swollen/puffy

[kittyfcuk]

Hey..the past few days Ive noticed some itching down there. It's not all the time, just sometimes and tonight was worse than other times. I looked down there and it was really red and the lips were puffy, or swollen perhaps? What is this and what should I do to treat it? Me and my bf had sex with a latex condom and lubricant a few nights ago, could that be it? We've done that before though and this never happened. thanks!

[paranoidpatty]

You could be having an allergic reaction from either the latex or from the lube.  Some women are extra sensitive to that.  That is if you ONLY had protected sex.  If it happens after each act of protected sex then I'd assume it was the lube or the condom.  Do some experimentation and use a polyurethane condom and then try not using the lube.  It could also be a yeast infection.  You may want to check with your doc if you're really concerned.

[JuneBug28]

Hi,

I hope by now, you have already seen your GYN. But the symtoms you described could also be Gonorrhea swollen and puffy,  or could very well be a yeast infection or like the other member described you may be allergic to latex condoms.

However, get examined by your doctor for sure, and followup by investing in Trojan Supra condoms (microsheer polyurethane) these are the BEST, as with latex you're not left with that sore "I dont want to do it anymore feeling".

All the best to you!