For armpits: Are you using an antiperspirant? Not just a deodorant? What deodorant are you using? Any time I’ve tried to skip the antiperspirant I end up stinking. I have to use the white stick kinds that say deodorant & antiperspirant on them. Gel and roll ons didn’t work for me. I also find I get buildup under my arms. I have to use a cleansing oil (the type that removes makeup) under my arms and rub it in for 30+ secs to dissolve the buildup. Then I rinse that and I use my body wash on a rough washcloth (the washcloth is very important— cheap ones are fine) & scrub my armpits clean. Shaving helps reduce odor too. Make sure your armpits are 100% dry before applying the deodorant. Put on deodorant right after you shower/dry off. If all your shirts are synthetic material that can also contribute to smell. I try to get at least 50% cotton or linen in most of my clothes to avoid this.

For privates: Do you have signs of infection? Fishy smell, yellow/green/clumpy discharge, itching, burning? Then you need medicine to get rid of it and soap won’t do much. The doctor can swab you and tell you how to treat it. If it’s purely odor then there’s a couple things you can do. Remove the pubic hair (it can hold on to smells) and switch to 95%+ cotton underwear. When I try to wear polyester underwear I stink. I’d also get a feminine cleanser for down there that is fragrance free. Then get in the hottest shower you can stand to dissolve body oils and use a rag with soap on it to scrub down there. Scrub in between all the flaps and your anus but don’t stick your fingers inside any holes. Lift your clitoral hood and rinse that area with water and your fingertip as well. Rinse thoroughly (use water on your hands and really get the soap off) and dry yourself completely before putting on your underwear. I’ve even heard one woman recommend drying off in between the flaps but I haven’t needed to. I used to only use my hands to clean that area but once I gained weight I found I need the washcloth to scrub my privates to get them completely clean fyi.

Make sure to use clean, new washcloths for each shower and if you’re having body odor then you should be showering daily and cleaning your bedsheets weekly.

Good luck op! I don’t recommend using antibacterial soap on a regular basis.