How to Make Vagina Taste Better?

 

Every woman on earth has a unique vagina. Vaginas come in different shapes and size, and each has its own unique taste and smell.

But, before you make a mad dash to the supermarket to stock up on pineapples, you need to know what actually determines why it tastes the way it does, what can make it taste unpleasant and how to improve its taste.

In this article, we’ll give you a full rundown on all you need to know about making your vag taste better and be more enticing to your partner.

What should a vagina taste like?

 

The most obvious answer to this question would probably be “good” right? But that’s not all there is to it. For starters, the pH of a healthy vagina is acidic ranging from 3.5-4.5. Fruits with similar pH are as follows:

• Blueberries 3.12 -3.33
• Pineapples 3.2-4.0
• Grapefruit 3.0 -3.75

But it is the fructose (fruit sugar) in fruits that make them sweet.  Without the sugar in these fruits they will be very tart like lemon. Traces of sugar, salt and other minerals are present in trace amount in vaginal secretions.

Remember that all vaginas are unique right? So, one person might describe the taste as mildly sweet or salty, and another might describe it as tasting coppery, or a bit tangy.

There’s no one word to use to describe what a vagina should taste like. Once it is healthy, meaning free of STDs and any other infection, your vagina tastes like it’s supposed to.

And before you get shy about oral sex, remember that no vagina tastes or smells like candies or roses naturally. So, you have nothing to worry about.

Although not intended to diagnosis any vaginal infection/disease a pH  test can tell you the acidity of your vaginal secretions.

 

 

What determines how your vagina tastes?

 

The way your vagina tastes at any given point is determined by many factors. The most important thing to consider is that taste and smell go hand in hand. After all, we eat with our eyes and nose before our mouth.

Here are a few factors which affect how your vagina will taste:

Hormones

Things like pregnancy, birth control, and stress can make your hormones go crazy all of a sudden. When this happens, you will notice that the smell of your vagina may change, and this also affects how it tastes.

Lifestyle choices

Lifestyle choices such as smoking and drinking can have a noticeable impact on how your vagina tastes.

They can cause dryness, put you at increased risk of contracting an infection, and can throw off natural pH.

Diet

Now, back to the pineapples. There is some truth in this, but this is not limited to pineapples alone.

There are many foods and drinks such as citrus fruit, coffee, yogurt, green vegetables, meat, onions and garlic that can alter vaginal pH and affect the way you taste and smell.

Hygiene

How you clean your vagina has a lot to do with how it tastes.

Using scented soaps on your vulva, or inside of your vagina (which is a no-no) throws off your natural pH balance. This will affect how it tastes and can even lead to an infection.

You may have heard that the vagina cleans itself, but that does not apply to your vulva. If you don’t take the time out to clean it with warm water and unscented soap, dead skin cells and vaginal discharge will build up. This can give your vag a foul odor, and throw off its taste.

Why does it taste (and smell) so bad?

 

Not everyone will like the taste and smell of a vagina (it is an acquired taste), but If it has an unusual fishy smell or unpleasant taste, then there might actually be something medically wrong. This would mean that you have some type of vaginal infection which has altered your natural taste and smell. Some of these include:

Bacterial infections

Also known as Bacterial Vaginosis, or BV, bacterial infections occur as a result of bad bacteria entering the vagina, or an overgrowth of other bacteria already present in the vagina.

A type of good bacteria called lactobacillus is already present in the vagina whose job is to keep the vagina acidic so that bad bacteria cannot flourish. But, when the levels of lactobacillus decrease, bad bacteria will make its way in and cause a host of problems.

Causes

BV can be caused by many factors such as:

Symptoms

Smelling a little funny down there? Here are the most popular symptoms of BV:

Prevention

If you have had BV and know how horrible it can be and never want to get it again, or have never had it but want to know how you can lessen your chances of getting BV, here are some ways you can prevent BV:

Treatment

If you have BV, don’t worry. It doesn’t last forever. Plus, it might even go away on its own.

But if you pregnant, or have severe symptoms, then you should go see a doctor. He/she will prescribe antibiotics that will clear it up within a week. During this time, you shouldn’t be having any sex. And, if your partner is a woman, make sure she gets checked out too.

If your BV was caused by your birth control, you should think about changing it.

Once your BV clears up, your vagina should go back to its normal state and will taste (and smell) just right.

Yeast infections

Yeast infections are so common, that approximately 75% of women will experience at least one in her lifetime. They are itchy, uncomfortable and will make you feel miserable. Plus, receiving oral sex while you have a yeast infection is a no-no because it can spread to his/her mouth and throat.

Yeast infections are caused by the overgrowth of a fungus known as candida in areas such as the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina. While this fungus occurs naturally in the body, certain factors can cause it to multiply and grow out of control.

Causes

Yeast infections can be caused by:

Eating sugary foods, wearing tight underwear, wearing wet clothes and using tampons can also cause yeast infections.

Symptoms

A yeast infection is pretty easy to diagnose. You know you have a yeast infection if:

Treatment

There are a wide variety of creams, ointments, and pills on the market to treat yeast infections so getting rid of yours isn’t going to be difficult. These generally take anywhere from a day to a week to clear up and in no time your vagina will be as good as new.

There are also natural remedies for clearing a yeast infection that you might try, including yogurt, boric acid, coconut oil, and even garlic.

Prevention

To prevent yeast infections from occurring, or recurring, here are some steps you can take:

Sexually transmitted infections

Sexually transmitted diseases or infections such as Trichomoniasis can affect the taste and smell of your vagina. STDs or STIs are caused by unprotected sex and can cause several uncomfortable symptoms such as:

Treatment and prevention

While some STDs can be treated with a course of antibiotics or antiviral medication, others such as herpes and HPV have no known cure.

The best way to prevent an STD is by using a condom when having sex. You may also get your partner(s) tested for STDs before engaging in unprotected sex.

Tips and tricks to make it taste better

 

If you are feeling a bit self-conscious about how your vagina tastes or receiving oral sex for the first time, there are some things you can do to make sure your partner has a pleasant experience:

Cleaning your privates  daily

The most obvious way to improve the taste is to clean your lady bits. Use a gentle, unscented soap with neutral pH value, or warm water to gently cleanse your vagina. This should include spreading your labia or vaginal folds and using your fingertips to rinse away dead skin and buildup.

Do this at least once or twice a day (especially in the summer). This way your vagina will be in tip-top shape for whenever your partner is ready to go down on you.

Wearing clean, breathable underwear (or none at all)

As we all know, bacteria tend to thrive in warm, damp places and your vagina can be a breeding ground if it is not allowed to breathe. This does not mean you can’t throw on a sexy thong when it’s time to get down and dirty, but they aren’t for everyday wear. Opt for breathable  underwear.

You must change your underwear at least twice a day because sweaty, dirty underwear can throw off both your smell and your taste. Wash your underwear with detergents that don’t contain dyes and fragrance which can impact your vaginal health.

And when you have some downtime or are going to bed, ditch the underwear altogether. This will give your vag some time to breathe and will prevent product moisture overnight from your sweat and discharge.

Trimming and Waxing

Waxing and other forms of hair removal can impact the way your vagina tastes and smells. When you have a lot of pubic hair, sweat, bad odors, discharge, and dead skin cells will build up, making it an unpleasant experience for anyone who dares to go down there.

If you are not a fan of bare privates and want to sport your bush, trimming should be included in your weekly routine.

Wiping from front to back

The right way to wipe a vagina is from front to back, meaning from your clitoris to your anus. If you do it any other way, you risk getting an infection. And, if you happen to take a poop before receiving oral sex, both of you will regret that decision. (Think about it).

Watching what you eat

Like we mentioned before, what you eat has an impact on how your vagina tastes.

Look at it this way, any food that will leave you with stinky farts will probably have an impact on the smell and taste of your vagina. Skip the garlic and onion, alcohol, beans and coffee that will give you a bitter or unpleasant taste. Instead, consume citrus fruits such as pineapples and oranges, mangoes and blueberries, yogurt, and vegetables which can make you taste fresh and delicious.

Staying hydrated can also make you smell and taste better.

 

Take Probiotics

Taking probiotics can maintain healthy level of the good bacteria in your vagina. This will also help it to maintain a healthy pH level.

 

 

Final Thoughts

While it is highly unlikely that your partner thinks that you taste bad, following these tips can help to boost your confidence and will make you feel less self-conscious about receiving oral sex.
If even after following the above tips your partner still is not found of the taste of your kitty cat, then you can try dental dams . They come in all sorts of flavors that he might like.

Remember that your vagina is unique, and once you take proper care of it, you’ll have nothing to worry about.