Question: Could you tell me what the little white bumps are on the lips? There's like a little row of them on both sides. They don't hurt, but they've never been there before. When you squeeze them, this white, stinky junk comes out of them. And why in the heck, when you get older, does it smell so bad down there? I can take a bath 3 times a day and that smell just comes back. I have no infections, no discharge, it just stinks and I can't stand it anymore. Does it have anything to do with those little white spots? Thank you.Answer: The white bumps are most likely sebaceous glands, oil glands. You are the second person to ask about them this week. If that is what they are, I would not worry about them. I would recommend against squeezing them as that could cause irritation.
If your vulva smells unpleasant, it likely means there is a bacterial imbalance. Bacteria cause the odor. This could be the result of an infection. Your vulva should smell musky but pleasant, not fishy. If you do not like the scent of your vulva, see a doctor.
The only things that should be coming in contact with your vulva is air and water. Be sure to wear loose fitting clothing. Dresses and skirts with nothing underneath is best. If you do wear undergarments, wear loose fitting taps pants, boxers, and lastly cotton panties.
You may simply be over washing your vulva. Once a day with plain water is all that is needed. If you wash too often or with products that irritate your vulva, soaps and such, you will cause a bacterial imbalance, resulting in an unpleasant odor. Your vulva will take care of itself if you allow it to.