Hi ladies! So a little backstory: I got my Skyla IUD inserted on January 9th because the pills were giving me terrible side effects and after two years, I decided I couldn’t take anymore of it.

So I get my IUD inserted and knew that I would be spotting a little for a while which is fine because I’d rather be spotting than have migraines 2-3 days a week. So it’s been like two weeks now and I’m still spotting sometimes a little heavier than others but never enough to need anything more than a thin panty liner which is fine.

BUT. There is this AWFUL smell! I know there’s an odor during periods, because blood does have a smell. But this odor is SO MUCH DIFFERENT AND WORSE! It’s stronger and doesn’t smell like my usual regular period blood smell. I feel like I smell it ALL the time!

And I wash down there (obviously not inside because I don’t want infections, but around) and it doesn’t help. Nothing helps. I’ve tried yogurt, pineapple, drinking more water, but nothing changes this smell! Has anyone else had this issue??

I’m really insecure about it since my boyfriend and I are going on vacation and will be having sex this weekend and we haven’t done anything since I’ve gotten my IUD. I feel so insecure😖 I just want it to go away! Anyone know what’s going on? Or any tips? I see my gynecologist for a follow up on Monday so I will definitely be asking her what’s going on, but any tips for this weekend??😖😖