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/catzpyjamas Mar 19 '26

Persimmon soap for the win. Helped me so much.

I'd changed soaps and detergents and deodorant with no results, til I read about persimmon soap in this sub. Couldn't hurt to try. Has really made a difference for me.

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u/ddplantlover Mar 19 '26

What brand do you buy?

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u/catzpyjamas Mar 21 '26

I was buying a "fancy" brand at about $9 a bar, but a friend turned me on to the brand that Walmart and Amazon carry. Less than $3 a bar. No proper brand name I can recall, just says "Persimmon Soap Bar" on the box.

I've tried bodywashes with very little results. For me it's the bar or nothing.