# Can genetically engineered fruit really make my vagina smell like peaches? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [December 11, 2014, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916 "2014-12-11T03:46:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2014, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/41 "2014-12-15T22:37:27Z")
> [@typoink](#): > > While the fact that the story is simply wrong is significant, I do find it interesting that it’s being decried as mysogynistic when an equivalent product for men has existed for years called Semenex. I think the misogynistic aspect is that it’s a product for women’s health, but (some) men assume it must be simply for the enjoyment of men. ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2014, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/42 "2014-12-15T22:48:23Z")
> [@johnpost](#): > > sporting goods stores have nose clips for swimmers. OK, but this is for _divers_. ---
**Author:** ![Tuxie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ee59a6/32.png) [@Tuxie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuxie)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2014, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/43 "2014-12-15T22:58:22Z")
> [@typoink](#): > > While the fact that the story is simply wrong is significant, I do find it interesting that it’s being decried as mysogynistic when an equivalent product for men has existed for years called Semenex. > > I’m actually surprised this ISN’T really a product. You have to understand there are far more products marketed toward women for intimate hygiene compared to men. A lot of women are culturally conditioned to consider the smell, appearance and existence of their vagina to be dirty and shameful. The Accusation of misogyny was probably due to the fact that some wonder-product was being used in such a way. Just because there has been a product for men already doesn’t change this. I’m glad it is just a joke. But I find it neither puzzling nor hypocritical to consider the concept of the prank product misogynistic. ---
**Author:** ![Southern\_Yankee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/southern_yankee/32/2800_2.png) [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2014, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/44 "2014-12-15T22:58:35Z")
> [@md2000](#): > > Depends. What does Peach’s vagina smell like? Mario’s dick? ---
**Author:** ![JWT\_Kottekoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ec8ea/32.png) [@JWT\_Kottekoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JWT_Kottekoe)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2014, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/45 "2014-12-15T23:45:30Z")
> [@Tuxie](#): > > I’m glad it is just a joke. But I find it neither puzzling nor hypocritical to consider the concept of the prank product misogynistic. It was not a joke. Austen Heinz (CEO of Cambrian Genomics and 10% owner of Sweet Peach) was actually serious about this, but he succeeded in misrepresenting the real purpose of Audrey Hutchinson’s company, Sweet Peach Probiotics. ---
**Author:** ![CC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f1d935/32.png) [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2014, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/46 "2014-12-16T00:00:48Z")
Say - the myth that women have fallen for, thanks to marketing, is that there’s something very wrong with the smell and taste down there. In fact, for women of decent hygiene (i.e. a bath or shower every few days or so) and health, nothing could be further from the truth. Why else would men have enjoyed that pleasure throughout history? There’s a reason that tomatoes are called “love apples” and one certainly has to be the similarity of its taste to that most wondrous of female flavors. It’s an erotic fruit for lots of reasons, not the least of which is the pleasure of eating it. ---
**Author:** ![typoink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecb155/32.png) [@typoink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/typoink)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2014, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/47 "2014-12-16T00:44:03Z")
> [@Tuxie](#): > > You have to understand there are far more products marketed toward women for intimate hygiene compared to men. A lot of women are culturally conditioned to consider the smell, appearance and existence of their vagina to be dirty and shameful. The Accusation of misogyny was probably due to the fact that some wonder-product was being used in such a way. Just because there has been a product for men already doesn’t change this. > > I’m glad it is just a joke. But I find it neither puzzling nor hypocritical to consider the concept of the prank product misogynistic. I am certainly aware of that, and am always an advocate that such products are generally lousy, dangerous, and generally unneeded. That doesn’t mean a simple / safe / effective / healthy product with a similar effect couldn’t be a legitimate, appealing product in certain cases. ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2014, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/48 "2014-12-16T01:30:38Z")
> [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](#): > > How often do you eat women out? _Yes, if I’m shoving my face somewhere and licking for a good quarter to half an hour, **I care what it smells like**._ A half hour? How _you_ doin’? ---
**Author:** ![md2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/73ab20/32.png) [@md2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/md2000)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2014, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/49 "2014-12-16T16:03:06Z")
> [@Honey](#): > > A half hour? How _you_ doin’? Almost there? ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2014, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/50 "2014-12-16T19:20:39Z")
Shit, I was sold at “a good quarter [of an hour]” myself. \*elbows \*\*Honey \*_out of the way_ ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2014, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/51 "2014-12-16T20:44:53Z")
Are they doing a pumpkin one next? Peter Peter Parker ---
**Author:** ![stui\_magpie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stui_magpie/32/11010_2.png) [@stui\_magpie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stui_magpie)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2014, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/52 "2014-12-17T04:14:04Z")
I’m not a fan of peaches, can they make one smell like fresh baked bread?😛 ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2014, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/53 "2014-12-17T04:53:06Z")
> [@Spiderman](#): > > Are they doing a pumpkin one next? [Alas](http://www.snopes.com/photos/risque/tampax.asp). The spice must flow. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2014, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/54 "2014-12-18T03:24:02Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > [Alas](http://www.snopes.com/photos/risque/tampax.asp). > > The spice must flow. If only it were true. ☹ Peter Peter Parker ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2014, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916/55 "2014-12-18T14:05:21Z")
> [@stui\_magpie](#): > > I’m not a fan of peaches, can they make one smell like fresh baked bread?😛 What? Do you want them to get yeast infections? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-genetically-engineered-fruit-really-make-my-vagina-smell-like-peaches/706916.md?page=2)