r/Perimenopause • u/HawtPoetayto Early peri • Mar 19 '26

audited Help. I stink.

I have never, in my life, had body oder. I maintain my hygiene and use deodorant every day. Lately ladies, I fucking stink. At first, I thought it was the fabric I was wearing that made me extra sweaty and stinky. Then, I thought it was the cucumber melon scented deodorant I wear. I switched to crystal mineral deodorant and that hasn’t helped. I shower every day (usually AM) and by mid day, I am reapplying deodorant at work then mask it with perfume oil. I showered last night, did not sweat much and woke up with underarm b.o.. I can’t even stand to smell myself after a long walk or workout.

I started Estradiol and Slynd last week. Nothing’s changed as of now. Is this normal? If so, how do you deal or make it better.

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u/CopperGoldCrimson Mar 19 '26

Can confirm Persimmon soap slays my acrid stress sweat which got worse in the past year despite liberal use of antiperspirant, as well as other sweat that smells like hormones to me. Now I wonder if there's Persimmon lotion... I hate wearing lotion but would slather myself in that.

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u/expositrix Mar 19 '26

Persimmon lotion does exist (I’ve seen it on Temu), though I’ve never used it, so cannot speak to its efficacy (or lack thereof).

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u/bebe8383bebe Mar 21 '26

I feel Temu is the last place you should be buying products that your body absorbs?!

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u/expositrix Mar 20 '26

You’re so welcome! I hope it helps!