A healthy vulva — which includes the labia and vaginal opening — tastes and smells like a healthy vulva. That is to say, it might be sweet or sour, metallic or bitter, salty or sharp. It might even have faint hints of what you had for dinner. The taste can even vary throughout the month, thanks to your menstrual cycle.

Maybe you've wondered, "Does my vagina smell normal? I don't care how comfortable you are with your own body, we all have those moments where we think about how we smell down there. Maybe it's at the doctor's office before a pelvic exam, or it might be as your partner is making their way to your vagina for some up-close and personal fun. You wonder, "Do I smell normal? And what is normal anyway? What is a vagina supposed to smell like? Healthy vaginas often do have smells!

All vaginas have a scent—and no, it's not a bouquet of roses. Here's how to tell when something is off down below. You can always count on Gwyneth Paltrow to introduce bizarre new products and treatments, like vampire repellent spray and vagina steaming. Period , tells Health. Depending on the time of the month, vaginal discharge can change in smell as well as consistency.

Unusual vaginal odor happens from time to time. Intercourse may also change the smell temporarily. Your vagina cleanses itself naturally. If you leave your vagina to its own devices, it can naturally maintain a healthy pH and keep unhealthy bacteria at bay. But if you notice a stark difference in your odor, then you may be experiencing a sign of a potential problem.