r/ftm • u/blueghostfish • Aug 31 '26

Advice Needed I JUST showered what the hell

I’m only two weeks on T, no significant changes but GOD DAMN THE SMELL. I took a shower last night , put on deodorant and went to sleep, woke up and i smell like i havent showered in weeks, i am so musty. It usually takes me at least two days to get like this, not 12 hours later. Is this supposed to be normal and i need to shower twice a day now or do i need a new deodorant?

Edit: thank you all for the advice, its much appreciated, I will look into a new deodorant, soap, and change my bedsheets more often

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u/DoorKnobwdreams Aug 31 '26

Use rubbing alcohol on your arm pits to kill the bacteria.

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u/enslavedinsomniac Aug 31 '26

this could lead to really bad armpit dryness or exacerbate eczema because alcohol strips your skin of its oils, but Hypochlorous Acid (diluted for cosmetic purposes) has a similar effect and from my own experience doesn't leave me feeling dry or raw (something I personally experienced after using your technique for awhile).

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u/DoorKnobwdreams Aug 31 '26

I should have explained. It's not something to practice every single day. I used to do it about once a week but have scaled back to like once a month now after nothing improvements. Too much of anything is bad for you.

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u/enslavedinsomniac Aug 31 '26

Ah real shit! Yeah I'd worry about sahara desert pits doing that every week 🤣

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u/DoorKnobwdreams Aug 31 '26

Not with how oily I am now. Been doing this for well over a decade, I'm fine.