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I don't use deoderant; I don't feel the difference and I never really cared much about my smell; but my parent keeps bringing it up and it's annoying.

Also, what's wrong with smell? Human smells differ anyway.

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[โ€“] dreamLogic 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I read a book on the topic and ever since I've only washed my stinky bits every 2-3 days. You can overwash, and it does do damage to your skin barrier. Sorry, I know your post was from weeks ago but this is knowledge everyone should know.

[โ€“] metawish@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No worries about the length of time. Would you happen to know the book you read? I'd be real interested in reading it! I'm very aware of skin barrier damage (had acne when a teenager and killed the barrier so I kept getting acne until I healed that up!) but never thought about those stinky bits having their own...something to ponder on

[โ€“] dreamLogic 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I had to dig but I found it. Title Beyond Soap: The Real Truth About What You Are Doing to Your Skin and How to Fix It for a Beautiful, Healthy Glow

[โ€“] metawish@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

Oh wow thank you! Added to my book list, much appreciated!