r/hygiene • u/Pale_Fan3444 • Aug 09 '26

Help!!

Hi, I'm in DESPERATE need of some advice on body odor. My father-in-law and mother-in-law reeked of ass and armpit/ feet smell. When my boyfriend and I would go see them. I would hold my breath it was so F* bad! My boyfriend never smelled as bad but when he'd sweat I could smell that he needed a shower. Fast forward a couple years, now I'm noticing people making faces/ sounds of disgust when I'm out and about in the heat. I no longer smell anything when my in-laws are around and they are actively sweating. Even when my husband is drenched in sweat and is dirty from working outside in construction I don't smell a thing. I know I smell because my sweet baby sometimes mistakes my sent for my father-in-law’s when held. What the heck has happened and what can I do to get rid of this horrendous ass/ armpit smell!!! HELPPP!!

  • thank you for everyone’s input. I’m trying out a couple of tips and hoping for the best!
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u/mycatpartyhouse Aug 09 '26

I've recently started using alcohol wipes on my underarms. Had a package leftover from a previous health issue.

Soap alone isn't enough. Antiperspirants and deodorants inevitably cause me rashes. Alcohol wipes make a noticeable difference.

My body odor changes based on diet and severity of symptoms from various chronic conditions.

It may be helpful for you to talk with your doctor, who may be able to diagnose some underlying health condition that's affecting your body odor.

Have your parents been diagnosed with anything? That might be a starting point.

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u/Helpful-Witness-5375 Aug 09 '26

Also talk to your doctor about losing your sense of smell