Answer:
by Yvonne Fulbright: (06/02/2004)
I completely understand your dilemma. While oral sex can be a lot of fun,
odor can be a turn off (if it's not the right kind of smell). Rule number 1, you should not do anything you are really uncomfortable with. It is not true that your odor changes once you become sexually active. We all have
our own, unique body smells. Sometimes, they're more noticeable when we're
sexually active, due to body sweat, the expulsion of vaginal fluid or semen,
pheromones, and other such discretions. These odors can be covered up with
perfumes, body oils, colognes, and other such fragrances. Many feminine
product advertisers would advocate using douches, sprays, and other such
items on the genitalia to cover up smells. I wouldn't recommend such
products because they can cause irritation, allergies, and other such health
problems.
If you boyfriends genital area smells he may have a fungal infection - tinea cruris - better known as jock itch. This is very common, even with very good hygene. It could be from sweating while whereing athletic equipment or tight jeans. The best way to know for sure is for him to ask his doctor. If it is jock itch there are plenty of over-the-counter remidies he can pick up at the local drug store. He may be a bit embarassed to bring it up with his doctor but the promise of oral sex might be the incentive he needs.
If you are still turned off by his smell after he has investiated the source of his genital odor and treated it if necessary and you would like to perform oral sex on your boyfriend, I suggest taking a shower or bath together. Bathing together can not only be a very erotic experience, but a
very clean experience as well. Perform oral sex on him either while in the
shower or soon after you get out. You may never leave the bathroom!
Thank you for visiting the Sexual Health Network.
Yvonne K. Fulbright, MS.Ed.Reviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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