Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911.
"Swamp crotch," "sweaty vagina," "groin sweat" — whatever you call it, there are ways to keep it at bay.
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Nope! The vagina is an internal organ that doesn’t have any sweat glands, so you can’t technically have a sweaty vagina. What some people think of as vagina sweat is actually sweat from the outer genital area, including the vulva and groin.
If you notice a rash, itching or pain that accompanies your groin sweat, see a dermatologist immediately, as this may be a sign of a more serious health issue, Dr. Labadie says.
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