Body Odor

“Does anybody else find it absolutely hilarious that a football coach is complaining about being lied to during the recruiting process? That’s like a pig telling the skunk he has body odor.”
- Mike Bianchi

Body odor is not always foul smelling, but there is no doubt when it does. Each individual has his own natural body odor which helps attract women in the form of pheromones. However, when you fail to stay hygienic and wash yourself thoroughly, you will develop a foul-smelling odor that is sometimes difficult to get rid of. This is because bacteria can accumulate on the surface of your skin and mix with other bacteria. As this combination dries it releases a foul smell. While the focus is often on the armpit region, only 2% of your sweat glands may be found here. This serves as another reminder to wash yourself -- and clothes -- regularly because perspiration mixed with body-odor-causing bacteria can ruin your clothes as well as your personal life.

Body Odor on AM

You might not be the best-looking guy out there, but as long as you dress well and don’t smell bad women will be attracted to you. On the other hand, you could be the best-looking man in the club and smell like a garbage truck and no one, let alone a woman, will come near you. With this in mind AskMen.com takes great strides in seeking out the latest colognes, body sprays and grooming products to help you look and smell your best -- not only to prevent unwanted odors, but also to sweat-proof your clothes from the damage caused by body odor. Yet, it’s also important to understand how body odor -- your natural clean-body aroma -- can work to your advantage and attract the right mate. This is why you’ll also find the most up-to-date articles on health and sexual attraction among the pages of AskMen.com.

Body Odor Fact

Perspiration itself is clear and odorless. Only after it mixes with bacteria on the surface of the skin does it take on an odor. Thus, washing regularly does more to eliminate body odor than the use of deodorants or colognes. Most people assume that perspiration itself is the cause of the odor. However, if your perspiration smells like bleach you may have kidney or liver disease. If your perspiration smells fruity you may have an onset of diabetes. Both odors are indications that some internal problem exists.