Imagine growing up without ever using deodorant, not even knowing what it is. Now, imagine revealing this to your boyfriend, only for him to react in a way you never expected. This is the story of a woman who, after being bullied in high school, decided to start using deodorant to fit in. But when she stopped using it again in her 20s, no one noticed. Not even her boyfriend. Until one day, she decided to reveal her secret…
A Different Culture, A Different Routine
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/8196146c-ad6a-43c5-a7f3-24851b71a806.png)
The High School Revelation
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/b0073d0d-62a0-4d32-81e8-80c763c51580.png)
The Bullying Begins
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/af7c520a-62c4-4aa5-9200-a852b5642e07.png)
Conforming to Fit In
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/3a18a22c-db04-4827-aab3-2eaacdd89506.png)
The Experiment Begins
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/54e3512b-ee92-44dd-bf7f-7f731be5e31c.png)
A Genetic Revelation
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/1f79ecb0-e41f-448d-826e-9d1556747a36.png)
The Boyfriend Test
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/0f394a9d-a7e0-49ff-a53d-39a5aea3d4a4.png)
The Current Beau’s Reaction
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/b5e7a33f-dd2d-4c48-ac69-d9e6e6fc56a3.png)
Science vs. Stereotypes vs.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/e97a0813-09f2-4898-9a3d-2303153bfb54.png)
The Deodorant Deception
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/6fe4c95f-9a23-4729-b0bd-4aff96d0af39.png)
The Reveal and the Fallout
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/7f9dbf62-435d-4031-ad25-5f87874e1826.png)
The Final Showdown ⚔️
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/89e85fc7-554a-46a3-b3d4-ee63e97b19fa.png)
The Smell of Drama: A Deodorant Dilemma That Ended in a Showdown ♀️
In a world where everyone is expected to conform, one woman dared to be different. She didn’t use deodorant, and no one noticed. Not until she revealed her secret to her boyfriend, who reacted in a way she never expected. He dismissed her scientific evidence, insisted she conform, and even monitored her deodorant application. But when she tricked him into believing she was using deodorant, all hell broke loose. The fallout? A heated argument that left them both questioning their relationship. Let’s take a closer look at how the internet reacted to this unusual conflict…
NTA, it’s your body and your choice to wear deodorant or not, but your controlling boyfriend needs to back off

NTA, but your controlling boyfriend’s true colors have been revealed

NTA: Boyfriend shames woman for not wearing deodorant, internet agrees

NTA. Deodorant vs Antiperspirant: The Smell Test Controversy

Asian people have a genetic advantage against body odor

Break free from his control! You deserve better

66 yr old woman quits deodorant, doesn’t stink. NTA!

Walking red flag? Find out why in this comment section!

Boyfriend’s deodorant demand raises eyebrows

Sassy suggestion: Use mascara to make a point about appearance

Expats in East Asia discuss deodorant availability and cultural differences.

NTA. Deodorant isn’t necessary if you’re clean, but not for everyone

NTA: Petty, stubborn partner sparks drama over small issue. Relationship warning!

Dump the controlling AH boyfriend and embrace your freedom!

Dump the idiot boyfriend and find someone better

Allergic to deodorants? NTA, I envy your natural freshness!

Dump him! Your safety comes first, not his preferences.

Deodorant dilemma in Asia: NTA sparks advertising and availability questions

NTA, not weird for not wearing deodorant. Let’s stop the comments!

Korea’s deodorant dilemma: White audacity or cultural misunderstanding?

Skipping deodorant? NTA! Only wear it when really sweaty

No body odor envy? Join the club!

Science experiment reveals boyfriend is TA, you’re NTA!

Engaging in personal hygiene discussions: NTA, but why so often?

NTA, advice: stop proving you don’t use deodorant, dump bf

Break up with him already. Not the a**hole.

Break up with them! They’re ignoring facts and science!

Boyfriend’s hygiene habits cause drama. NTA for calling him out

Defending personal choice: NTA for skipping unnecessary products

Dump him OP. His closed-mindedness won’t lead to a future. NTA

Embracing natural beauty and shutting down body-shaming.

Dump the bf, it’s your choice! ♀️ NTA, mind your own business!

“NTA He was the disgusting one in the relationship.”

NTA: A scientific experiment that proved a point!

Dump him! NTA, don’t let him control you.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/123624f1-5a5d-4881-8622-a76bc498d53a.png)
Avoid unnecessary drama by keeping some things to yourself

“NTA: The cognitive dissonance of ‘You stink but you don’t’ “

Dump the control freak!

“Boyfriend controlling deodorant choice? NTA, run! “

Revealing your smell test secrets again? Drama awaits!

Break up over deodorant?

Relationship red flag: controlling boyfriend with anger issues!

NTA: Challenging hygiene norms, facing facts, and leaving toxic relationships

Unacceptable behavior! NTA. Throw the boy out with the deodorant.

NTA. Stand your ground! No one can force you.

No odor, no problem! NTA shares deodorant dilemma insights

Dump this a-hole. Find someone who appreciates science and facts

Deodorant dilemma sparks drama: YTA vs NTA showdown!

Deodorant obsession? Sweat and smell don’t bother me either! NTA

Partner’s controlling behavior over deodorant sparks relationship concerns. NTA.

Engaging comment about partner’s lack of body odor and consumer manipulation.

NTA: Deodorant is for smelling good, not hygiene. Stop being annoying.

NTA. Boyfriend’s red flags raise concern.

Deodorant: Effects vs Conditioning

NTA for not wearing deodorant, BF needs cultural understanding

Sweating? No need for deodorant! Lucky you!

NTA: Forget deodorant? Science says it’s okay, bf overreacting

Dump the immature boyfriend!

NTA. Lose the dipshit

“NTA, it’s your body. Red flag: he treated you like a child. “

NTA: The deodorant drama unfolds with unexpected twists

Engaging with a partner who refuses to wear deodorant

Embracing natural scents and standing up against deodorant shaming!

NTA – Dad had no BO, simple-minded bf forced deodorant.

NTA, but your boyfriend really is one.
My ex wife is Filipina and we always joked that she didn’t have sweat glands because she never appeared to sweat, and when she did it didn’t smell.
Neither of us knew this was science!
Ex’s deodorant drama: NTA for not wearing, but low move!

NTA: Research-backed defense against ignorant and racist boyfriend.

NTA. Proving your point and standing up against controlling behavior.

Controlling behavior? That’s a red flag in relationships.

NTA. Embrace your natural scent and ditch the deodorant!

NTA: Embrace your natural scent and don’t let anyone shame you
