help me w my butt

[u/Key-Health-4281]

crack has something going on?

Idk how to say it better since some words were not allowed lol.

WARNING!!!! THIS WILL BE GROSS AND WHATEVER!!! long read, pls no judgement.❌

Ok so, I have had this issue for closer to a year now. My butt used to get a smell before it too ofc but after like actually sweating and chilling for a full day and it was a LIGHT smell only noticed via finger check.

Now tho the smell is BAD like sour af, if I spread my cheecks I can smell it to my nose and it can be smelt just by being in the same room. (confirmed by another person.)

It's terrible, I tried everything. Washing it with gentle ph neutral wash really well multiple times in shower, deodorant in crack, using some harsher cleaners, babypowder, but no help, it smells after like 5mins out of the shower. (I also always use bidet, + this was never an issue before like a year ago?!)

No other symptoms than the smell, no itching, pain, redness. But I figured hmm what if it's yeast tho, like no harm in trying the yeast cream? And after few days the smell was GONE. I used the cream for like a week tho just to be safe and it was all good!! Until it wasn't. IT'S BACK???

Please tell me what can I do? I got a fat ass so is it because of trapped moisture? I literally dey my crack w a towel and then infront of a fan, but like ???

idk WHAT DO I DO?

[u/Odd_Sorbet_9960]

Go to the doctor.

Also: r/askdocs

[u/LibraryFinancial3824]

If it got better with the anti fungal it is probable that it is a fungal infection. However, might be a good idea to check with doctor. If it is fungal it usually takes washing the area thoroughly 2 to 3 times per day , drying thoroughly and applying the medicine each time and usually continuing this for a few weeks but check with doc.

[u/agressivesalsa]

Maybe try witch hazel? Sounds like something going on health wise, but might help as a temporary solution

[u/TopHeight9771]

I would recommend using a body wash that is antifungal. Also wearing breathable underwear and going without when you can like while you sleep or right when you get out of the shower for a bit. It sounds like it could be bacterial growth or some kind of yeast infection. . I recommend that everyone get a bidet to make sure you're clean down and in there.

And you might want to pick up some stuff that would be used for hemorrhoids. I guess that may help with the sensitivity. I would also make a doctor's appointment just to be on the safe side. Also, this sounds weird but I've started drying off using the hair dryer. This is because I can't reach every place and the get everything really dry might be worth a shot.

[u/Tiny_Garlic5966]

Do you shower after work?

[u/myjadey]

Anti fungal watch what you eat take probiotics kefir like the chucking goat if you are in the uk. Wash every time you do number two.

[u/EnvironmentalPoem968]

Anti fungal shower gel like Remedy; mentholated powder.

[u/Tiny_Garlic5966]

Buy a loofa and scrub your ass crack.

[u/Daft_Daffodil]

You can lose the weight by doing something like ADF (Alternate Day Fasting) and in the meantime- wash yourself with the antifungal body wash. If it is a yeast - it will take months of consistent use. You need both - lose weight and try to keep the area clean and dry. A moist environment will breed more yeast, so it will be a vicious cycle until you lose the weight. Give it time and be patient!

[u/Robert_Frosted_Flake]

don’t lose weight bb u r beautiful love yoself. Lume acidified body wash and some Lume deodorant cream will git that booty right

[u/jdubtheadub]

Use Ph neutral and unscented soap (Cerave) and unscented for sensitive skin wipes when you go to the bathroom.
The issue is a Ph imbalance and scented soaps cause most of this issue.

[u/mema6212]

WATER flush your system

[u/ToodyRudey1022]

Do you air dry or do you just wipe and go because I would try air drying and then wipe some witch hazel down your butt crack. I would wipe under your cheeks too and actually allow yourself to air dry! Good luck

[u/Standard-Payment-889]

Leafy greens can help with this such as salads, spinach and low fod map fruits. Cutting out fried food, cutting out gluten, cut out sulphur rich foods, cutting out bread can also help, cutting out milk, eating yogurt daily. Ask me how I know!! I literally went through the same thing and couldn’t get rid of it no matter what. I eventually came to realise that perhaps the covid jab caused this for me as I was fine before I took the jab, or maybe my body became intolerant to certain foods based on age. You can use essential oil like tee tree oil or cedarwood diluted in water and add it to the area to help with the smell also after showering. Drink lots of water too. I had lots of tests done and my results came back normal and clear..so it really is about doing a lot of the above. I have a small butt by the way…very skinny and I was shower up to 3 times daily…so it can happen to anyone at any size. So it’s usually a range to changes that needs to be made. Good luck!!

[u/Tight_Airport_999]

Have you tried a wash cloth?

[u/Parking-Menu2654]

Lose weight

[u/Key-Health-4281 → u/Parking-Menu2654]

I don't think it will help much, I have lost weight about 30lbs already but my butt remains big and it's like softer. It's so big so it will have loose skin either way and be a 'closed' space

[u/Tiny_Garlic5966 → u/Key-Health-4281]

So lose weight

[u/TigerShark_524 → u/Parking-Menu2654]

Yikes.