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Vaginal swelling
I am 19 years old I have noticed that the inside of my vagina feels almost swollen (like all the walls are swelling inwards). It has been like this for awhile but only recently I have started having very slight abdominal pains--it feels like gas but it is always on the right side and just kind of a dull pain (feels like the area where my ovaries are). I usually experience a little bit of pain upon beginning sexual intercourse, but it usually goes away after a little while. During my last menstrual period I noticed that the blood sometimes seemed very fresh and red (not darker and slightly clotted like it usually is). My skin is also very sensitive so I don't know if this could be caused by tampons or condoms or if it is something more serious.
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STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
STDs aren't transmitted through clothing. Fabric is a germ barrier.
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, texture and amount.
