Wash the vulva gently with warm water
Use mild, unscented soap only on the outside
Avoid douching
Avoid scented sprays, wipes, and deodorants
Change out of sweaty clothes and wet swimsuits quickly
Wear breathable cotton underwear
Change underwear daily
Wipe front to back after using the toilet
Urinate after sex
Use condoms to reduce semen-related odor changes
Keep the genital area dry
Avoid tight, non-breathable clothing for long periods
See a clinician if the odor is strong, fishy, persistent, or unusual
See a clinician if you also have itching, burning, discharge, pain, or bleeding