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Confused Aug 18, 2013 at 07:05 PM
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(If you are reading this, I won't really be surprised if you mention in your comment how you puked all over your computer/laptop screen just by thinking about it.)

I have never had this happen to me before, but I have been wearing good quality bras with thicker padding than a just a plain store-brand bra. Not to mention that it's hot during the summer and that I'm also wearing a size smaller than what I should be wearing, but the smaller size fits me better. Still, it's snug and a heavier material, so it will cause me to sweat all over. I've noticed this as I started going to the park recently, but it didn't smell as bad as it did today. It was gross, and just by catching a whiff from the cups too. I put on deodorant all over, so now my breasts smell like they were rubbed with baby-powder.

Does anyone else have this happen to them?
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Default Aug 18, 2013 at 07:51 PM
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It is possible to have a fungus on your breasts. If so you should change your bras more often and probably use an antifungal cream two or three times a day.

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It is possible to have a fungus on your breasts. If so you should change your bras more often and probably use an antifungal cream two or three times a day.
Ugh, really? I wouldn't expect that to happen. What if it is the same smell as arm-pit odor? Would it be something different?
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Default Aug 18, 2013 at 10:20 PM
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I read a survey recently that said american women very rarely wash their bras. You're supposed to rinse them out after every wearing, ie every day? I dont see how just rinsing with water will do anything, I need me a little soap!

Also read a story where a woman overdid it with the antifungal cream. Dont use it for too long.
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Default Aug 19, 2013 at 11:35 PM
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Nordstrom sells a lavender scent liquid for hand washing bras (visit the lingerie dept). It is expensive, but the bottle is big and lasts a long time. The smell is divine!
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Nordstrom sells a lavender scent liquid for hand washing bras (visit the lingerie dept). It is expensive, but the bottle is big and lasts a long time. The smell is divine!
Ha ha, I actually went into a Nordstrom store yesterday. Buying anything from there? I wish I could, but I'm not a millionaire at the moment.
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Ha ha, I actually went into a Nordstrom store yesterday. Buying anything from there? I wish I could, but I'm not a millionaire at the moment.
The bottle costs 18 dollars and lasts for many months.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nordstro...9-001b2166c2c0
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Default Aug 21, 2013 at 04:16 PM
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I sweat quite a bit around my breasts when I'm exercising. It makes me feel gross and I can't wait to get the bra off when I'm done (I do wait until I'm home!).

What I do with the bras is to wash them in the shower with the same soap I use to cleam myself. I wet the bra completely, rub some of the bar soap on the bra, then make sure I get a good lather and rinse. My bras smell fine after drying.

Every once in a while I'll throw the bras in the washing machine, but that puts more wear and tear on them
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Default Aug 21, 2013 at 04:32 PM
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If I know I'm going to sweat like with exercising ....I wear a breathable sports bra and you might laugh but I put a couple folded paper towels to catch the sweat. Obviously you can't do this if you're out, because it might move and show ...then people will think you're stuffing the bra lol. I was going to say if you're large breasted ......its possible to have a fungus problem but it sounds like this is sweat build up. Avoid the heavy padding if you're going to be sweating and soak your bras / wash frequently. I never put them in the washing machine or dryer because this ruins them. I squeeze them gently after hand washing and then pat in a towel then put on a hanger. Sweat build up on padded undergarments can take on a life of their own lol - ask mothers who have sons in hockey or football. Let your bras soak a little, then wash by squeezing gently.

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Default Aug 21, 2013 at 06:15 PM
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I never put them in the washing machine or dryer because this ruins them.
per advice from staff at the lingerie dept at Nordstrom:

drying in a dryer ruins bras, period.
hand-washing is the preferred method, but if you really can't do that, washing on the gentlest cycle with air drying to follow is a compromise. But no drying, ever.
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Default Aug 22, 2013 at 05:39 AM
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I use those lingerie bags in the washing machine and wash them with a full load on cold/gentle, air dry them, and they last forever.
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Default Aug 22, 2013 at 10:09 AM
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Different fungal infections, but yeast infections under the breasts are common.
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Body odor is the problem that comes and arises after the short duration. I think to get the rid of this odor problem one needs to get treated from the reputed place where one can get proper guidance and also the solution to this problem.
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Default Sep 12, 2013 at 08:33 AM
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I have the same problem. (it's actually quite common) I noticed it after having my daughter, and also a friend of mine has this issue as well, same scenario too. Your breast/nipple area develop the same sweat glands found under the arms and also in the groin region. So long as I don't get really hot or sweaty this isn't a problem. I just rubbed a deodorant directly onto the cups. A mildly scented or unscented aerosol deodorant may help also. I doubt it's a fungus honestly. If the odor is similar to underarm smell, then it's just sweat glands being sweat glands.

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