Dear Jacqui,
Every time my boyfriend and I have sex, the outside of my vagina ends up really sore. It hurts to go to the rest room for at least a day or two afterward because it feels like I have little cuts, and sometimes there's even a little blood. What's wrong with me?
Jennifer

Dear Jennifer,
There are a few possible reasons why you could experience soreness and/or burning after intimacy.

Firstly, some women are allergic to condoms -- you did not tell us if you and your partner use a condom or a spermicidal, which may cause this reaction.

Secondly, are you well lubricated before actual penetration begins? On the average a woman may need between fifteen and twenty minutes to reach total vaginal relaxation and readiness for intercourse whereas men need but two to four minutes. If penetration occurs too quickly you may well experience soreness after intimacy.

Thirdly, if intercourse is extended and you become too dry it can cause irritation to the tissue. I suggest you keep an intimate moisturizer nearby and use a little before you engage in intimacy.

Be sure to use an FDA approved product that contains NO fragrance, NO flavors, NO vitamins or plant additives such as Very Private Intimate Moisture which is pH balanced. Non FDA approved products should NOT be used inside your body.

Furthermore, many women are allergic to the presence of semen in the vagina. It is important to void after intercourse and wash with plenty of lukewarm water. For general daily cleansing avoid scented soaps or body washes, use a pH Balanced that is non-dying and non-irritating such as pH balanced Very Private Body Wash or Basis Soap. Avoid sitting in scented bubble baths and do not use vaginal douches or sprays.

Finally, I'm concerned about your statement about the presence of "a little blood." If this happens each time, I would strongly suggest that you see a gynecologist just to make sure that there is no infection or health condition present that could cause these symptoms.

Jacqui




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	."After sex, my vagina ends up really sore, why?" Dear Jacqui, Every time my boyfriend and I have sex, the outside of my vagina ends up really sore. It hurts to go to the rest room for at least a day or two afterward because it feels like I have little cuts, and sometimes there's even a little blood. What's wrong with me? Jennifer Dear Jennifer, There are a few possible reasons why you could experience soreness and/or burning after intimacy. Firstly, some women are allergic to condoms -- you did not tell us if you and your partner use a condom or a spermicidal, which may cause this reaction. Secondly, are you well lubricated before actual penetration begins? On the average a woman may need between fifteen and twenty minutes to reach total vaginal relaxation and readiness for intercourse whereas men need but two to four minutes. If penetration occurs too quickly you may well experience soreness after intimacy. Thirdly, if intercourse is extended and you become too dry it can cause irritation to the tissue. I suggest you keep an intimate moisturizer nearby and use a little before you engage in intimacy. Be sure to use an FDA approved product that contains NO fragrance, NO flavors, NO vitamins or plant additives such as Very Private Intimate Moisture which is pH balanced. Non FDA approved products should NOT be used inside your body. Furthermore, many women are allergic to the presence of semen in the vagina. It is important to void after intercourse and wash with plenty of lukewarm water. For general daily cleansing avoid scented soaps or body washes, use a pH Balanced that is non-dying and non-irritating such as pH balanced Very Private Body Wash or Basis Soap. Avoid sitting in scented bubble baths and do not use vaginal douches or sprays. Finally, I'm concerned about your statement about the presence of "a little blood." If this happens each time, I would strongly suggest that you see a gynecologist just to make sure that there is no infection or health condition present that could cause these symptoms. Jacqui Copyright 2003 Brandwynne Corporation. All rights reserved.
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