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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (7 children)

Wondering if this is an unpopular opinion: if you don't like the unwashed smell of your partner then that's your body telling you you're not a good biological match.

[–] [email protected] 33 points 2 years ago (1 children)

that sounds like weird evopsych bullshit

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't think smell is even in the top 50 reasons that people end up with their partners, consciously or subconsciously.

If anyone's done a test of whether long-term partners generally adhere to those pheromone rules I'd consider that interesting, but initial attraction, scent-based or otherwise, isn't what determines long-term compatibility with a person.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Sure. That doesn't mean smell isn't telling us something though.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

There’s a difference between a natural musk and just straight up dirty though.

That being said, you’re unlikely to be considerably dirty after 2 days of chillin inside.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago

I like the smell of my partner in the morning, but not after a hot sunny day. I think there are different levels of unwashed to consider.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago

Sounds like a musk fetish to me. No shame ofc. Get that stink

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You realise this idea exists independently of decent hygiene, right?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

No I don't smelly boi (it's a joke don't be mad)

Seriously though natural BO? No way it smells bad because bacteria eat your oils and poop it out onto your skin.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Guess I am no match with anime fans and gamers

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

some people just have a smell that nobody would like so Imma judge that take complete horseshit