The vagina is very sensitive to changes in your daily environment, anything that affects its pH balance, will affect the smell and consistency of discharge.

Factors that affect this balance include scented feminine hygiene products and douching. Other culprits include:

• Antibiotic use
• Spermicides
• New sexual partners
• Frequency of sexual intercourse
• Sex toys
• Diet, exercise, hygiene, stress, and weather changes
• Hormonal imbalances such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause