Hey, New York — you stink! Why we all need to rediscover deodorant this summer — like, right now

Hey, New York — you stink! Why we all need to rediscover deodorant this summer — like, right now

Something smells rotten in the state of New York. And if you’re roaming the streets during yet another heatwave without deodorant, or wearing its useless idiot brother, “natural” antiperspirant, it’s probably you. As the five boroughs turn into accidental hot yoga studios and Con Edison sends vaguely threatening texts about possible brownouts (helpful!), Gothamites aren’t … Read more

Exclusive | Stink city! Smelly-and-proud New Yorkers are ditching deodorant in droves this summer — as if we’re not suffering enough in this heat

Exclusive | Stink city! Smelly-and-proud New Yorkers are ditching deodorant in droves this summer — as if we’re not suffering enough in this heat

This stinks to high heaven. As put-upon New Yorkers suffer through yet another summer heatwave, a new, noxious smell is seeping out into already pungent streets and filling overstuffed subway cars — everyone else’s sweat. Did somebody shoplift all the deodorant from Duane Reade? No — the unwelcome underarm scent creeping into the already questionable fragrance bouquet … Read more

Mom sparks backlash after revealing family shares deodorant: ‘I’m not paying for a whole other stick’

Mom sparks backlash after revealing family shares deodorant: ‘I’m not paying for a whole other stick’

“Do all of the people in your house who wear deodorant have their own deodorant, or do they use the same stick of deodorant?” This is the question that a mom casually asked her 90,000 followers on TikTok this week. “At first, I was a little taken aback,” but then she said, “Let me explain why I’m asking you this…” so … Read more

Everyone is now using full-body deodorant: ‘People are just struggling with body odor’

Everyone is now using full-body deodorant: ‘People are just struggling with body odor’

You load up on deodorant, only to still smell faintly of body odor at the end of the day — what gives? Because B.O. is caused by the mixture of bacteria and sweat on the skin, it isn’t just reserved for the underarms, prompting some people to take multiple showers a day or spritz a little … Read more

Man rescued after deodorant gets lost in his rectum: ‘Foreign body’ fetish

Man rescued after deodorant gets lost in his rectum: ‘Foreign body’ fetish

A grown man had to be rushed into emergency surgery — after he got a can stuck in his can. No, this is not sophomoric potty humor: An unidentified 30-year-old man required medical assistance “two hours after inserting a deodorant canister into his rectum,” according to a cringey case study published in the Visual Journal … Read more

I’m a dermatologist — you’re using your deodorant all wrong

I’m a dermatologist — you’re using your deodorant all wrong

Slow your speed with that stick. A TikTok famous dermatologist has shared some valuable deodorant advice “that might just change your life.” Dermatologist Dr. Lindsey Zubritksy, aka @dermguru, posted a quick clip to her feed revealing the best time to apply deodorant for maximum usage against perspiration. Surprisingly it’s not first thing in the morning … Read more