8 bathroom habits that ruin your feeling of freshness (and how to fix them)

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Why does body odor change as we age?

Over the years:

  • Our skin becomes thinner and more delicate, making it easier for bacteria to settle.
  • Hormonal shifts — especially after menopause — affect how our sweat glands function.
  • The skin’s natural exfoliation slows down, so dead cells build up more easily, especially in folds or forgotten areas.
  • This does not mean you’re dirty or “letting yourself go.”
  • It simply means your body is changing and needs gentler, more intentional care.

8 bathroom habits that can worsen odor without you realizing it

1. Using too much soap in the intimate area

The skin in intimate zones is far more sensitive than the rest of the body, and the vagina maintains its own natural cleaning and bacterial balance.

Using:

  • heavily perfumed soaps
  • internal washes
  • scented wipes too often

…can disrupt that balance, lead to irritation, and actually create odor.

What to do

Wash only the external area with warm water or a mild, fragrance-free cleanser.

  • Avoid internal douching.
  • Pat dry gently with a clean towel.
  • When it comes to intimate care, less is truly more.

2. Reusing the same bath towel too often

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