Wash the vulva gently with warm water
Avoid douching
Avoid scented soaps, sprays, wipes, and deodorants
Wear breathable cotton underwear
Change out of sweaty clothes quickly
Change underwear daily
Wipe front to back after using the bathroom
Urinate after sex
Use condoms if semen seems to affect odor
Stay hydrated
Maintain good overall hygiene
Avoid leaving tampons or pads in too long
See a clinician if the odor is strong, fishy, persistent, or comes with itching, burning, discharge, or pain
