“But doesn’t period blood smell?” Most Question Women Ask Let’s talk about it. Here’s the truth: → Menstrual blood itself doesn’t have a bad or strong smell. It’s mostly blood, uterine lining, and mucus—it’s sterile when it leaves your body. So why does it smell sometimes? It’s not because it’s “dirty.” It’s because of what happens after it leaves: – When it’s exposed to air (oxidation). – When it sits in a pad for hours (warm, damp environment). – When natural vaginal bacteria break it down over time. In other words: It’s not the blood that stinks—it’s what happens when it’s trapped, sitting, or mixed with air and bacteria. A healthy period might have a mild, earthy or metallic scent. But if the smell is very strong, fishy, foul, or unusual? → It could be a sign of an infection or imbalance that needs attention. We’ve been taught to be ashamed of the natural biology of our own bodies. But shame thrives in silence—and knowledge breaks it. Your period isn’t dirty. Your body isn’t broken. Your womb is powerful. Let’s normalize talking about it. What’s something you wish you’d learned earlier about your own body? Share And Tag your Love Ones. Copied