This May be One Reason I cannot Date Him

I just could not help but talk about this because I realized there has been an increase lately in the number of persons found guilty of this, although the men/guys are most  guilty. It is mind blowing and unimaginable when persons are unable to perceive an unpleasant smell emanating from their body. 

Body Odor nicknamed B.O. is that “unpleasant smell” that our bodies give off especially when we perspire through the sweat glands (Apocrine glands). Sweat helps us to maintain our body temperature, hydrates the skin and balances the body fluids, electrolytes and chemicals in the body. Sweat forms on the body as a result of high activity or perspiration and it is usually very high in protein. Bacteria are usually found on the skin and these breaks down the protein into acids, these acids emit an unpleasant smell or odor which is perceived as a body odor. Although sweat is odorless, but a rapid multiplication of these bacteria found on the skin leads to an unpleasant smell. This unpleasant smell can be perceived in various parts of the human body too, in the armpits, feet, pubic hair, groin, hair, behind the ears, belly button, etc. It is worthy of note that not all body odors are unpleasant; sometimes an individual can have a nice and specific smell which is peculiar 
to him or her.  Some animals like dogs are able to identify people with their body smell. Body odor can be influenced or caused by one or more of the following aside uncleanliness; diet, medication, health or gender, illness, discharge, hormones, skin bacteria etc

How can I stop the smell?

1. Keep your body clean. Have a regular shower if you realize you perspire frequently. Use a good body cleansing agents such as soap or a shower gel. Wash every part of your body thoroughly.

2. Wear clothes/inner wears that allow your skin to breathe freely.  Natural-made fibers which 
includes wool, silk and cotton are the best.  This can aid evaporation of sweat faster.

3. Shave! Shave!! Shave!!!  I cannot help but almost scream this because I think some people probably want to plait their armpit hairs. Keep your armpits clean, shaven and dry always because 80% of the time it gives out an unpleasant smell if not well taken care of. Wash them regularly with an anti-bacterial soap and use a deodorant or antiperspirant. Guys please take note of this as you seem to be the highest culprit.

4. Eat healthy. An unhealthy eating lifestyle can affect your digestion which in turn will give out unpleasant smell. Some foods have the tendency to make sweat more unpleasant.

5. Change your sleeping sheets frequently.

6. Undergarments and should be washed after each use. Clothes should also be changed and washed after each use or when they get dirty, sweaty or do not smell clean. You can smell your clothing after you take them off.

7. Keep your clothes in a well ventilated area. Ensure all clothes are well dried before you package them.

8. Be sure to treat your feet nicely, remove all patches of dead skin with a pumice stone (a light rock full of air spaces). This can be easily bought.  Also buy a foot deodorant and carry out a pedicure frequently.

9. Always carry around a clean handkerchief if you sweat frequently, this would help you wipe away all sweat before you get an opportunity to take a shower. 

10. Shoes and socks should be well aerated.  Also socks from natural made fibers are better. Trainers or shoes with plastic linings should not be worn for so long. If you have sweaty feet, do not wear the same pair of shoes in a row because the sweat accumulated from the previous day do not completely dry overnight. The feet thus absorbs so much sweat giving the bacteria room to break down into unpleasant smells which is noticed when you take off your shoes or socks.

11. Ensure you see a doctor if you have any medical issues/illness which may cause frequent perspiration or emit a body odor.

12. Watch videos on YouTube or read up articles for easy methods/ways/things you can use to combat body odor.

13. Consult your doctor if it still persists despite all cleanliness measures taken. 

It is very important for you to take care of your body once you attain puberty (14-16 years for females and 15-17 years for males). Please don’t chase people; friends away as a result of this, a lot of them may not be bold enough to draw your attention to your body smell. Be conscious of the smell that hovers around you. Please guys, help the save the condition of babes who are dying from the smell emanating from your…God knows were! Ladies we are not left out though, some of us are very guilty too.

Goodluck!

"Maga" don pay. My FirstBank Experience.

Scams are a type of fraud, a confidence trick used to deceive people and dispose them of their money or goods in exchange of services or promises which are never delivered. Scam actually dates back as far as the late 19th century. Some of the more commonly seen variants involve employment scams, lottery scams, request for passwords (Mostly banking details) online sales and rentals, and romance scams. The scam has been used with fax and traditional mail, and is now used with the internet. Online scams from the past few years to present have gone from bad to worse because the means used to perpetrate this act has increased incredibly. In Nigeria, scams are also called 419. The number "419" actually refers to the article of the Nigerian Criminal Code (part of Chapter 38: "Obtaining property by false pretences; Cheating") dealing with fraud. Scam is not limited to Nigeria alone, the nation has become associated with this fraud and it has earned a reputation for being a center of email scam crimes. According to Wikipedia, other nations known to have a high incidence of advance fee fraud include Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Togo, South Africa, Russia, India, Pakistan, the Netherlands, and Spain.

Scammers (people who defraud) have devised all possible means which includes but not limited to fake cheques, Western Union/MoneyGram wire transfers, Anonymous communication, Web-based email, Email hijacking/friend scams, Fax transmissions, SMS messages, Telecommunications relay services. They refer to their targets as magas – a slang that developed from a Yoruba word meaning "fool. I personally find it difficult to believe why people would fall cheaply for these scams. 

I recently got an email which was supposedly from “FirstBank” but one look at the content of the mail; I just knew it was not from FirstBank. This was because firstly, it had no FirstBank Logo or contact details. Secondly, the email had as its subject “Stay secure online” Sender’s email was “FirstBank@firstbanknigeria.com” but when I placed the cursor on the sender’s email, I found out that the original email address used to send the e-mail was “onlinebanking@yy.com”. Really smart guys you will say. Any unsuspecting victim will simply assume the email was from FirstBank and send a response.   I have also gotten chains of emails from friends whose accounts have been hacked into supposedly claiming to be stranded somewhere and needing financial assistance, which is annoyingly embarrassing. Even text messages and emails claiming you won a certain amount of money and that you should send some money to claim it.

Do not be so gullible. People can do all sorts to make money.

             

A picture of the supposed mail I got from FirstBank.

How to stay Safe Online:

•   Be cautious when signing up for / installing / agreeing to anything, read the instructions carefully.
•   Use difficult passwords. It is also advisable to check the "Never remember password" box when it pops up on a web page.
• When sending out emails to more than one person, kindly use “Bcc”. If not, people’s email addresses will be picked up this way and sent unwarranted newsletters, marketing documents or scam mails.
• Configuring your browsers to help filter out or block inappropriate content can also help.
• When downloading, make sure they are only files or software from sites that have been rated/verified by trusted sources.
•  Please do not give out your contact details (name, address, or mobile number) unknown persons.
• Be alert and aware of online scams. These guys are very smart techies that can hack heaven if they could.
• Never open e-mail attachments or click links in e-mails from strangers unless you can trust them and have security settings on your computer. 
• Install a very good antivirus program, an anti-spyware program, and a firewall. Also constantly update it.
•  Be careful when using a public wireless network; make sure to turn off file sharing and network discovery. Always check for secure transaction info. 
• Be careful in the use of the different social media platforms. They are a great way to stay connected with others, but you should be wary about how much personal information you post.
• When shopping online, take accurate steps to protect yourself especially your banking details. Only use trusted sites.
• Ensure you are signed out completely from visited sites.

If you get suspected cases of fraudulent activities by anyone, you can visit to report them they help to fight against online scams.

http://wayopedia.org/

http://www.419eater.com/

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