How to Reduce BO
Bad body odor can put a damper on your social life and love life if you remain oblivious to the problem. The main obstacle to reducing and eliminating it is that most people get too accustomed to their bodily smells. If you think your body odor may be the reason why you can't connect with co-workers or get any dates, you can take some common-sense steps to correct the problem.
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Take showers in the morning and use an antibacterial soap to wash your armpits, hair, and crotch, the three areas that exude the most odor, sweat and oil during the day. Dry yourself thoroughly afterward with a large towel. Keeping your armpit hair and pubic hair at a reasonable length can also improve bad body smells.
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Wear an antiperspirant, deodorant or use deodorant crystals to reduce armpit smells and sweat.
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Wash your clothes regularly. Fabric absorbs body odor. like a sponge, and if you continually wear the same shirt and pants without washing, you will smell like dirty clothes. Also, wear a clean pair of underwear and socks every day.
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Don't try to cover up body odor with perfume or cologne. The combination of bad body odor with heady perfume is noxious; it smells even worse that plain body odor. Perfume and cologne smells best on a clean skin.
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Watch what you eat. Garlic, onions, fried foods, red meat, seafood and some spices can make your sweat smell like the food you eat. Reduce your consumption of these foods if your body odor smells like a kitchen.
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Clean your crotch and bottom well after using the restroom. Residue of waste can also contribute to odor. For menstruating women, changing your pads or tampons frequently can keep you feeling fresh.
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Ask a trusted friend to check you if you aren't sure how fresh you smell. Related individuals have similar smells, so they might not give you an accurate reading. (This is actually one function of pheromones, to help animals avoid mating with a relative.)
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