I had a pap smear done yesterday and my GP removed a tampon that I did not know was there and it must have there for about 2 weeks... My partner started to complain of a foul smell after sex and so I started to get worried. Now that the source of the small was discovered im very much relieved! I know have thrush which I guess is a way of my body trying to clean itself and I have taken thrush medication and applying cream. I'm sure in a few days everything will be crack to normal!