waitbutactually
Oh god I'm so self-conscious right now. HOW MANY OF YOUR ARE THERE
QuaqueNocte
Probably every other human. I mean I don't think it's a terrible smell anyway, unless the chick doesn't shower.
CziltangBrone
Just please don't slather yourself with deodorants to cover it up. It doesn't fool anyone, and makes me gag and choke.
QuaqueNocte
I'm not sure what the logic is behind that. That's like having bad breath and putting on foot powder to cover the smell.
CziltangBrone
Not underarm deodorant you walnut.
Skrudd
Why would you care so much? Periods aren't exactly uncommon.
ImJustHereSoIDontGetFined
Neither is masturbation but it would be troublesome if it, say, made a smell that filled a typical household.
thebrick87
You can tell by how good a person's sense of smell is; I have a pretty good sense of smell.
ShdwRrw
I on the other hand have almost no sense of smell. Ignorance is bliss I guess.
thebrick87
Smells like fish and aluminum (blood).
ShdwRrw
Wouldn't that be iron?
efhawthorne
Reporting.
Iaintnosparticus
Most of us.
IrishIWasDrinking
We are legion.
ScaleScentedAnalDildo
It smells like zombies in disguise. HOW MANY OF *YOU* ARE THERE ARE YOU PREPARING FOR AN INFESTATION
untraceabledildo
I don't think I can...can someone teach me I'm sending my girlfriend tomorrow and I want to try and smell it...what's it smell like?
PartyOverImOut
Rusted iron
PlesiosaurWithElementsOfAnIdeaOfTheLochNessMonsterBoy
A very large chunk of us, let's us know you're ready to make babies.
bananadock
Except that you're not. Being on your period is the opposite time of making a baby.
ScottButcher
'cept it means you're fertile
bananadock
Ummm you can be infertile and still have your period.
PapyrusFont
Actually, gawd that'd be awkward if you could ONLY get pregnant on your period
PapyrusFont
Thank you.
YoucancallmeClassic
Some of us even use it against you. We know what period sex is like and we want more of it, and we can literally smell it on you, muahahahah
ShadowOfMagnus
Hi.
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CziltangBrone
It's not just blood... I can smell before a woman starts her flow.
Monster1776
"It just smells like blood" ....
Diax1324
I can't smell it. My nose has been like chronically clogged for years. I can see it in your eyes, though. You guys get a look.
Solahbrah
me as well
Cassduke
I'm a guy that picks up on period smells, I hate it but like whatever
Spelaeus
Same.
9yrs
I can too... But I just don't make a big deal of it... Hey, it's nature... No big deal...
Jhecht
Ditto. I've never really cared. It's like walking into the bathroom after someone's taken a crap - it's how humans work.
Snarkoleptic
It's admittedly far less off-putting that the smell of toilet to be fair
Jhecht
If I had another upvote to give you I would because 95% of the time I'd rather smell the period smell.
Silver
Whenever I smell it I was always my nose has started bleeding first. Takes a couple of seconds for me to realise the truth.
thesquirrelapocalypseiscoming
That'd be freaky if I was dude. I mean I get freaked out if I catch a wiff and Ive dealt with the bloody baron for a good amount of years
missninjachick24
My suitemate literally has the grossest smell ever during her period. Like it smells up the bathroom.
Cassduke
it's def. strange but idc
ShutUpYoureNotReal
my ex claimed he could smell it. I could be fresh out of the shower, he'd come over and all I'd hear "Its shark week isn't it?" I hated it.
ScottButcher
Must have been funny when it really was shark week :(
ScottButcher
Wrong smiley, meant to do " :) "
ShowMeYourGarden
I can too man. But I like it. It makes me feel emotionally close to women, for some Freudian reason.
AntonioStark
Oh I got the uncomfortable shivers at the term Freudian reason.
kuzvo240
Ditto.
becouse
"Everything you do is probably because you want to fuck your mom" - Freud
NexiKuro
"And if it's not directly about her it's because you want dicks, so you can do her with them."
riiight
Pretttttty sure that smell is blood. Source: I have a copper IUD (which makes me bleed so profusely I have to take iron supplements).
ZOMGNO
After 3yrs of my copper, it slowed down the flow. Just before it was replaced, my periods got really light. But then it was replaced.
IThinkIPreferToStayInside
That doesn't sound encouraging... :/
riiight
Why did you have it replaced after only 3 years? It can last for 10, can't it?
ZOMGNO
I had it replaced after 5yrs. In NZ, thats the max, I wanted to see it after it came out, and it was all warped... would never do 10!
waitbutactually
I thought they were plastic nowadays?
TheCarbonStampede
Copper ones are still around. Copper can kill anything able to fertilize the egg. You can get a small one (5yrs) or a bigger one (10yrs).
MufasahahaMufasahaha
There are two kinds. Copper and plastic
MufasahahaMufasahaha
I have the plastic IUD. I call it "peek a boo period". I get my only a few drops a month of " hey, here are some cramps and a drop of 1/2...
ashleykailani
This is what I'm thinking reading the comments. Bless you, mirena
MufasahahaMufasahaha
Blood to let you know you are NOT pregnant in case you were wondering". The mirena IUD is the way to go. I love it 2/2
icouldliveoffofpotatoesforever
Yes mirena is the shit! Just a warning it took my body about 6 months before becoming regulated and not trying to push the thing out.
justjones
We all smell it. We know you're paranoid about it, that's why no one ever mentions it.
sinala
i am pretty sure all is not right
justjones
How big a dickhead would you have to be to point that out?
ViralLola
Is it iron-y/ metallic smell?
therage
enchiladas
OhSquiggilyLine
Yep. It's not really offensive, just easily identifiable
amberfromthearctic
Like how are you guys smelling this? How close are you getting to smell it?
WithoutAnyHope25
When on the rag, I take scalding hot showers, wash it like I'm putting it up for auction. I'm hyper paranoid about the smell
LadiesManTwo17
I'm a dude, I can smell it. It doesn't smell bad, but it's weird. I can't describe it!!
ruferto
same - grew up in a house w/ womens, it's like a smell that says "stay away"
AdorableTinyKitties
Drink water on your period ladies it makes the blood smell stop I can confirm it works
WithoutAnyHope25
Learned that drinking a lot of water helps my period end faster and helps with the cramps/bloating.
AdorableTinyKitties
yup
mynameistina
That's not good for you! You're washing away you're natural cleansing system and f-ing up your ph!
ColonelObvious
100 dollars for the vagina!
hufflepufflife
The bears, they can smell the menstruation.
mrschivers
DON'T USE SOAP. It can cause infections.
mechanimated
you're so worried about it that you pay extra attention to it. /3
mechanimated
ovulation, and pregnancy. Unless you're not very hygienic, it's probably only you that smells it, and even then that's likely because /2
mechanimated
Women already have a better sense of smell on average than men, and the difference gets even more pronounced during menstruation, /1
sworp
TIL why some girls have a faint weird smell every now and then.
morgainn21
Seriously, same here
Belloya
Then stop using pads and tampons. Get a diva cup. Smell gone. It's not your period it's that blood on the products that smells.
WashBucket
Period cups! Seriously cut down on my smell except then you gotta wash your hands like SUPER well cause you gotta fish it outta there...
LumiVaris
You know what fixes it? Divacups. The smell is caused by uterine lining absorbed by cotton, either tampon or pad, going rancid in the heat.
potential816
That's it, I'm getting one. You people have finally convinced me.
unlikelysuperhero
I will spend the rest of my life recommending the cup. IMO it's the invention of the century! No TSS to worry about either!
Maggiemypet
I currently have an IUD, so no periods for me. I've read about them though, I thought they would be messy. Not bad then?
unlikelysuperhero
It's a bit messy, but I prefer handling the mess 2-3 times a day with a cup, instead of every 2-3 hours with pads/tampons.
LeftyMasterRace
TSS is the reason I don't use tampons. Only pads. I may have to try the cup though
LumiVaris
I use the divacup and organic pantyliners on heavy days. The improvement over pads is incredibly marked. Be careful when you get (1/2)
LumiVaris
(2/2) Up in the morning, though. After the long period of lying down, there'll sometimes be a sudden flood; go to the bathroom immediately.
unlikelysuperhero
It may take a while getting used to it, but when you get the hang of it, there's no turning back. I promise.
dollopodaisy
But the pre-period smell as well!
peldor
This...
ChelBel
Wtf!? What's this now!?
justjessblog
Oh good lord, now there is THAT to be worried about as well? =(
IdfuckAlanRickman
What is pre period smell?!
TrapsAreIllegal
Since I found out what that smell is, it kind of turns me on. I don't know why. It makes no sense.
RedStarBeograd
You just became a perv, welcome to the club!, we have cookies :)
BreadyStinellis
Probably your body's natural response to being around a woman who is fertile and of child bearing age.
RocketPropelledHighFive
Bow chicka wow wow.
dollopodaisy
Ovulation
IdaWeiszgerber
Ummm...ovulation and periods happen at totally different times
dollopodaisy
My friend took an ovulation test and she ovulates 2 days after her period. Close enough. Every girl is different
OEnone77
Generally speaking ovulation is about a week and a half after a girls period. Not always.
DrArtemis117
Heat actually intensifies the smell, it makes your lady junk freak out and produce more... stuff and things. Try lukewarm and sensitive soap
IfistedTux
You should never use soap on your vajayjay. NEVER!
gewalt
thats wrong. you should never use soap IN your vajayjay, but you absolutely should use soup on the outer surfaces. please.
IfistedTux
Nope, never. Lots of water does the trick. The soap will only destroy bacterial culture.
inapix
Don't use soap down there, it'll mess up all the bacteria and stuff that you need. Sure fire way to get a yeast infection or something.
gimmemycrayons
How else would you clean it?!
inapix
Just with water basically, vaginas are pretty much self cleaning
DrArtemis117
How far are you putting the soap, and what type are you using? I'm talking about the mons and labia majora, not the vulva!!!
inapix
I don't personally use soap there (never have, +stay perfectly clean) but I've heard that the whole area is sensitive, but I guess it varies
DrArtemis117
Could do. I have sensitive skin generally, so I use really mild cleansers, but I have to say my lady bits are as delicate as everywhere else
KrisKringlez
As a 26 year old male,what does it smell like???
WhenTheMusicsOver
Iron and flowers.
kamisushi
Metallic. Bloody. Death. Any combination of the three
snugasabuginarug
Pennies
KrisKringlez
Just when you think you know all you can know about the vagina,that mystery machine keeps on surprising me
IAmYourGodNow
Mystery machine? Are you telling me you can fit two dudes, two chicks and a great dane in there?
LadiesManTwo17
I'm a dude, I can smell it. It doesn't smell bad, but it's weird. I can't describe it!!
sarcasmismyjam
Tears and chocolate.
SconnieGirl
and wine and kitties and romantic comedies
goforthasapun
I'm beginning to see a trend- the ladies are concerned about the scent of stale blood and epithelium, but the guys smell something they(1/2)
goforthasapun
Often can't put words to. My guess is we aren't smelling the blood, we're smelling your hormones.
kriositivity
Depends when it comes and the PH levels...it can be old stale blood, to fresh red to light pink...and PH matters greatly.
kriositivity
Over washing can actually make the smell worse. But shaving or trimming can reduce this because hair holds on to bacteria.
kriositivity
This* the smell...over washing will just make your vagina even more pissed.
swaggyd
death
jessihearts
Blood. It smells like blood and vagina
maverickquasar
Once cut myself quite deep, bled for hours, smelled like that. Not even disgusting just... coppery
BrianMFTurner
Metalic. To me iron and ish kinda blood (which also smells like iron) if she's gross... rotten.
ocegur
Vampire poop
LMNOParis
Unfortunately, I think this will go over a lot of people's heads. Very witty, very funny.
sweetspot42
you made me laugh!
ocegur
You laugh at poop jokes!
sweetspot42
out loud!
sweetspot42
out loud!
sweetspot42
out loud!
mantha0n3
Steak and copper.
RedStarBeograd
That's impressively accurate.
CitizenRekt
NOW THEY KNOW. Good thing my pill stops periods hahaha!
SergiousMaximus
Tastes like it too.
mantha0n3
I would not encourage that o.O
SergiousMaximus
Mostly it was just bad timing. Mostly.
blackletum
I... I love steak. I might be okay with this
iPretend
Wouldn't it smell like iron? Unless of course you have an octopussy.
iPretend
Guys it's really important to me that at least on person gets this joke. It's a multilayer reference and deserves attention
ScottButcher
Please explain!
Flamingosbitch
....omfg that's what that smell is?!?!
slashleylizette
I favorited this entire post just for your comment
TheRicM
Wtf. I believe you though
meltingeggs
I like your answer so much that I went to your profile and liked at least a hundred of your worst comments. god bless
mantha0n3
Well thank you :)
Horsepenisdotmpeg
I'm a male, I'm going to go out on a limb and say it smells like rotting bloody inner vagina wall
fortyfour
*uterine wall
kittyclawz
*uterus wall
labrat
Uh, if she's rotting something is definitely wrong.
slitherlitter
1) Eww, rotting?When was the last time you changed your tampon, noob?No seriously though,it should never, ever get that far.That's dangerous
slitherlitter
2)and disgusting. The blood also only starts to smell rotten after prolonged contact with air (e.g.when you didn't change pad/tampon for far
slitherlitter
3)too long), before that it smells like fresh blood, metallic mostly. From smelliest to least smelliest it's pad, tampon, menstrual cup.
slitherlitter
4) I prefer menstrual cup because the blood stays sealed inside the body with no air contact at all. I can't even
Tschweiz
Well seeing as he's a guy, he's probably never changed his
slitherlitter
1) Yes, I know. I was making a joke by calling him a 'newbie' to the period business. Everything after 'No seriously' was merely an
slitherlitter
2) explanation for him since apparently he didn't know but indicated a desire to know by commenting on the issue.
slitherlitter
5) smell the fresh blood smell until I take it out.
dollopodaisy
I had a guy and I share a really awkward stare when I was a sophomore. I knew he thought I smelled good, I knew that he knew he smelled me
dollopodaisy
He knew that I knew he smelled me*
bunnybabbit
Isn't this from Twilight?
ConstantHope
No but really tho-how did they not address Bella's period in the whole story?A tiny cut on her drove him insane SURELY her period was worse?
SashayingJellyfish
God that sounds way too aawkward and creepy
dollopodaisy
Didn't help that I had a uniform skirt on and the smell just woffed
slitherlitter
1) I use a menstrual cup and have had zero problems with smelling blood ever since. I think it's because the blood stays contained inside
rivenwhistle
Been using a cup for five years. I love it. So much freaking easier.
TheRedBeardedBandit
does it ever spill?
slitherlitter
I'm writing you a PM in a few minutes.
slitherlitter
2) the body and also doesn't come into contact with air. I can only recommend it.
TheForgottenMarauder
There's also no chemicals in the cup to react with the blood, like there are in pads and tampons.
fishnugget1
I've noticed this with my cup too
slitherlitter
Win for the cup :). The hassle until I figured out how to put it in properly was so worth it for many, many reasons.
pixeltitties
I'd love to, but my doctor said women who have IUDs shouldn't use them.
slitherlitter
2) discretion if you use one with an IUD. http://www.femininewear.co.uk/cup-use-and-iuds-24-w.asp
slitherlitter
1) It's apparently not as clear-cut as that and it also depends on the brand of menstrual cup. But it is of course at your and your doctor's
Momof2needsabreak
So many great reason to use a cup, I'm so happy I switched. Wish I had known about them earlier than I did.
EnergyFiend
Keeping the blood inside can really throw off your pH and make you smell like fish. Not a good risk in my book.
justjessblog
That's interesting, I haven't heard that about the cup.
slitherlitter
That's because it's not true ;).
slitherlitter
1) Studies show that using a cup does not influence pH levels negatively (or at all) if used correctly (e.g. don't wash with soap). I think
slitherlitter
4) can boil to clean, no porous surface where bacteria can grow, F) less expensive over time. The only disadvantage for me is more mess when
slitherlitter
2) tampons can if left in too long though. Personally I like cups better because A) less odor and no stink at all, B) tampons dry me out on
OceanOfNoise
Oh the stupidity
slitherlitter
3) light flow days leading to itching, C) no risk of TSS with cups, D)less leakage (at least for me), E)made from medical grade silicone I
blueberrycupcakes
Not at all actually, it's not like a tampon
slitherlitter
5) taking it out which makes it slightly uncomfortable to change in public toilets.
spiritussancto
think i'm the only woman who has a cup and doesn't think it's that great. mostly better than tampons but unbearable for the first 2 days
spiritussancto
possibly i need a softer and smaller one but they aren't available where i live
slitherlitter
Really? Unbearable in what way? Does it hurt?
spiritussancto
also it makes cramps way worse and when i'm tired and emotional i have zero patience to reposition it 15 times and still fail
slitherlitter
So do tampons work for you? (sorry for being so curious :). Or do you use pads all the time?
spiritussancto
my cervix sits very low the first few days and the whole area is super sensitive/painful. no possible comfy position for it
slitherlitter
Wow, never heard of that before. Poor you :(. What does your gynecologist say about that? I mean, can that sort of pain be normal?
littlegingerone
I have a question about the cup... Public bathrooms eg being in the library for 12 hours.. How do you manage??
cincodemaya
I have the diva cup and have used it ~12hrs with no prob as long as it's not a heavy flow day
slitherlitter
I will write you a PM in a little while. It's just too much hassle to put throughout explanations into 140 character bits :).
HogwartsToiletSeat
Wipe the cup; rinse once you're in a facility with private bathrooms.
littlegingerone
i dunno im not that heavy i might stick to tampons...
HogwartsToiletSeat
All the more reason to stick with the cup. Taking out dry tampon = vaginal microtears. Insert cup in AM; check in PM (Set it and forget it!)
imneveroriginalwithusernames
Oh joy to the cup!! People NEED to know how wonderful your life is once you switch to the cup!
KindaHotInTheseRhinos
I tried the soft cup, and even though it worked just fine, it gave me cramps x 1000. :-(
s4zippyzoo
It doesn't stop cramps, so not a miracle.
spiritussancto
makes them worse for me. when they're bad, NOTHING goes in there
TakeAHolidayInSpain
It definitely reduces them for some people! Because the shape of it almost drains the blood out
Seriouslyigiveup
I need to get one. I'm so clumsy though, figured I'd make my bathroom look like a crime scene.
imneveroriginalwithusernames
Its super easy! No messing about...pretty sure its designed with clumsy people in mind! ;)
justjessblog
OMG yes, this is the EXACT reason I won't try one. Too clumsy normally, and I need to NOT spill a cup of my own blood?? Psssh. Nope.
OtterlyKim
I tried it, and no matter how much I practiced, could not get it in the correct position. Gave up and stuck with pads.
spiritussancto
i have a divacup, cut the little tab off completely, still awful. sorta ok if i turn it inside out but i still don't like it
Belloya
Try a different cup. Size matters and a smaller or larger cup changes it
OtterlyKim
But the money spent on buying both larger and smaller cups to find the size for me is MORE than I'd spend on pads anyway
shaffeybaby
I get why they are good and all, but when my roommate suggested putting it in the DISHWASHER I was like nope nope nope
slitherlitter
1) Eww, if the dishes she eats from can't convince her, tell her that she is inviting yeast infection because the residue of dish detergent
slitherlitter
4) usually enough. If she wants more she can boil it every day during her period too.
slitherlitter
2) can change the pH balance of her vagina and harm the benign bacteria that keep the yeast fungus in check. Tell her to buy a cheap cooking
slitherlitter
3) just for her cup. Boiling it thoroughly before and after the period and washing it with hot water during (no soap!) is
lovelylucee
Still putting off on getting this. I'm so lazy
Kitkat77
Do It!!!! I got a Diva Cup off amazon and I love it!
lovelylucee
Is it comfortable like I don't feel it when I'm working out? Tampons isn't doing it for me anymore ):
Kitkat77
I can't feel it at all! Some women report a "sloshing" feeling when it's full, but I've never felt that either. It was a bit uncomfortable
slitherlitter
It took me a while to take the plunge and get one and then another while to really get the hang of it, but I don't regret it for a second.
lovelylucee
Do you know how this feels when working out? Tampons isn't cutting it anymore.
MouseBalls
Same here, it took me about a year. I got the Diva Cup at REI (I know, weird place to get it), and it's the best. No more bloody undies!
lovelylucee
Really? REI? I couldn't find it at Target. I'll deff look there
TheForgottenMarauder
I have the Anigan EvaCup that I got from amazon. They have pretty colors haha
lovelylucee
Definitely will check it out. Thanks!
PrettyBlondeGirlWithAnAssThatWontQuit
The amount of males in the comments section that can smell the period smell is making me incredibly paranoid.
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HeyGrifChupathingy
Oh my God I had no idea that it wasn't just me...
downofathistle
THIS IS MY WORST NIGHTMARE.
IMMADOGWOOF
As someone who grew up with a sister, yea I smell it.
ChelBel
I work with a girl who has terrible hygiene and I can smell when she's on her period, but I haven't noticed it on anyone else.
herabek
I think any guy with sisters knows.
imnotthedoctor
Wait...... what does it smell like? Actually, I don't know if I should find out because I'll start recognizing it
BrendonFarrell
I too can smell it, I thought everyone could?
NotVeryCleverUsername
If it makes you feel better, my sense of smell is nearly non-existent.
thatsLMFB
Do these women not bathe? I'm sorry, but I can't smell my period... I can't be alone here...
mendrak
As a female I can easily smell this on other women, from quite a distance.
StankyPankySammich
Now I feel weird cus I've never smelt that on a woman just walking around...
RedStarBeograd
I know how's that smell, but I've never noticed it on women outside, on the street for instance.
theCyka
I can't smell anything I'm on complete awe like wtf
Argofuckyourself
I remember walking into a classroom and being like "Wtf is that smell?" All the girls looked at me except one...I was like ohhhhhh
moarscience
Idk if I can smell it, but I apparently also don't know what semen smells like, even though my SO knows.
themaskedhobo
With 2 sisters I never noticed a smell but I did hear the total bitch mode activate.
ExperimentKraj
I always warn my S.O. when my S.O.'s period is starting. The bathroom REEKS of it and it grosses me out. My S.O. can't smell it.
detour512
Add this Austinite to that list, smells like pennies, which is a fatty acid drawn out of your skin when you handle pennies, not the penny.
Darkcl4w
The Bloodmoon calls us (where do you think the whole werewolf thing comes from?!)
efhawthorne
Yeah, can smell. Never admitted it though.
Hyponym
My google history now includes: "There's a period smell?"
pushyourluck
smells like slaughterhouse.
umuranga
Get a menstrual cup and stop being paranoid?
marowin
Hey i can smell your blood, you can smell my farts, you can't help it so no judgment.
redsky33
It can be a pretty strong smell
Bent0916
Can confirm, I can smell it from 3-6 feet out. No reason to be embarrassed. Guys tend to smell in their own way.
ThinkFurther
What's the matter if someone knows ur on ur period?
Icantbebothered
Every man who has smelled the period smell before can recognize it again.
Hobo42
I can't smell a damn thing in the first place!
chinobino
I never realized what the smell was until I saw this post
younotbigshit
I can too. It stresses me out too though.
Wrkncacnter
I can even tell right before my gf gets on hers, but that requires a bit more of a close inspection.
CormacLynch
I can smell it from my girlfriend but that's it.
ChelBel
Wh...what!? No... No, don't let this be a thing. I'm so anxious right now!
LittleWolfiee
I went on a birth control that makes me get decidual casts instead of normal bleeding. It smells awful, so I stay home
WhoisOnlar
I have such a sensitive sense of smell I can smell what girl a guy has been near even when he's ten feet away from me next to a fire.
PackedCatMeowingPowerDensity
I can't and I'm working with 10+ girls.
iDownvoteAllVerticalVideos
As a male, i would like to assure you all this is the first i have ever heard of this
Creamyman
okay most males and can smell it, its just that alot of them dont know what they are smelling so they dont pay attention to it.
snuffcarcass
You know what? Dudes smell too. It's just life.
RyanAbe
It's not like we're going to mention it or hold it against you. Most of us just casually ignore it since it's normal to most of us.
maverickquasar
It is a strong smell tbh. Also when you have a face full of muff it is hard to avoid ;-)
NationalistCanadianMooseWarrior
Why? It's not like any mature human actually gives 1/10th of a shit. It's normal.
OmegaCloud
If you are just now finding this out, then continue as normal. It means people are mature enough to not bring it up.
Zequr
It actually souonds like a very natrual thing to be able to detect. Probably a form or phermones.
Thor1229
You guys are being really fabulous about this! +1 for imgur being a decent place.... today...
Thesmellofgoblins
I'm 26. I'm pretty much expecting people to realise that I occasionally bleed. So what if they know when?
NationalistCanadianMooseWarrior
As a guy: exactly. We don't really care about that.
xoferif
VicePresidentofShowbiz
Don't worry, I can smell it on all of my friends, and I don't judge them for a smell they can't control.
resipsaloquitor
pookieeatworld
Just like they don't judge you for a penis size you can't control?
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tonythetard
I think one I was old enough to realize what the smell was, I was smart enough not to say anything about it.
NappaTheFriendlyGhost
Unfortunately for women most men can. Some can identify it because of GFs ect. It is natural...
Solkanarmy
as a guy, yeah, I can smell it but don't comment because it's just natural, just as I'm not grossed out by periods in general
kittybomb
Good on you. You're a gentleman and a scholar.
IfistedTux
Yep, i feel the same.
ImguritisIsNotCureable
As a lady, i can smell it too and i hate it
Iaintnosparticus
Smells like old burger, to be honest. Old, processed, behind-the-back-seat burger.
dollopodaisy
Right?
kingofsharksandcuddles
How did you think you could smell it but no one else would?
Acrossbetweenabunnyandeeyore
But can i see that ass that won't quit?
Hexspresso
I can't smell it. Maybe it's the new evolutionary triad trait and I'm just not evolving fast enough.
ButIBuildAThousandBridges
add one more. I remember the first time I told my girlfriend- there was true fear in her eyes. After that I stopped telling women.
BetterLuckyThanGood
It is honestly news to me that apparently not everyone can smell it. Like it is a fairly distinct odor.
DirkDiggler5000
This was very affirming for me - I've always suspected I could smell that but never thought it was a thing. Imgur finally added value.
BreadyStinellis
Pheromones. It's quite simple.
SarahPlsz
I know this is 5 years old now, but I can only smell it if I'm cuddling my partner, or if I use the bathroom shortly after her.
WhenTheMusicsOver
Is it the smell of iron and flowers for all of you too?
UnifiedHivemind
I'm female. I can also smell it. Why are you paranoid? Are you also paranoid boys know you poop? We have bodily functions with smells.
PrettyBlondeGirlWithAnAssThatWontQuit
I'm not paranoid boys know I'm on my period, just that they can smell it. To use your analogy, would you like it if someone smelled
PrettyBlondeGirlWithAnAssThatWontQuit
Shit on you after you pooped? Didn't think so.
justahumanonline
btw, nice perfume.
Speldrawng
I thought women knew that. That's why there's ads for products that'll make you "fresh as a daisy".
insertclevernesshere
No. That's for regular vagina smell
WhoIsTheDodie
never use that shit. it throws your balance off or turn into the old ladies at my office constantly using cooch spray and that smells worse
UnifiedHivemind
Those products are not for your period. And those products are terrible for your vagina.
Speldrawng
I stand corrected. But, yeah, we can smell things. We're just animals. ;-)
UnifiedHivemind
Oh I can smell it on others too so I'm not shocked. I just don't worry since fresh blood doesn't smell gross.
peppermintpixie
But it's not fresh. Sometimes it's hours old if you have classes :/
unscot
Meh. Girls are more freaked out about their periods than guys are. Put down a towel and spread those legs.
IridescentLotus
my SO just confirmed this - this man has watched me give birth and I'm still horrified by this news.
PORTUGUESETORTURING
Smell but don't tell, that's my rule
bongasaur
I never knew this existed
LadyKatie
I'm sorry I have to call bullshit. I've had mostly male friends who would ABSOLUTELY have called me out on a period smell. Hasn't happened.
ScottButcher
1) maybe they don't know what they're smelling 2) maybe they're mature 3) maybe they're a rare exception 4) maybe you're right
PickingAUsernameIsTooMuchOfALongTermCommitment
That's why I shower 3 times a day when I'm on my period. I feel sooooooo disgusting.
OblivionsBloodhound
This is why I use tampons exclusively
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Teddysan
You rang, mother nature?
stephacat
I just asked my husband and he said he could... "You can smell farts through pants, it's the same concept!" ..... ._.
katychla
Girls can do it too. It's annoying at work cuz I know the exact sequence of who gets theirs when.
Node1112
Would you say, you were periodanoid?
TheOneWhoCalls
Can't everyone smell it?
GruffWolf
It's a bit of curse really
seeingsalty
I've always had a horrible sense of smell. Now I'm paranoid every little thing can be smelled on me.
peaceloveandgraffiti
...Fuck.
johncandy12
I can usually smell when a woman is pregnant. No other smell like it.
KickingSquealing
what does it smell like?
johncandy12
babies. I dunno, it's a weird musky kinda thing
Gdan79
I have a very sensitive sense of smell. If we are in the same room I can smell it. I also don't care, and mostly try not to think about it
drunkjake
Can confirm, can smell. Not a big deal tho.
ArdentSlacker
I believe there are also men who can smell farts. And bacon. Which is more important! :D
BeeeardedMan
I've been able to smell it for a very long time, but at first didn't know what the hell I was smelling.
hazeypoo
the power you get when you live in house with 5 girls.
TheStickyWicket
This makes me really happy to not have periods anymore... Been pregnant/nursing for pretty much the past two years and it is AMAZING.
geonerd
Some of us can also smell self-esteem issues, so it's a lose-lose, really.
imadiscoball
Just tell them it's the blood of your enemies
thisisanawesomeusername
I think all guys can smell it, kinda just a thing that has made it easier to tell so we can avoid the bitchiness
1TACH1
It's not a big deal, I can pick up on it really fast. It's something you can't help but notice.
CardinalXim
I can only do it when I'm tripping balls. So there's that.
PleaseHoldMyCandle
It kind of turns me on
GodLikeButHumble
It should. If guys can smell it, SO CAN BEARS!
PrettyBlondeGirlWithAnAssThatWontQuit
and SHARKS.
ShakeNbake97
http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loz3f8WaBP1qamwa1o1_500.gif
RobotCosmonaut
Once in 7th grade I walked into class and a guy told me I smelled like metal. It was my period. I was horrified but played it cool.
marquisdechocula
\m/
peppermintpixie
"Yeah, I'm pretty metal alright." *flee*
WhyShouldILoveYou
Bleeding for five days a month and not dying is pretty metal.
Liltheris
There's a smell?...... I never knew that...
ItExistsInTheMoment
Though from some of these descriptions I'm thinking they're catching something other than blood smell that I can pick up.
ItExistsInTheMoment
Well, yeah. Blood is involved and blood has a smell. Easy to miss though. Smells you spend time around fade to your own nose.
brap
...we still love you, it's OK.
Annutty
never smelled that before...then again i had no friends and no girls ever came near me in school...so thats prolly why
LovelyLadyLumps
Pheromones
oirelando
we all notice, most are just nice and keep it to thrmselves.
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ilovethistown
Well human men can smell it... doesn't necessarily mean predators can
MisterBoombastic
While I am paranoid about all the men who say they can smell me, I'm wondering why I can't smell other women if the smell is so potent.
bpsquid
Less a matter of potency, and more a matter of having the right receptors to recognize the smell, the way dogs can smell more than we can.
MisterBoombastic
Fair enough. My shark week will be 100 times more stressful now.
AHorticulturistIsJustANerdyGardener
On the plus side, I can also smell when someone's about to get sick. So I got that going for me. Which is nice.
Whatafunsexytimeforyou
I can, too! My boyfriend never believes me but I can smell this sickly sweet/sour funk on someone 2-3 days before they get sick.
Whatafunsexytimeforyou
I can also tell how much sleep people got by sniffing them in the morning....maybe I'm just weird?
morgainn21
*hyperventilates* oh god, never going anywhere on my period now
Darkcl4w
it's perfectly natural. The pack is strong
NationalistCanadianMooseWarrior
No one cares. Seriously, nobody gives a shit if you're on your period. Why the hell would they?
StrideWideMan
It's not reason for shame. If anyone makes a fuss about it, make them bleed too.
morgainn21
You're officially my new favorite person
itsnotmyfaultyoufail
I've won money on pub bets from being able to do this.
Darkcl4w
can you tell when a women is pregnant too? I've done that
WhoIsTheDodie
evil
Darkcl4w
no, seriously, I'm not being sarcastic. I could tell a friend of my mum's was pregnant before she said anything
WhoIsTheDodie
how?! a lady at work did that to me. it freaked me out.
PilgrimGrey
I don't believe you.gif
teamporkchop
What a weird freaking pub!
DestinedForHell
It's incredibly terrifying to know that they can smell it when I try so hard to hide it
tifalif
Oh god i should not have scrolled down. FUCK.
PuppyDontCare
But.... but.... what about if we use a tampon, can you still smell some other hormones or sth?
Zequr
It's a hormone thing. WE're programed to unconsiounessly detect these smells, expecially in the oposite sex.
mimomisu
Sorry :)
Solahbrah
yes.
melissalovegood
HOW? WHY?
BeeeardedMan
Because you touch yourself. BUT, srsly tho, yes. Can't mask it.
melissalovegood
Weird haha. Seems like I'm never leaving the house again due to paranoia.
LookAtTheFlowersLizzie
Oh god! They can?! *mortified*
ItExistsInTheMoment
To be fair, that's kind of the point of hormones and whatnot.
OliverClothesoff70
I can't if that helps.
Ifnkovhgroghprm
Yup. It's on your breath. Some women give off more smell than others but if you're in kissing distance... then we won't care :)
robynrocketship
What the fuck!? How is this a thing!!??? I'm confused, mortified, intrigued, and questioning so many things right now...
Ifnkovhgroghprm
If I had to give it a name, I'd call it "onion sliced in half and set in the 2nd-mustiest corner of the basement". Not offensive, just there
PuppyDontCare
cookiii
We are hunters, we smell many things.
Darkcl4w
http://31.media.tumblr.com/e22512dcce29de7d6662ed0730bd30cd/tumblr_mnmb96PoiC1srvxk5o1_500.gif
goforthasapun
Most smellable hormones are excreted through the skin. They play big roles in the sexual habits of animals, including us.
emethias
I could smell it typically around the arm pit of my exes, they smell sort of musky and acidic.
Vegepihvi
I'm on my period now and I just got super paranoid bc of my bf. It's ridiculous since I always mention it when I have my period but still.
BuiltForSin
Ask him. I just asked mine and he said he has no idea other then my mood swings
intthemainvoid
I just assumed everyone could. Had an older sister growing up, she used to get pissed when I always knew
LadyTotesMcGoats
Well looks like I'm not going to be leaving the house once a week every month from now on
melissalovegood
Yeah same here! It's really weird that guys can smell that.
NimulosMaltibos
God, it's not like we care, I personally like the smell, ask my ex... or don't, she's a tad crazy
melissalovegood
It's just weird when you think about it. You go through so much trouble so people don't smell it and turns out that some do haha
NimulosMaltibos
for me it seems like pretty women hiding behind makeup because they think they are ugly - I think it's obsolete and I like it more without
ILoveCuteAnimalsAndStuff
once a week every month? like 4 times in a month?
WalterMatthau
Just like it says in Leviticus
goforthasapun
It's not like it stinks or anything, but I guess I understand not wanting people to know. Most fellows can't actually smell it- you've (1/2)
RedStarBeograd
masturbated thinking about it, isn't? (2/2)
goforthasapun
Got a skewed sample here. But some of us can smell other things, like stress. Pregnant women also have a smell. So do babies.
SconnieGirl
*sniff* you're smelling a little pregnant today
RedStarBeograd
lol
iwearabunnysuitthecleanroomkindnottheplayboykind
I know someone that was told, "You smell pregnant" before they found out she actually was pregnant.
ActuallyMyNamesMarina
Babies is the worst smell. The worst.
SashayingJellyfish
Right? Super self-conscious now!
Nize426
Don't worry. If we smell it, no one will know because you don't talk shit about the shark during shark week.
MrTurtleWings
But then we'll still know why you are away one week every month....
RedStarBeograd
"hey have you seen Jane?", "not this week", "oh, her pussy must be smelly"
Maggiemypet
But we'll rest easy knowing we're keeping our stank to ourselves.
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Randersuarus
Walmart has that lovely new food delivery program! Lol(:
NimulosMaltibos
depending on where you live I could totally see myself doing that, though I'd even be willing to enter the house to deliver them
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Sugarcrotch
That's a fetish
NimulosMaltibos
Calm your... No, I won't finish that sentence, just take the groceries and let me live, pay me next week, hope you get well soon!
itsbre
I'm a girl, and I can only smell it when I'm changing the pad/tampon. Never smelt it on another girl, or on myself normally.
OblivionsBloodhound
I'm bisexual, I smell it on girls errday
itsbre
Well that's terrifying.
itsbre
Now I'm constantly going to be wondering if other people can smell it.
BuiltForSin
I share a bathroom with 3 other girls. I can always smell it in there but besides that i never can, not even on myself
SconnieGirl
public bathrooms. The stench is strong there....
beetlebrained
And you can also see it there... Seriously, my school's girls' washroom usually looks like a murder scene
YouCantKeepJetpackingAwayFromYourProblemsBrian
This. I laugh at men who complain about their restrooms. Bitch wait til you see the blood-bathed Ladies' room.
ArdentSlacker
Some schools...
HockeyKong
I cannot, if that helps. But I'm smell blind.
grichen93
Smell blind. I like it.
bpsquid
Anosmic, if you like to be fancy.
kindsoberandfullydressed
Hey, me too. Anosmics unite!
TwoMinuteJay
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/002/6/0/we_know_by_emptysamurai-d4l1wvp.png
abebrolincoln
As a man, I smell it and it rustles my jimmies. I want to look like Ronald McDonald, waiting to have a furburger with extra ketchup.
MCEscherWasADouchebag
So.. a few minutes ago there was a post that referenced skyrim and I totally didn't feel the need to play. This, however, this got me..
MissBarbiexo
This. Is. Perfect.
Clitastrophe
Well, the ball-jiggle-shake or in-pocket-adjustment stuff that guys do? Yea, not so subtle either.
Apocalyptusbonbon
corig123
Did you make that? Good work, either way.
Apocalyptusbonbon
i did not.. i just stumbled upon it one day and it seemed relevant now.
corig123
Point for just not losing it to the depths of the internet, anyway.
Darkcl4w
Welcerm to the Derp Brerderherd. HERL SERTHERS!
CarlSaganPlsComeBack
"...for the sins of the unworthy are to be baptized in blood and fear"
NationalistCanadianMooseWarrior
*******MUST*******
CarlSaganPlsComeBack
Well excuuuuuuuuuse ME
MichaeIScarn
Yup, I can smell it too.
lenystrike
Omigod. Why is this happening?! Ugh.
notaballoon
ALL guys can smell it. Just like every other smell your body produces
mrbradleyp
Mwah.
mrbradleyp
Ha.
mrbradleyp
Ha.
WhyIsThisAGif
The fuck is the period smell
supremacysun
Iron.
WhyIsThisAGif
Gross
PilgrimGrey
Yes. Someone needs to explain. Is it different for everyone or roughly the same?
Gdan79
Different smell depending on the female. Probably something to do with age or hormone level too. It's the same general smell, just variation
pandorafalters
Combination of fresh blood, old blood, & often that musky smell of a sweaty crotch (because . . . moisture in the crotch).
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bpsquid
1-2 days before her period. Basically, the tail end of ovulation. livingdangerously.gif
ImJustHereSoIDontGetFined
If it makes you feel any better, I can't smell it unless my nose is WAY closer to one's lady bits than any stranger's should be.
goforthasapun
I can smell these things from across a room. However, my nose is a sensitive rarity with many perfume allergies.
BuiltForSin
Odd question and I'm completely serious, what does it smell like to you?
ExperimentKraj
Blood, poop, and copper.
BuiltForSin
ew
DarmokAndJaIadAtTanagra
burton guster?
goforthasapun
You. You are my favorite.
DarmokAndJaIadAtTanagra
holy crap, someone appreciated one of my psych references!? i can die happy! have an upvote :D
ScientifikMarquess
But they'd have to literally be sniffing the crotch, no? It's not like they'd walk up to a women and smell it in the air around her?
VicePresidentofShowbiz
I'm sorry to inform you, but it is the latter of the two.
Solahbrah
you described it perfectly. a cloud of a highly noticeable menstrual scent wherever you go.
resipsaloquitor
After reading this thread, I've never been more glad my birth control prevents periods...
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eeeb
What?! That's crazy
Kvidar
I can smell exactly two things and track them like a bloodhound. Cantelopes and when a woman's on her period.
Rheios
All I got were dead skunks and spicy Italian sausages.
kindsoberandfullydressed
Women on their period who had cantelope don't stand a chance!
momsfavouritespawn
Officially getting a boyfriend without a nose.
ishaw94
...Depending on what kind of relationship you would have, he would probably be able to tell regardless of the presence of a nose.
WhenTheMusicsOver
Voldemort says "Sup"
ScottButcher
New novelty account right there
Woofypaws
Will his name be Tom?
BuiltForSin
Jus asked mine and he said he could only tell cuz of my mood swings, that he couldn't smell any difference. Thank. God.
danny87
I can only smell it if I'm really close. Like I'm-putting-my-face-at-your-crotch-close, at which point the smell is not your main concern.
USEDABUSEDCONFUSED
heh, diver down red waters.....and always dive with a buddy. wait, no, that's not right.
kittybomb
I'm the only girl wrestler in a gym with like 20 guys and I do lots of crotch to face moves. This post just ruined my life. :(
danny87
Don't worry about it. Even if some of us can smell it, it doesn't make a difference. If it does, then that guy is a douche.
neondemonn
Right? Its not like balls are odorless.
danny87
I.. I'm not sure. Never smelled my own balls, and I dont plan on smelling others. Lol.
jerryhounddog
You can hurricarana me anytime ;)
889922
I had a hot flash reading the comments .. i'm very paranoid now
NakoSunao
Don't be hysyerical woman.
UnifiedHivemind
Don't worry. We can't smell hot flashes. Unless you're particularly sweaty and your sweat stinks during one.
ButteryButtsButterflyCups
As a female, i have no idea what hot flashes are. And the idea that I've probably had them and i didn't know it is strange
Darkcl4w
it's when you put foil in the microwave
BaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaBATMAN
This is a hot flash:
myexpectationsaresuperlow
Oh good, new stuff to make me crige and cry when I'm trying to sleep every night.
goforthasapun
Bro, it's okay. Everyone smells a little different from time to time. Like the sharp, alkaline scent of stress (which I reek of constantly).
Darkcl4w
(I'm guessing the use of "Bro" here is ironic?)
goforthasapun
Not even a little, bro.
myexpectationsaresuperlow
Give me nightmares. What do periods smell like to you?
Thaliel
It's really not that awful. I just assume I'm smelling hormones mixed with blood. It's not something to fret about.
Darkcl4w
Eau de Do-Whatever-The-Fuck-She-Says
Dawnstempest
Most of us don't give a shit. I mean, with the level of hormones you give off. You really expect man, who is form nature, NOT to be able to?
NakoSunao
+from
aquatech
I use it as a great indicator of when not to tell really inappropriate jokes after I got kicked in the groin during high school as a result.
MulattoLatte
You're a creep. Are you listening to Radiohead? Ok good
comaWill
Call me a creep, but that smell is a turn on
ManOnTheKnoll
I'm gonna have to side with you on this one, creeper.
OF37
Creep on brother
NimulosMaltibos
I don't get turned on by the smell, but I like it. Creeps4life *high fives*
HughLaurie
Creepazoid.
Gink0
Motherfuckin Creepazoid. Hell yes
LeahMarine
Well a menstruating woman is a couple of days away from ovulation, so there's that.
UnifiedHivemind
So I can abandon my normal mating dance when smelling of blood? This gives me ideas.
comaWill
I wouldnt go that far, although this did get way more upvotes than i thought so maybe its worth a shot
InanityWolf
That's probably a biological imperative of some sort.
krauraurgg
Seems like a biological imperative that's somehow been turned backwards.
Thuperduper
What does it smell like? And how close do you have to be to smell it? This is terrifying
bahumat
It's not half as strong as come-fuck-me smells like. :D THAT you can pick up across the house. AROOOO.
nossan
Right!? I was thinking it smelled like blood and now I'm freaking out! I thought my ex was just being an ass! *dying inside*
Mathametic
Smells like blood / sweet iron and I can easily smell it from about 4-5 feet outdoors, more if it's indoors. Can also smell arousal.
Thuperduper
What the hell how did I not know everyone can smell my period?! I've never smelt another girl's period smell
ijustmadethisup
It's not unpleasant, but it is distinct. I would describe it as a musk smell.
PastaIsLife
I doubt most guys can smell it. Is never knew it existed till a fell months ago and have still never smelled it.
Mathametic
But personally I don't really mind, it's a normal body function, no need to be ashamed about it or anything, not an unpleasant smell either.
Mathametic
Well, if you really don't want people to smell it, it's a lot harder for me to smell when the other person has a menstrual cup.
officerjt
My husband never knows when I'm on my period unless I tell him. Or he sees tampon wrappers in the garbage.