Need some help!

[Pinkgirly123]

Painful sex (can’t get it in without lube but using the lube burns whilst using it and after sex with my boyfriend),white odourless discharge, sore vagina, painful to wipe (even to touch).

Any ideas? X

[pink83737]

have you found any ideas? i’m struggling with the same thing

[Pinkgirly123 in reply to pink83737]

No😫at least I know it’s not just me

[pink83737 in reply to Pinkgirly123]

yeah it’s me as well lol

[Pinkgirly123 in reply to pink83737]

It could be a yeast infection but the symptoms don’t weigh up

[pink83737 in reply to Pinkgirly123]

it could be but who knows! i might go see a gynecologist

[Pinkgirly123 in reply to pink83737]

How long has it been going on for, for you?

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🤔 Ever Felt Itchy or Uncomfortable After Sex? You Might Have an Allergy and Not Know It

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29 October 2018

by COLLEEN TRAVERS

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Lubricant can make sex more enjoyable, but if you've ever felt itchy or uncomfortable shortly after using it, you may need to toss the stuff. "It's possible to be allergic to any ingredient in a lubricant," ob/gyn Alyssa Dweck, MD, FACOG, author of The Complete A to Z For Your V, told POPSUGAR.

That said, "it can be hard to figure out if you're allergic to lubricant, a condom used with lubricant, or even sperm [which is a rarer condition, but possible]," Dr. Dweck said. Naturally, this means figuring out exactly what's causing an allergic reaction may require some experimentation. Of course, if lubricant is the only thing that's changed about your sex life, it's likely that one of its ingredients is the culprit. These are the most common symptoms of a lube-related allergy, according to Dr. Dweck:

Feeling itchy in the areas that came in contact with the lubricant.

A rash or hives on any area of skin the lubricant touched.

A burning sensation in or around the vagina, or anywhere that came in contact with the lubricant.

Vaginal discharge shortly after using lubricant.

Difficulty breathing or wheezing — though rare, these symptoms are extremely serious and require a trip to the ER.

If you experience an allergic reaction, wash the area with soap and warm water, and if the allergy doesn't clear up or subside within a day, call your doctor to discuss. You'll also want to stop using the product immediately, no matter how much you or your partner may enjoy it.

What Should You Look For in a Lubricant?

Dr. Dweck explained that there are three varieties of lubricants: water-based, silicone-based, and oil-based (these are natural options like coconut oil and olive oil).

When choosing the right lubricant for you, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, if you tend to have sensitive skin, choose a lubricant that has as few ingredients as possible. (This is especially important if you have a specific skin issue, like eczema or psoriasis.) Dr. Dweck recommends Uberlube to her patients, which consists only of vitamin E and silicone.

If you don't have sensitive skin but are prone to yeast infections, steer clear of lubricants that contain glycerin. "It may not trigger an allergic reaction but could make you susceptible to a yeast infection," Dr. Dweck said. There's also a spermicide in some lubricants that can cause irritation and even increase risk of infection in some women who use it, she added — you'll find it on the label as Nonoxynol-9.

Regardless of the reaction, remember that you're probably not allergic to lubricant itself, but an ingredient in the lubricant, so it's important to take note of everything that's on the label. Make sure to test the lubricant on a small area first before going all in, and don't buy flavoured lubricants or ones with ingredients that cause a warming sensation if you know your skin is sensitive.

From popsugar.co.uk

[CopingwithEx]

I had similar issues and turned out to be BV! Hope you got it sorted x

[Pinkgirly123 in reply to CopingwithEx]

It was, thank you for your help❤️x

[epicone]

I had the similar issue and turned to be Ureaplasma positive test.

[Pinkgirly123 in reply to epicone]

What is that? X

[epicone in reply to Pinkgirly123]

Ureaplasma urealyticum is a very common infection that is mainly spread via sexual contact, however, it isn't classified as an STI but a bacterial infection. I used doxycycline 100mg for 7 days, twice a day. And waited 14 days to repeat the test. Then I turn to be negativ. I saw the changes, had no pain during sex, no increased urge to urinate, and no more white discharge. Most important thing is no more pain during sex, cause at that time my boyfriend couldn’t get it in. Felt like my first time of doing sex every time we had sex.

[epicone in reply to epicone]

I felt so much pain during sex, so I felt like I dont want to have sex anymore. And the labia of my vagina felt the presion and beacame edematous after sex, each time.

[Pinkgirly123 in reply to epicone]

I see, thank you xx

[Pinkgirly123 in reply to epicone]

Okay thank you x