Since I’m on the Subject of Tips…

August 6, 2005

As I’ve said before, I’ve got issues—too numerous to count really.

One that is particularly distressing, however, is rather embarrassing and not something discussed openly very often. But, since I am among friends, I feel comfortable sharing with you this rather annoying problem of mine.

I’m talking about underarm odor.

Some of us sweat more than others you know. I happen to live with someone (that would be my husband) who does not sweat as much as yours truly. I have a BIG problem with this. It just plain ticks me off. But anyway…

Below is the tip I offer to you today. To all you fellow stinkers out there, take heed.

By the way, I can’t take credit for this tip because I read it somewhere—not sure where—but it works…most of the time. Also, it’s cheap, which I like very much.

So, here’s my paraphrase on whatever tidbit I read, wherever I read it:

We all produce sweat under the arms. And did you know that sweat, in it’s purest form, does not smell? It’s true! The odor with which we are so familiar is only generated when our pure, odorless sweat meets the mean, nasty bacteria on our skin.

Sidenote: GOD BLESS THE SOUL THAT DISCOVERED THIS FACT! Knowing this has changed my life in a very small but meaningful way. I was so happy to hear that the offensive smell which radiates from my being is not my fault at all, but that of those DUMB bacteria. I like it when things aren’t my fault.

So. To combat the problem of underarm odor, wipe down your underarm with rubbing alcohol to kill those menacing bacteria so when your non-smelling sweat makes its way to your skin, there will be no bacteria with whom to tango, leaving you smelling…like nothing!

You’ll be surprised at how well this works—not 100% in my case, but surprisingly well nonetheless.

Special note to women: I wouldn’t recommend using the rubbing alcohol immediately after shaving. You’ll find it…well…slightly uncomfortable.

Category: Life

Comments

3 Responses to “Since I’m on the Subject of Tips…”

  1. Mark
    August 7th, 2005 @ 6:03 pm

    Amy we look forward to keeping up with your blog again. On the trips we just dont have the time to read all your entries. But we will be back tomm. so we will be back on track real soon.
    Mark

  2. julie
    August 17th, 2005 @ 4:51 pm

    What a great site! My husband has found a miracle for under arm sweat: It’s called Certain Dri. you can get it at walmart (about $4) and you put it on the night before. Then you shower the next morning. Then you don’t put anything on the next day. And he swears up and down he DOES NOT SWEAT. He thinks it’s so miraculous that it must cause cancer or something :). Try it.

  3. Amelia
    January 31st, 2006 @ 2:03 am

    Amy, those around me at church on Sunday are humbly grateful to you! ;-) I was able to lift up holy and wholesome hands!

    PS: I’ve been enjoying your blog for the past few weeks. It’s been entertaining, thought-provoking and encouraging. Thank you.

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