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Vaginal tears

Does anyone experience vaginal tears from just peeing, going to the bathroom, wiping yourself, or from sex?  

This happens frequently to me and it is very painful - I have gone to the doctor but all they give me is some ointment that does not help (steriod ointment).
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Soooo. I'm going to start off by saying that I recently went through this frustrating and aggravation ordeal, like all of you. Me and my boyfriend had had sex on a Friday night. (2 weeks ago) Sunday night is when I noticed the burning sensation when I peed and wiped. Of course I was concerned. The next day the pain continued so being concerned about my vagina, just like any woman should, I pulled out my mirror (my hanging door mirror from Walmart lol) and began investigating. I noticed two tears and two abrasion I guess you could call them, in between my vagina lips and the abrasions were near my butt hole. I instantly freaked out! I remember saying out loud, the MFer tore me up. (Excuse my French). Being the worry wart that I am I called my nurse the next day and told her exactly what was going on. I also explained to her that sores were consistent with the different sex positions we were in that night. The condom had gotten dry and I felt the pain, but I didn't think it would come to this. She told me that it was normal and that women tear, the best think to do is to stay lubed up especially while wearing condoms. I became at ease for awhile, but I'm one of those people that instantly head to google if I think something is wrong with me. I came across all kinds of articles. Some said that it could be STDs, most of the articles suggested herpes.
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Hi - I have had some cracks in my skin between my vagina and anus a few times, painful to tough and pee/wipe of you touch them- I used coconut oil last night and they are now healed! I think they were just from having sex and the skin there was dry and got stretched too much causing the dry skin to crack- coconut oil just before bed so it can moisturise overnight, it's perfectly healed now.
I'm in the same boat. it only hurts when I wipe or when the urine touches it. how long does it take to heal?
Hello. I know I’m like 3 years late, but I’m reference to my last post. I would sit in a tub of hot water and soak my vagina. Gently cleanse it and then pat dry and use A & D ointment. It healed right up in a couple of weeks and I have not had that  experience again.  
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I have been experiencing skin tears in my labia for about two years. I recently saw my GP about it and got a referral to a gynaecologist, who diagnosed lichen sclerosus. I've started using a steroid ointment called advantan fatty ointment, and the stinging has eased after one day. My gynae took a biopsy to make sure that it is lichen sclerosus, but I'm encouraged that the steroid cream has started working already. If you have these tears, get to your doctor or see a specialist. The condition can cause long-term problems if you don't get it sorted. Good luck!
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I have been experiencing skin tears in my labia for about two years. I recently saw my GP about it and got a referral to a gynaecologist, who diagnosed lichen sclerosus. I've started using a steroid ointment called advantan fatty ointment, and the stinging has eased after one day. My gynae took a biopsy to make sure that it is lichen sclerosus, but I'm encouraged that the steroid cream has started working already. If you have these tears, get to your doctor or see a specialist. The condition can cause long-term problems if you don't get it sorted. Good luck!
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I use coconut oil.  Soothes and is a natural antimicrobial.  Though, it doesn't help it heal any quicker.
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hello. i am having a problem. i am 19 and engaged. me and my bf have been having sex alot but today it hurt and i started to bleed and i dont know what to do. can one of yall help?
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R all of u women using tampons?  I have found those tears in female companions. It becomes their "spot". I came looking for a solution cause my latest companion seems to have a huge rip between her pelvis and her hip. Her vaginal tear is about an inch or more along a bone. It is her spot and she likes me there but I am reluctant to hurt anyone even if she enjoys it. Is there surgery for it?  I am sure it has something to do with nutrition. Omega-3, water, vitamins and mineral might make a difference but taking care what or who u allow into this delicate area is important too
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I have expierenced tearing to from my vagina after sex i used neosporin. It's helped me beffore on a cut i got in my vagina while playing sports. Hopefully it works now i also rubbed some montrin to help with the irritation
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Iv also had tearing and bleeding many times whilst foreplay as well as sex. Its embarrassing and very painful.im scared can I have some advise please?
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I get tears every once in a while just from wiping and once from sex. They hurt! I hate going to the bathroom. I am using a neosporin and it seems to be working. The numbing effect is great and I feel better for a bit. You do have to reapply a few times a day but for me its worth it.
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I believe I have the same situation as you had.  The trauma to the area.  The doctor has already ruled out bv, yeast, std.  So she put me on doxycycline and she started me two days ago with nystatin cream (not with steriod), but antibotic cream.  I wanted to know how long did it take for you to heal.  I have been suffering since May 3rd.  I have been on doxycycline since last Tuesday, May 14th.  Thank you for posting.
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I feel for you ladies, i really do. I also have very similar issues (after sex little lesion like cuts and burning when i urine and painful after sex) I've seen several doctors and no one has been able to diagnose nor help me find a solution to this problem that has been going on for about a year now. I'm wondering if my problem that i continue having each and every time, only after sex with my boyfriend is perhaps a reaction from my depoprovera shot or an allergic reaction to siemen or shaving cream?? Dr's have been quick to scare the living crap out of me and insist its herpes well it is not- my results can back negative after 2 different Dr.'s tested for herpes and also a culture. Im desperate, i have no insurance and i am a single mother and cant afford to keep at this. How is this possible, i don't understand how there is no answer nor a solution, this is terrible this is really effecting me :( and i feel like nobody understands how i feel.
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I have a tear in the left side of my vagina.. Ive been crying for days the doctor told me it was herpes i am only 16 and im so upset and need help i see a specialast on january 3 2013 reading everybodys posts make me feel abit better thinking it is not herpes ...... Cause you would have sores right? Ive had this tear and pain for a couple months now and i have no sores down there or on my mouth! Please some one help me i cant sleep i cry daily i just want this pain to go away ..
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I had burning in the vaginal region and a tear. It never hurt to pee but it burned and started to itch. I had a culture done and it came back negative for herpes but now I'm concerned. I still have slight burning after 6 weeks. Does anyone know about this or have any input to help?
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I have read all the posts, and NONE of them are closest to what I am experiencing.  I am 58 years old, Menopausal, and have been married to my sweetheart for 14 years.  We are both on our second marriage.  Last December, we were in a car wreck, broadside by a 3/4 ton truck, and I was very lucky to have been wearing my seat belt, as I always do.  So were the other people in the vehicle.  I was the only one injured, with a broken right clavicle, bruised ribs and tissue damage.  Of course, I was initially prescribed Percoset, but NOT a stool softener.  I became SOOOO constipated, that I became impacted, and in the process of trying to have a bowel movement, I tore very badly between the vagina and anus.  Once I got on a powerful laxative regimen, the constipation issue became resolved, but now, I am constantly tearing, and cannot have sex with my dear, sweet, understanding husband.  And he doesn't want to hurt me, so he doesn't bother me.  I worry about his health, since ejaculation is VERY beneficial for man's prostate, and the more frequently they ejaculate, the less likely they are of developing Prostate cancer.  I read that in a Medical Journal several years ago.  I suspect that I can cure the problem by having my hormone's tested and getting on BHRT, but have no money to spare right now to do that.  I know that BHRT will repair the elasticity in the skin in the perineum and vaginal area, but I wonder if there is another approach, costing less money, that will fill the bill.  I feel like I keep getting an epesiotomy over and over again!  BTW, My husband does NOT have a large organ, but it has always been perfect for me.  Now, even that hurts me.  Alternatively, I will take care of him in other ways (manually), to help him and protect him from developing negative Prostate issues.  I love him SO much, that I will do whatever it takes to help keep him healthy.  He's 70 years old, and has a WICKED libido! LOL!
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So glad it's not just me... I have had multiple tears now and it's really starting to hurt... How do I go about sorting it as I am only 17 and easily embarrassed.... Any help would be great x
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Hey ladies,

Are many of you on birth control pills? I've been doing so much research and it seems that many woman have said this problem started after they began BC. Mine did as well, about a month or two after starting the pill.

Most women said they had no more cuts when they stopped the pill. So I'm thinking this might have something to do with the pill. Even though most gynecologists don't think it's connected to the pill.
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Can you use Wound Be Gone inside? Thats where I get a cut :(
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Thank you thank you gillbill, this is the first thing out here that has made any sense of my issue...I feel as tho I could have written your post! I'm at my wits ends really.

thank you so very much~
fkk
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Hi there,
Ive had this problem since i became sexually active.  I'm 29 now and it is still a problem.  I've had thrush and bv yes, but when i haven't had them, i still get the perineal tears at the back.
When i've had partners with a smaller penis, I found I didn't suffer too badly at all.  When they've been a handsome size, it's been awful!
I also found that different sexual positions can cause it more too, like from behind, so it is worth avoiding those until you find something to stop them occuring.
Sometimes i wonder if my hymen didn't break enough, i think i can still see some intact to this day, even after a natural birth. It seems unlikely but it doesn't look far back enough? Perhaps I'm wrong but it looks to still cover a third of me there?  
I guess it's one of those things.  I've tried using gels there and i mentioned it once at the gum clinic (hard to tell whether we have bv or thrush sometimes and they do on the spot checks and give treatment there and then) and they gave me aqueous cream to wash with which helped a little, but it still happened. Worth a try i suppose for those who haven't used it yet?
  Best wishes to you all x
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I am so totally amazed that so many have similar problems.  I've had 4 children but only one, my premmie, was a vaginal birth.  I have just come off a course of strong antibiotics and recognised the signs of a yeast infection so grabbed a one dose tablet from the chemist.  However this afternoon after going I was stinging a bit so I dabbed myself clean with some fragrance free baby wipes and then dabbed dry with some toilet paper and sure enough, I had bled a little.  I'm almost positive that this particular brand of toilet paper is possibly a partial cause because it's scented....I hate scented toilet paper but it was cheap and soft! Because my children have super sensitive skin though I've always avoided the scented stuff - we don't like eczema'd boy bits.

I've had this problem seriously since my almost 4 year old youngest was born - but haven't been totally right since my VBAC but he was tiny so really shouldn't have caused any problems.  Also,  not helping is my current addiction to chocolate...I admit it - I eat WAY too much but I think I'm after the high I can't get any other way, LOL.  My poor husband though - I didn't tell him that last time we had intercourse he'd made me bleed - I think he gets sick of hearing which parts hurt, what with my fibro and degenerating discs and arthritis and migraines etc etc....but honestly, when everything is causing pain, the "whoohaa" doesn't get turned on at all.  Poor fella. If I could talk him into understanding maybe it would be easier. All he does is tell me to find a specialist.  Sorry, specialists cost more money than we have - he hates my GP - and this is a basic problem it seems.  I'm just 'happy' if that's the correct word for it, that I'm not alone.
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I have atear from sex with a new partner who used his own condom with lots of "bumps" I guess for pleasure. It tore almost immediately and even though I got up and used vaseline it was really paunful. The timing of this is awful. I'm getting ready for my daughter's wedding and knew I shouldn't get into any of this before the wedding. It's so distracting. Trying to have a bowel movement with IBS is so painful!
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To anyone who has had this issue with labia or perineum tears and burning uncomfortable pain during sex, urination or sweating... Also can cause anal fissures (anal tears) I have had the same thing occur for over two years! I went from doctor to doctor and was checked for every STD imaginable. What I have found out has changed my life and finally given me freedom from this. I found out about systemic Candida and started eliminating yeast, sugar and a few other things from my diet.  Many different things can cause it, such as being on antibiotics or stress. Sex seems to exacerbate it and you can pass it back and forth to your partner as they experience symptoms rarely and usually its anal itching. Google systemic candida and I guarantee you that if your doctors cant seem to find anything wrong that this will change your life and allow you to live a normal sex life again. I find that if I slip and start eating a lot of sugar even if its fruit that the systems will come back! Good luck to all who have this issue because it is truly debilitating.... Also apple cider vinegar diluted with water applied directly to the area or soaking with 1-2 cups of vinegar in bath tends to temporarily alleviate symptoms. Amazon has quite a few books on this subject that were extremely helpful!!
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I have had labia skin tears and just thought I'd have to suffer with it. However, I found that after using sulfer soap (which I could only purchase online via amazon) that my labia skin tears healed up.  The soap doesn't burn or anything and is very reasonably priced.
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I sincerely hope you respond to this,

I am being shipped off to a Vulvar center 5 hours from home next month to undergo study and treatment for this condition because of all the gynos I've been to, no one has any idea what this is. What did they call it? What did they prescribe? I really would like to go in with answers.
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