Is it normal to smell your period blood?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes, it’s normal to notice the smell of your period blood. A metallic or mildly musky scent is common, but a strong, unpleasant odor that sticks around can be worth checking out.
Period blood can smell metallic because it contains blood, and its scent may change a bit when it’s exposed to air or mixed with normal vaginal fluids. It’s completely ordinary to notice it, especially when changing a pad or tampon; that doesn’t mean you’re unclean.
If the odor is strongly fishy or foul, doesn’t go away after changing your period product, or comes with itching, pain, or unusual discharge, check in with a healthcare professional.