u/crossboss6

met a new partner, and after a few weeks noticed an odour which is most likely a unbalanced Ph level, I really do care about this person and want to bring it up in the most polite and mature way possible, while i understand its extremely common and normal to have happen, i don't want to seem insensitive by bringing it up.

I wouldn't bring it up immediately before or after sex, and understand that it can be extremely embarrassing or awkward. should i just "rip off the band-aid" so to speak, say it and move on with the evening/conversation?

i really enjoy my time "down there" and don't want it to ever become awkward, we've only been seeing each other for a few weeks. as far as i understand it doesn't really go away on its own without either medical Ph balancing oral/suppository and perhaps lifestyle change if reoccuring, and very well could have been caused by myself being a new sexual partner as well

How do i do i bring up this topic as politely as possible. id rather do it in person than over a phone call, Text message is out of the question.

15 years in the local scenes in various cities and countries working my way through the lines and different catering companies and recently got a formal job offer from mariott for an exec sous position.

A lot more admin type role, fridge temps/cooling logs, inventory, corporate audits, BEO’s for banquets, HR meetings, monthly goals, etc.

Nervous but confident in my knowledge and cooking skills, ability to explain what I’m doing to others very throughly and thoughtfully, their hotel restaurant does a fraction of the covers I’ve been doing for the last 4.5yrs but a whole lot more catering, I’m very familiar with buffet styles and plated dinners but that was something I did closer to the beginning of my career not the later side where I am now.

The exec chef adores me and has been following me on socials for a couple years and was very excited when he saw my resume cross his desk, I think it would be a great long term (10-25yr) role for me.

Anyone else made this transition able to give some insight on how to be as successful as possible in the role? Things they wish they knew before hand etc.

Thanks Chefs!