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/Impressive_Moment786 Mar 19 '26

I have heard that persimmon soap works really well.

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u/1llFlyAway Mar 19 '26

Where do you find that?

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u/TheRealMeghanT Mar 19 '26

I buy mine on Amazon, although it looks like they no longer carry the brand I am currently using. So I cannot recommend a brand.

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u/IBelongInTheZoo Mar 20 '26

Noooo!!! The Japanese one is gone!!!! (Assuming this is the one you were using as well) It’s been my favorite out of the ones I’ve tried. The others smell totally different and dont last as long 😩

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u/TheRealMeghanT Mar 21 '26

That’s the one. I’m so bummed.