A 43-year-old member asked:
the other day my boyfriend noticed a foul smelling odor during sex. i am not exhibiting any other symptoms and we always use condoms, what is it from?
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Like bacteria : Bacterial vaginosis would be the most common cause. It causes a foul smelling fishy odor. It is not sexually-transmitted and can be treated with antibiotics. Other causes are possible too so visiting your doctor for testing would be important.
Answered on Aug 17, 2012
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