Does vaginal odor get in the way of your special moments with a loved one? If the answer is yes, you’ll be pleased to know that there are a variety of home remedies that can help get rid of the bad vaginal smell. These remedies are recommended if your vaginal odor isn’t accompanied by itchiness, burning or irritation of the vaginal area. In such extreme cases, you need to see a doctor before trying out any of these remedies.

Without further ado, here are the top 10 home remedies that can help you get rid of vaginal odor:

Unsweetened Yogurt
Besides having a host of general health benefits, yogurt is a great remedy for vaginal odor. It is naturally rich in lactobacillus, which is a healthy bacterium that keeps infections away. The same bacterium is also effective in reducing yeast infection in the vagina, and in a restoration of normal pH level in the vagina, combating or reducing vaginal odor.

-You can consume at least two cups of unflavored, unsweetened yogurt every day
-You can apply at least a ¼ cup of yogurt on your vagina using a cotton pad. Rub gently and leave it there for some time. Then, wash it off with clean water and pat dry. Repeat this at least 3 times a day.

Garlic
This is one of the most famous natural antibacterial herbs. Garlic has strong antibacterial and antifungal properties that help eliminate the bad bacteria and fungus that cause a foul smell in your vagina.

-Consume 1-2 raw garlic cloves with 1 glass of warm water in the morning before having breakfast.
-Include it in your dishes such as dips and salads.
-Crush several garlic cloves to make a paste. You can then apply the paste to your vagina and leave it for at least 10 minutes.
-Insert 1 peeled garlic clove into your vagina and leave for a couple of hours. Remove the clove and wash your vagina. You can do this twice a week.

Apple Cider Vinegar
There are many studies that reveal that Apple Cider Vinegar is extremely useful in treating vaginal infections. It comes with anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties that are responsible for its therapeutic nature. ACV also balances the pH levels in the vagina, which means that it is quite effective in getting rid of the vaginal smell.

-Mix 3 cups of ACV in warm water and sit in it for about 30 minutes. You can do this at least twice a week, or five times a week if you are suffering from a relatively strong vaginal odor.
-Another way you can use this remedy is by soaking a tampon in a diluted solution of AVC and inserting it into your vagina. You can leave it there for about an hour.
-If you do not want to apply AVC to your vagina, you can mix 1 ounce of apple cider vinegar with eight ounces of water and drink it daily. This will help to balance your body pH level, thus prevent overgrowth of bacteria in your vagina and your entire body

Baking soda
Baking soda is another useful home remedy that is effective in leveling the pH level. It’s readily available and affordable, which makes it a very convenient remedy for bad vaginal discharge. The good thing about baking soda is that it not only gets rid of vaginal odor but also treats yeast infection.

-Add 1-2 tablespoons of baking soda to a glass of water. You can take this mixture on a daily basis.
-Add 1 cup of baking soda to your bath water in a tub. Sit in the water for at least 20 minutes.

Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is renowned for its antiseptic properties. It’s quite reliable in getting rid of bacteria and germs. When using this remedy, it’s always recommended that you avoid applying it directly on the skin, as it may cause some irritation and/or burning sensation.

-Add 5 drops of tea tree oil to your bath water in a tub and sit in this water for about 30 minutes, after which you should wash with plain water (without soap) and pat dry.
-Add 2 to 3 drops of tea tree oil to water and rinse your vagina with the mixture at least 3 times a day.
-Soak a tampon in a mixture of tea tree oil (a few drops) and water, and insert the tampon into your vagina. You can leave it there for about five minutes and then take it out. It’s recommended that you do this before you take a bath.