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My boyfriend said my vagina smelled after sex. what can cause the smell?

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Usually : BV: Most commonly, the ph imbalance resulting in bacterial vaginosis. The interaction of the basic ph of the semen causes a "fishy" amine-like odor following intercourse.

Answered 7/24/2016

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