Stinky

Let's talk deodorant.A long while ago, I had a conversation with a friend where she told me she didn't wear deodorant. At all. EVER. My jaw hit the floor. Was she kidding? I guessed she was genuine because she kept talking about not liking the chemicals and trying to avoid putting those on her body. Chemicals?What?I was stunned. Going without deodorant?? In Texas? I could NOT even wrap my head around such a crazy idea.I don't stink, she said. Was my mouth still hanging open? It must have been, because she continued on defending her position. I resisted the urge to smell her pits and see for myself.Honestly, I'm not the mother who makes sure everything we use is organic and natural. I like things that WORK. Period.But our conversation stayed with me. The next time I went to Trader Joe's, I walked by and saw some natural deodorant and toothpaste. I bought them both. I was giddy with anticipation about my new, natural life.Guess what? They got chucked after one day because they did nothing. NOTHING. My armpits smelled like fish and moldy cheese after just a few hours and the toothpaste was even worse.No thanks.I left the natural deodorant experiment behind, and kept using my chemical-filled brands that...kind of worked.I'll explain. First of all, who comes up with the scents of women's deodorants? I found that at the end of the day I was smelling like B.O. and baby powder...or B.O. and a summer breeze...maybe B.O. mixed with fresh cotton. None of the smells were good. I was grossing myself out.So I decided to start wearing men's deodorant. This felt like a great plan. The scents were less offensive, and I didn't smell as bad at the end of the day. But I was still kind of stinky.Was this as good as it gets?No. No!! I refused to settle for something so mediocre. I CANNOT be the only woman alive who sweats and gets stinky. It's Texas, after all. I actually know I'm not, because I've stood by and smelled some of you. To be frank, we could all smell a little better.Luckily for us all, I found the solution. I discovered the Holy Grail of deodorants. And by discovered, I mean I saw an ad on Facebook, got intrigued, and ordered impulsively before I could talk myself out of it.You're welcome.Lume Deodorant.Look it up. Watch the humorous advertisement and then treat y'self. Do it.FYI, this is not an antiperspirant, so I still sweat. Gah! But I do not stink any longer. My pits smell clean and fresh like the rest of my skin. For 72 HOURS! I'm not lying. I've made Brian smell my armpits so many times he deserves the husband-of-the-year award.You can ask him. He will attest to my B.O. free armpits. This deodorant is the real deal and it is amazing.Join me and let's all make the world a little less stinky, ok?(I am not getting this for free or anything. Just wanted to pass along something I found and love.)