Body Odor effects everyone. Whether the scent is strong or light, overpowering or hardly noticeable it still effects almost everyone. Often we do not smell ourselves so knowing how bad our B. O. is may not be as obvious as it is to someone else. Sometimes people are effected with terrible body odor which is classified as hyperhydrosis which is excessive perspiration.

There are many deodorants on the market today that deal with all types of perspiration. Each deodorant has a unique smell and most claim to be better than one another. Choosing the right brand for yourself is a matter of trial and error. Choosing for yourself is easy but what if you have a friend that has a rather unpleasant scent? You obviously care for this person because you don't want to hurt their feelings. But can you honestly look at your friend and say "you smell" in any way without hurting them?

The answer is yes. First true friends will always prefer honesty in any situation even if it makes them mad at first. Next, You do not need to make a statement like "you smell" to get your point across in a nicer fashion. Find a time when you are alone with your friend. Perhaps playing sports, getting changed in a locker room, going to the powder room together, etc. These situations are ideal because they offer you the chance to speak without words. Take along an extra deodorant, when getting changed or just to freshen up, apply your deodorant right in front of your friend. Now offer them the unused one that you brought "just in case" no one else had an extra. If they refuse make a light joke out of it "Man your gonna be rank at the end of the day after sweating like that with me." That will probably get your point across.

Now if the deodorant trick works you will be on your way to having you friend smell a whole lot better. But what if it doesnt work? They used the product for body odor yet it doesn't stop the smell. Now is the time for complete honesty because sometimes we are truly oblivious creatures. Tell them nicely that you are worried because of the smell of body odor and that you don't want anyone to make fun of them. Perhaps this will open the door for more discussion as they may know they have a condition or you can recommend going to the doctor for a prescription grade anti-perspirant/ deodorant.

Never forget to be honest and also remember to include positive comments and compliments when talking with your friend. Remember too that if your friend gets mad at you, true friends won't stay mad long, you will be made up with by the end of the week, and you will both be smelling fresh!