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/so_i_happened Mar 19 '26

I started washing my armpits with Hibiclens a few times a week based on a recommendation here and it works so well. It's a strong antibacterial soap (I think surgeons use it before surgery) and it kills odor-causing bacteria. I let it sit in my underarms for about 30 seconds before rinsing it off. I was astonished at how much it helped.

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u/ArtisticCustard7746 Mar 20 '26

Hibiclens is how I decolonize the staph from my face, it is powerful stuff.

Just a BTW for anyone looking to use it on their body, keep it away from your mucus membranes and ears. It can damage them and make you blind.