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itching/discomfort after sex
Since past 2 years I have itching after sex. I have absolutely no itching problems or abnormal discharge at all in between sex (could be up to 6-8 months).
With each itching episode (lasting over a week, with treatment), there is no abnormal or foul smell in the discharge. Sometimes the itch involves more of the vaginal opening, sometimes more on the area near the urethra, or both.
I've been to the gynae last year about this. He ran cultures and PCR tests for gonorhhoea, chlamydia, also blood test for HIV and could only find strep. agalactiae and yeast. So I was given antibiotics and antifungal inserts.And I was told not to practise oral sex since the problem could be the strep from the throat, but this strep agalact is also known as normal flora. After a week, this itching subsided.
I've had 2 boyfriends in the last 2 years. When this first happened I thought it was STD but since this has also occured post sex with condoms, I am puzzled and worried.
It can't be bacterial vaginitis as it doesn't fit the description of foul smelling discharge. It doesn't look like typical yeast infection as sometimes there is normal discharge yet it itches.
I've been worried that I am starting to inspect myself using a mirror or to feel where exactly the itch is coming from. This week I felt a few micro bumps like those (on the tongue) on my inner left labia. I'm not sure if it's been there all the while. However, I can't see it (any bumps) when I look into the mirror.
Please could you help give me some insight on this?
With each itching episode (lasting over a week, with treatment), there is no abnormal or foul smell in the discharge. Sometimes the itch involves more of the vaginal opening, sometimes more on the area near the urethra, or both.
I've been to the gynae last year about this. He ran cultures and PCR tests for gonorhhoea, chlamydia, also blood test for HIV and could only find strep. agalactiae and yeast. So I was given antibiotics and antifungal inserts.And I was told not to practise oral sex since the problem could be the strep from the throat, but this strep agalact is also known as normal flora. After a week, this itching subsided.
I've had 2 boyfriends in the last 2 years. When this first happened I thought it was STD but since this has also occured post sex with condoms, I am puzzled and worried.
It can't be bacterial vaginitis as it doesn't fit the description of foul smelling discharge. It doesn't look like typical yeast infection as sometimes there is normal discharge yet it itches.
I've been worried that I am starting to inspect myself using a mirror or to feel where exactly the itch is coming from. This week I felt a few micro bumps like those (on the tongue) on my inner left labia. I'm not sure if it's been there all the while. However, I can't see it (any bumps) when I look into the mirror.
Please could you help give me some insight on this?
Try replacing your highly scented, and strong anti-bacterial soaps with Johnsons Baby Bath (non-soap). It is mild, smells nice but is not soap.
My doctor prescribed this tub of white goo to use instead of soap and it's disgusting! I'm trying to make it work but it doesn't leave me feeling "clean", so I finish off with a little lather of Baby Bath.
My doctor prescribed this tub of white goo to use instead of soap and it's disgusting! I'm trying to make it work but it doesn't leave me feeling "clean", so I finish off with a little lather of Baby Bath.
Hi, I have read through some of the post.. I am 23 almost 24 and I have never had any problems with my intimate area. I hadnt had sex for around 7 months and have just started again, we used a new brand of confom to what I would normally buy and it his his first time having sex, so I have ruled it being any serious sexual decease.
My problem is just itching, if feels internal but not deep.. I have no pain, no abnormal discharge just the normal clear stuff.. it doesn't feel really dry though it went dry dometimes during srx because thete was alot of moving around in different positions. The itching isnt the make me crazy kind, but obviously ifeel a need for it to go away..
I dont know what it can be.. well I have 2 ideas, 1. Bladder infection because I am not blessed with a normal bladder and I cant hold it well ir I sometimes pee alot.. but ive never had the itching, 2. Maybe I have fiund ine thing that I am allergic too, since all my lufe I haven't been allergic to anything..... but these are only ideas and worst of all I am in Spain until august...
My problem is just itching, if feels internal but not deep.. I have no pain, no abnormal discharge just the normal clear stuff.. it doesn't feel really dry though it went dry dometimes during srx because thete was alot of moving around in different positions. The itching isnt the make me crazy kind, but obviously ifeel a need for it to go away..
I dont know what it can be.. well I have 2 ideas, 1. Bladder infection because I am not blessed with a normal bladder and I cant hold it well ir I sometimes pee alot.. but ive never had the itching, 2. Maybe I have fiund ine thing that I am allergic too, since all my lufe I haven't been allergic to anything..... but these are only ideas and worst of all I am in Spain until august...
Just discovered an ice cube is heaven in relieving it. Just used a few times and now no itch.
I've had this same problem too. After sex, with and without condoms, with and without the guy coming and it still occurs. Also had an std screen recently so its not that. I have minor irritating, annoying itch, pretty dry but slight lumpy/curdy discharge inside vagina and it's not smelly. Have used antifungal creams in the past and seem to work but only after 2-3 days of treatment. I found most inflamed my vagina, Clonea cream has been the only soothing one (sold in Australia and unfortunately only sold in some chemists). I do not want to have to do this everytime after sex!!!! With some research, have narrowed it down to most probably yeast. I came upon this helpful article and will try and start doing some of their suggestions.
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/sexual-health/vaginal-itching
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/sexual-health/vaginal-itching
Hey guys,
Its so great that the internet is a forum for finding answers to these tricky questions. Its a pity though that we can't just discuss these things with the people we love. because obviously this stuff is a lot more common than we think!
I've been experiencing the same problem recently. I'm having...a lot...of sex with a new partner and, no we don't use condoms.
So apparently the vagina is slightly acidity with a ph of around 4.5. This is important for lowering the chance of other types of bacteria taking up shop down there, as most of the nasty types prefer a more alkaline environment.
Anyway, apparently semen has on average a ph of 7-7.5. So if one regularly has semen in the vagina this can cause the symptoms of BV or bacterial vaginosis. A common symptom of which is itching.
I also have an implanon (a slow release contraceptive which is inserted under the skin) a side effect of which can be blood spotting or irregular periods. I've been bleeding a lot! Blood has a ph of 7.4.
I finally freaked out and asked my mum for help and she was very adamant about yoghurt. We just happened to have some plain organic yoghurt so I applied it liberally inside and outside my vagina. The result was almost instant. Relief from one of the worst itching bouts I've had since seeing this man.
I have also read that apple cider vinegar baths (make it dilute!!) can help restore ph.
Other women here have also suggested other ways to restore ph.
I suggest this be a first test. Often the simplest answer is the most likely.
Not always of course - see your doctor if need be.
Good luck!
Its so great that the internet is a forum for finding answers to these tricky questions. Its a pity though that we can't just discuss these things with the people we love. because obviously this stuff is a lot more common than we think!
I've been experiencing the same problem recently. I'm having...a lot...of sex with a new partner and, no we don't use condoms.
So apparently the vagina is slightly acidity with a ph of around 4.5. This is important for lowering the chance of other types of bacteria taking up shop down there, as most of the nasty types prefer a more alkaline environment.
Anyway, apparently semen has on average a ph of 7-7.5. So if one regularly has semen in the vagina this can cause the symptoms of BV or bacterial vaginosis. A common symptom of which is itching.
I also have an implanon (a slow release contraceptive which is inserted under the skin) a side effect of which can be blood spotting or irregular periods. I've been bleeding a lot! Blood has a ph of 7.4.
I finally freaked out and asked my mum for help and she was very adamant about yoghurt. We just happened to have some plain organic yoghurt so I applied it liberally inside and outside my vagina. The result was almost instant. Relief from one of the worst itching bouts I've had since seeing this man.
I have also read that apple cider vinegar baths (make it dilute!!) can help restore ph.
Other women here have also suggested other ways to restore ph.
I suggest this be a first test. Often the simplest answer is the most likely.
Not always of course - see your doctor if need be.
Good luck!
I am 20 years old, only have sex with the boyfriend. I also have an IUD and was tested for all STI and STD in the past year. I also got the burning everyone is talking about and the itching. I have allergies to many things so i am careful to avoid anything i am allergic to. hbahr, have you found anything that works? This is beginning to drive me crazy!
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