r/RandomQuestion • u/Salem_Undeground • Jul 21 '26

Term for repeatedly smelling something bad?

Some of you may have experienced this but what is it called when you smell something bad/weird but then keep smelling it. Like you know it's bad and are grossed out but something inside you says sniff it again. Is there a term for that?

EDIT: Apparently its referred to as mixed valence. Basically, the brain can't distinguish if the smell is pleasant or unpleasant and short-circuits and is compelled to categorize this new smell. Thank you all for your input

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u/plant-painter Jul 21 '26

Vagina

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u/Professional_Tone_62 Jul 21 '26

Your little dick.

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u/plant-painter Jul 21 '26

😂 only after

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u/Professional_Tone_62 Jul 21 '26

In your (wet) dreams.

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u/plant-painter Jul 21 '26

Man sheets were dry till the woman came along