Bacterial vaginosis, an infection of the vagina, can cause significant vaginal odor.
Often the odor smells fishy, and can be quite strong.
This can be a very embarrassing condition, and I know first hand that it can be hard to hide from family, friends, and lovers no matter how hard you try.
So yes, vaginal odor is an embarrassing condition that should be cured immediately if possible.
But to cure vaginal odor, you need to cure the underlying cause.
Bacterial Vaginosis is caused by an overgrowth of naturally-present bacteria in the vagina.
There are harmless bacteria and harmful bacteria in the vagina, and it is when the population of harmful bacteria grow out of control that odor may result.
If you are using perfumes, deodorants, or anything else around your vagina to control the odor, you should stop doing so immediately! This may seem counter-intuitive, but perfumes and deodorants will make your symptoms worse.
These products irritate the vagina, thus creating an environment conducive to the growth of more harmful bacteria.
Tight-fitting, synthetic clothing will not help, either.
You must allow airflow around the vagina that will allow vaginal discharge to dry.
By allowing the moistness around the vagina to dry, you're creating an environment that is difficult for harmful bacteria to reproduce in.
Make sure to avoid synthetic thongs above all other types of underwear! Synthetic thongs can transfer bacteria from the anus to the vagina, plus the synthetic materials cutoff airflow to the vagina.
One of the best things you can do is eat healthy and get more sleep than you usual.
Your immune system works best when you are at rest and when it has the necessary nutrients (including water) needed to function.
You don't have to suffer through this embarrassing condition when you have the information you need to care for your body!