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Vaginal scent is a result of bacteria within the vagina - the vagina is naturally acidic to maintain a healthy balance of 'good' and 'bad' bacteria, during menstruation the blood effects vaginal pH so causes imbalance in the 'good' and 'bad' bacteria, also blood is nutritious to bacteria.

Tampons can cause bad odour because they give bacteria the perfect environment to multiply upon and by keeping blood in contact with the vagina they have a larger effect on vaginal pH. Thus also why tampons are linked to TSS and commonly increase vaginal infections.

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