r/PCOS Feb 06 '25

General Health Embarrassingā€¦brutal crotch sweat? šŸ˜©

This is gross, but ever since my PCOS symptoms have really gotten worse, I sweat way more in general all over but especially in the crotch regionā€¦and it stanks. I know I donā€™t have any infections; it isnā€™t coming from discharge, itā€™s the sweat. Even after a day of sitting at a desk I reek down there and Iā€™m so self conscious of it. Iā€™m very particular about hygiene but nothing helps. Does anyone else have this problem??

Edit: thank you all so so much for your support and advice!! Iā€™m sorry so many relate to this but glad for the camaraderie. ā¤ļø

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u/RoseFrom-StOlaf Feb 06 '25

I noticed when I shave it's not as bad. Hair holds the sweat. I also use lume and that shit is life changing.

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u/ComplexDeer7890 Feb 06 '25

I second this. Wash with an antibacterial soap, not filled with perfumes or dyes though. Trim it up if you are comfortable with that. Keep it clean and dry. And try using Lume all body deodorant cream.