Q: [Paraphrased] My boyfriend smells weird, could it be part of his diet? Also, his semen smells bad, is this normal?
A: This is a rather difficult question to answer, especially in regard to his body odor in his nether regions. A bad smell could be caused by things like STI's, hygiene practices, skin conditions, etc. It could also just be his natural body odor. If it really is that unbearable, you may want to suggest him talking to his general physician or a dermatologist about the issue.
In regard to his semen, this is also rather difficult to answer. There are many factors that go into one's semen's scent, appearance, and texture. Semen does have a natural chlorine-y smell, so if that's what you're smelling, it's natural. His diet may be a factor, especially if he eats a lot of fatty foods, red meats, etc., and very little fruit. Adding sweet fruit to one's diet may change the smell and taste, however it is not an end-all-be-all solution. You may refer to this article and video for some information, but again, if it's pretty bad, maybe suggest that he should talk to his doctor because it could be a sign of something worse.
If he does not have a doctor at home that he can visit on breaks, suggest that he make an appointment at the Wellness Center on campus, or with the local Planned Parenthood Office.
A: This is a rather difficult question to answer, especially in regard to his body odor in his nether regions. A bad smell could be caused by things like STI's, hygiene practices, skin conditions, etc. It could also just be his natural body odor. If it really is that unbearable, you may want to suggest him talking to his general physician or a dermatologist about the issue.
In regard to his semen, this is also rather difficult to answer. There are many factors that go into one's semen's scent, appearance, and texture. Semen does have a natural chlorine-y smell, so if that's what you're smelling, it's natural. His diet may be a factor, especially if he eats a lot of fatty foods, red meats, etc., and very little fruit. Adding sweet fruit to one's diet may change the smell and taste, however it is not an end-all-be-all solution. You may refer to this article and video for some information, but again, if it's pretty bad, maybe suggest that he should talk to his doctor because it could be a sign of something worse.
If he does not have a doctor at home that he can visit on breaks, suggest that he make an appointment at the Wellness Center on campus, or with the local Planned Parenthood Office.