PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP MY ACHING VAGINA!

[meofpieces.livejournal.com]

My SO and I had sex three times in the course of less than 48 hours with spermicide condoms, Sunday and Monday. Today is Thursday and my vagina is REALLY REALLY REALLY fucking itchy. There's no unusual discharge or weird smell of any sort. My vagina is regular except for the fact that I'm excrutiatingly itchy, dry from itching, and sore. Is this a yeast infection? If not, then what the hell is it? What could it be? Please help me! It really really hurts. :(

Thanks to everyone in advance.

Comments

[gilneas.livejournal.com]

If you've never had a yeast infection before, it may very well be one. When I had a yeast infection, I didn't have any discharge, etc, just intense itching. We're talking intense. If it is your first one, you should see a doctor. You could also be allergic to spermicide.

[infiniteblue25.livejournal.com]

latex condoms? maybe a latex sensitivity? either that or yeasty those are my vote. my 'gina feels like that after use of latex and Im sensitive thought not all out allergic. If it goes away and is not a yeasty true using polyuerethan condoms... In my opinion they feel SOOOO much better during and of course no ouchie after .. they are more expensive than latex.

[tenacious-me.livejournal.com]

It is very possible it's a yeast infection. I actually just read about this a couple days ago. Apparently, when you have an increased amount of sexual activity in a short time, things can get a little crazy down south. To prevent this, you're supposed to make sure you pee soon after you're done doing the deed---this will flush out anything icky.

[bohica-susfu.livejournal.com]

Could be irritation due to the spermacide. Some of them are REALLY harsh on the vagina, even causing little itty bitty open sores. Whish would be uncomfortable and, as healing wounds do, itch.

I suggest using a LOT of lube when having a lot of sex. Then again, I suggest using a LOT of lube always. But my guess here is that it's the spermacie irritating you.

[everydayangel.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure what it could be, however, if you want some releif while you either wait it out or decide to see a dr, I reccomend VASELINE (Petroleum Jelly).

Vaseline is COMPLETELY safe to use in your genital area, and it is SO SO SO soothing to any sores or itchyness that you may occur. I'm not so sure about putting it inside your vagina per say, but if you have issues with your vulva or any place on the outside or around the opening to your vagina, grab some Vaseline and go nuts.

At the very least, it will make the itching go away so that you don't scratch it and make it work. I swear by this. THank me later. :P

[itkillsu.livejournal.com]

id say its from the condoms. spermicide really irritates the vagina.... that really sucks im sorry

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

Sounds like how I'd react if I were allergic to the spermicidal condoms.

[fortryll.livejournal.com]

I've had issues with spermicidal condoms, based on brands. I have no problem at all with Pure Pleasure, but Trojans make me feel...uhm, icky-sore...for a day or two afterwards. Sadly, they also prevent me from repeating any kind of penetration play (penis / fingers / toys) for a while, as I get a really "raw" feeling particularly near the entrance to my vagina. Not sure if this helps, but if you've changed brands lately, it could be a possibility.

Oh, one last thing about latex & spermicidal sensitivity - it can happen after you've been using them for a while with no problems. A nurse friend of mine suddenly found her hands swelling up and breaking out in hives - after 4 years of nursing, she had developed a latex reaction.

[mangofandango.livejournal.com]

It sounds like it could be a yeast infection. Yeast just happens sometimes, it's perfectly normal and you can get them without having sex, so no worries there. It's an imbalance of the natural bacteria in your vagina. Since you did have a lot of sex though, it could just be from that - sometimes lots of sex leads to yeast. If it's your first one, it's best to go to the doctor just to be sure that's what's going on. Your doctor can prescribe you a pill to treat it, or you can get an over-the-counter treatment. You can also use homoepathic remedies, especially if you start getting them frequently (there's information about treating yeast with yogurt and garlic in the archives, though if you need more info from me I can tell you about that).

The other thing it could easily be is irritation from the spermicide. Spermicidal are really hard on your vagina, and the small amount of spermicide on condoms has been proven fairly pointless anyway (it's not enough to make any significant difference in protection, just enough to irritate your vagina), so I wouldn't use them if I were you.

For now, try wrapping an ice pack in a towel and sleeping with that between your legs. It helped me a *lot* last time I was seriously itchy and burny from a yeast infection.

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[thetathrees.livejournal.com]

Slippery elm bark is excellent for the itchiness as well, applied externally. You can get it in bulk at any natural/healthy type food store. You just make it into a paste with a little water. adn it smells *really* good.