Many people report smelling a coppery, metallic vaginal odor. It’s used in a wide variety of recipes, including soups, sauces, homemade butter, ice cream and sour cream. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Supper -- what are you cooking. Ginger Wojcik is an assistant editor at Greatist. Starts with heavy cream, then skim milk, then a bunch of unpronouceables. Wow. It has become thick almost the consistency of cream cheese. Sadly, there isn’t a good scientific answer for this, although Vice did take a stab at it. Subtle shifts in your vaginal fragrance is normal. Many people find a similarity between body odor and marijuana. Any products that contain dairy you must be careful with. so i just opened the carton which was in the fridge to use my heavy whipping cream and it was not in liquid form any longer. It’s very common for vaginas to produce a tangy or sour aroma. Our advice? Instead it was decidedly bitter, not sour (and i had put sugar in it). I do remember another time having the same problem. So, without these cells you can end up with a much higher pH.”. Heavy cream is considered a staple ingredient — and for good reason. There's no mold and the texture is still the same. And it seems to us like all that flowery sunshine is another example of the world getting vaginas all wrong. You can sign in to vote the answer. It has become thick almost the consistency of cream cheese. Remember, the way your vagina smells has everything to do with its pH. You must log in or register to reply here. You’ve probably heard an abnormal vaginal odor described as fishy. time goes faster as you get old). But don’t fret, a sweetish tinge is no cause for concern. Still have questions? https://www.epainassist.com/chest-pain/sour-smell-under-breast And this is pure cream. The metallic scent shouldn’t linger too long after your period is over. Don’t worry though, this change is only temporary. And the precise makeup of this bacteria changes on a daily — sometimes hourly — basis. so i just opened the carton which was in the fridge to use my heavy whipping cream and it was not in liquid form any longer. But, that is just my opinion, I know the manufacturer would tell you otherwise! Trimethylamine, which is the chemical compound responsible for both the distinct aroma of rotting fish and some abnormal vaginal odors. When you are stressed or anxious, the apocrine glands produce a milky fluid. Fortunately, Minkin says it’s perfectly safe to remove a forgotten tampon on your own. We called up Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, who has over 30 years of experience working in women’s health. In the states they add stuff to heavy cream - i was surprised to pick up a package of cream and it had. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. In this article, a…, Bacterial vaginosis is a common vaginal infection. But when this fluid contacts the abundance of vaginal bacteria on your vulva, it can produce a pungent aroma. But when I opened it, it smells a bit unusual and it tastes bitter. I have just opened it. She helped us get down to specifics with all the medical accuracy but less of the medical jargon. (It seemed like just the other day I had bought it, instead it was just the other week! In general, abnormal odors should be easy to spot. It’s about time we start understanding what they’re really all about. You’ll find a wall full of products promising to mask the natural way your vagina smells. post #8 of 9 Taste it - if it tastes sour it's bad! In fact, fresh fish shouldn’t smell like much at all. ChefTalk.com is a community of food lovers dedicated to chefs, © 1999-document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); ChefTalk.com. I have a heavy cream in the fridge. Thank you so much. That's a bit of a mystery. In rare cases, a fishy smell is indication of a more serious condition.