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  • 22/01/2025

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I've been noticing a bit of a damp feeling in my butt crack lately, even though there's not much sweat, just a slight moisture. It's got me curious because whenever I check, I catch a natural, musky smell that disappears in a couple of seconds. This happens every time, and it seems to be coming from the length of my butt crack. Do we have glands in that area that could cause this? Could it be from sitting too long? It's kind of worrying me, and I'd love to know if it's just natural.

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Dr. Dr Shubham Chauhan

Dr Shubham Chauhan

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The musky smell you're experiencing in your anal region is likely due to the presence of apocrine glands, which are sweat glands located in the genital and anal areas that produce a protein-rich secretion, which, when broken down by bacteria, can cause a strong, natural, and musky odor, especially when you're wearing tight clothing or sitting for long hours.

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