question about Sweat...

[JOHN MATRIX]

this has always confused me - why does sweat have its own distinct odor depending on where on the body it is? the principle of sweating is just to cool the body by releasing water from the skin to cool in the air..so what makes it smell so fucking bad?
for example - foot sweat smells like vinegar.
                - arm pit sweat smells like onions.
                - ass sweat smells like old cheese.
what accounts for this distinctness and is the disgustingness really necessary??

[El Diablo Blanco]

I hate sweat.  I'm pretty good in high temps but once the sweat starts the fucking flood gates open.

[JOHN MATRIX]

nobody else wonders about this? its disgusting and completely unnecessary so there has to be some explanation for it

[Mr Nobody]

this has always confused me - why does sweat have its own distinct odor depending on where on the body it is? the principle of sweating is just to cool the body by releasing water from the skin to cool in the air..so what makes it smell so fucking bad?
for example - foot sweat smells like vinegar.
                - arm pit sweat smells like onions.
                - ass sweat smells like old cheese.
what accounts for this distinctness and is the disgustingness really necessary??

Just looking at this equation John seems like you been eating vinegar, onions and cheese. Onions and vinegar come though sweat glands being they carry some validity as antioxident qualities and are digested quickly, cheese on the other hand takes awhile and exits through the intestines hence smelling badly. Everytime I eat cheese it takes me a couple of days to shit it out and smells terrible.

[body88]

It's the expelled water mixing with bacteria on the skin I believe....

[OneMoreRep]

It primarily depends on the type of sweat glands that are located in the different regions of the body.  Within the armpits and groin area, you have what are known as apocrine glands.  These particular glands are known for secreting sweat which is thicker in consistency and also prone to smell foul once it interacts with bacteria in the surrounding area.  

The interaction between sweat and bacteria is simple, when you sweat, bacteria that is found within different regions of the body, begin to consume (literally eat) the sweat.  The waste product then excreted by the bacteria is what produces the odor you smell.  Different types of bacteria exist throughout your body, hence the different types of smells.

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[ToxicAvenger]

what accounts for this distinctness and is the disgustingness really necessary??

some % of sweat is uric acid...ie urine...

my sweat only stinks when i drink too much

[JOHN MATRIX]

It primarily depends on the type of sweat glands that are located in the different regions of the body.  Within the armpits and groin area, you have what are known as apocrine glands.  These particular glands are known for secreting sweat which is thicker in consistency and also prone to smell foul once it interacts with bacteria in the surrounding area.  

The interaction between sweat and bacteria is simple, when you sweat, bacteria that is found within different regions of the body, begin to consume (literally eat) the sweat.  The waste product then excreted by the bacteria is what produces the odor you smell.  Different types of bacteria exist throughout your body, hence the different types of smells.

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good explanation...wow thats nasty...ass bacteria LOL

[NaturalWonder83]

maybe try getting to a lower bodyfat %

[Mr Nobody]

maybe try getting to a lower bodyfat %

X2 gene, John is a ok guy though.

[OneMoreRep]

good explanation...wow thats nasty...ass bacteria LOL

I forgot to mention that the food you eat can also cause you to smell in certain ways.  Without going into too many details, ever notice how Indian folks (no offense) who consume heavy amounts of curry have a distinct aroma?

Food can do it to 'ya,
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[JOHN MATRIX]

maybe try getting to a lower bodyfat %

i wasnt talking about myself i was talking about everybody, humans in general. if i got to any lower bodyfat id either have to starve myself of calories or do some kind of drugs.

[James Blunt]

It's the expelled water mixing with bacteria on the skin I believe....

This

[Tapeworm]

Shave your pitts (#1 clipper, not razor) and you'll smell a lot less.  Don't shave your ass or sneaky farts are a thing of the past.

[James Blunt]

Shave your pitts (#1 clipper, not razor) and you'll smell a lot less.  Don't shave your ass or sneaky farts are a thing of the past.

When you have a loose asshole it's no problem. Not that I know from experience or anyhting.

[Tapeworm]

When you have a loose asshole it's no problem. Not that I know from experience or anyhting.

Lol.  "A friend told me that..."

[Mr Nobody]

maybe try getting to a lower bodyfat %

X2 Fat people stink more Gene you agree?