Why does my blood smell weird

Okay, so like, period blood usually has a bit of an earthy, metallic smell, and that's totally normal. It's just a mix of blood, tissue, and like, your body stuff.

You know how sometimes pennies smell? It's kind of like that, because blood has iron in it. And sometimes it can smell a little musky, which is also regular! It's just your body doing its thing and it's not a big deal.

But if the smell is really, really strong and different, like super fishy, or like rotten even, and it's happening along with other things like itchiness or weird discharge, then it might be a good idea to tell a trusted grown-up. They can help you figure out if everything is okay, because sometimes those smells mean you might have like, a little infection that needs to be checked out.