Too Much Sex = Sad Vagina?

[aelphabawest.livejournal.com]

Alright, so with the exception of the past week or so, I've been having amazing, wonderful sex with my girlfriend. As in several times a day, I think my record was eight orgasms (I multiple) in one day - for about a month straight. However, about a week ago (right after my period) I noticed first that my vagina was smelling a little different and second that she was way way too sore to have penetration. So we gave her a rest for a week. However, it's been a week and my vagina is still too sore for penetration. When I say penetration, I mean fingers, normally 1-3, sometimes 4. We use latex gloves during sex and occasionally water based lube. Also, I use the diva cup during my menstrual cycle.
Some things that I have considered:
- Too much sex, we do have somewhat rough sex. Would it take more than a week to heal up though? I don't normally have sex when I'm on my cycle (not because I have a problem with it, mostly because I think its just my body telling me to take a break), so really its been more than a week.
- Allergy to an ingredient in the lube? We switched up the lube right around that time because we ran out of what we normally have and only had access to the KY water based they had at the CVS.
- Allergy to the latex gloves? I've never been exposed to this much latex before (we went through a box of 50... well, in under 20 days. ehum.), but it doesn't cause a rash or anything on my hands.

Does anyone have any thoughts? I'm in college and I don't have access to my gyno. And the RN at my school is an idiot. When my friend told her she was a lesbian, the RN replied - "Oh, good, that means you can't get any STDs." Yea. I know, that was my reaction, too.

edit: Oh, there's no bleeding or spotting, either. Just soreness and a few spots where the texture of my vagina apparently feels different as well (according to my girlfriend). Also, this is just my vagina - hers is fine and dandy.

Comments

[notapromqueen.livejournal.com]

It could be any of the things you pointed out. Lube, latex or just too much. However, I think it's kinda weird that you're both having the same symptoms, which makes it hard for me to say it's a reaction. It does make sense that there was possibly too much latex though. Are you (or her) on birth control for an regulatory reasons? That also sometimes causes drying up down there, and soreness after rough sex.

I would definitely say if it's causing either of you too much pain that you need to go to the doctor, regardless of how stupid he/she is. Or, try to find one that's somewhat close by and not as ignorant.

But, yeah. My gut instinct is telling me it's just too much.

And, wow! I didn't know lesbians couldn't get STD's! *Sarcasm*... Dumbass RN.

[aelphabawest.livejournal.com]

We're not *both* having the same symptoms, it's just me. And no, neither of us are on birth control.

[aelphabawest.livejournal.com]

there's no discharge, there's no external itching or sorenes, it's all internal, like the walls of my vagina. whenever I get a yeast infection (without discharge) it creates external itching, redness, and a fissure right above my clit. with discharge, I have all that and cottage cheese.
Thanks for the suggestion though.
Ah, the mysteries of my cunt.

[foureyeddarlin.livejournal.com]

With pain during penetration lasting after a week of time off, I would suspect an infection as well (not necessarily yeas, although it could be yeast with symptoms you're not used to). If you think it may be sensitivity to latex or lube, try non-latex gloves and a different lube. If it were just irritated tissues from too much friction, you would likely see improvement after a week of rest: there's a lot of blood supply in the vagina which promotes quick healing of tiny cuts and tears.

You may be able to test sensitivity to the lube by applying some to your inner arm and seeing if you react. Arm skin isn't as reactive as mucosal tissues, but if you're allergic you might see some redness/irritation/tingling/etc. If you've developed a sensitivity to latex, your hands would likely react (if you're the one wearing gloves).

[theretammygoes.livejournal.com]

it could very well just be all the sex.

I'm in a long distance relationship. The last time I saw my boyfriend was after almost 5 months apart. At about day 2 into our visit my vagina was so sort that even THINKING about penetration hurt. I'm not talking about a little bit of tenderness, if it had of been slight I would have sucked it up. But it went from a little soreness to down right excrutiating pain. I gave it a rest for a couple days until things were more bareable.

(our visit was only 8 days long and I didn't want to go without sex for the majority of the time).

Anyway, after having to come back home, I'd say that my vagina continued to be sore for a good week or so after all was said and done.

Take things reeeally easy for a week- absolutely no pentration what-so-ever. Then for another week only go with one finger, or a very slim vibrator. Gradually work your way up. If you're still sore after that I'd start to get concerned. :)

[alabasterwitch.livejournal.com]

I've had to lay off for a while being sore from too much sex before but it never took me more than a week to feel better. Guess it depends on how rough is "rough".

I know it sucks to go to another doc when you can't get to the one you're used to but if it doesn't go away on its own you might want to consider it (you probably already have I'm sure). Not all infections have the same symptoms. And after all better safe than sorry right?

[robynchick.livejournal.com]

Bacteria is the most common, yeast would be another possibility. Try Boric Acid (see the memories for instruction).

[jenafreaka.livejournal.com]

You really should go see a doctor, there's no Planned Parenthood around in your area? It's not safe to go through the "what if's" of what it could or couldn't be, a doctor can tell you for sure in usually 5 mins. Your missing out on great sex, I wouldn't waste any more time. :-P