Submitted by Steve Ross on Sun, 02/04/2007 - 10:25pm.
The body has its own cooling system, and sweating is a major part of it.
Sweat itself doesn't actually smell, the odor is caused by bacteria on your skin releasing unpleasant-smelling natural chemicals in the armpits, feet, and around the genitals.
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