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Pain during intercourse, possible hair problem?
I'm a female. I'm having pain with intercourse for the first time with a new male partner. Each time (4 now) I have pain (like sandpaper) and lightly bleed. The doctor tested me for 2 std and did a pap and I am fine. He saw irritation. It takes 2-3 days to recover after sex. I just saw that my partner has hair growing on 1/3 of his penis from the base up and I think it could be the problem. The hair may be in the way and their coarseness make it painful for a sensitive person? Would laser hair removal be the solution? I'm thinking using a condom to see if this covers the hair first, then shave or pluck or wax? We are not using a condom now, we are std free.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Definitely not laser at this stage. I doubt if hair is the problem but you may prove me wrong with your condom idea which is a good one. I would wonder about a mild mixed bacterial vaginitis and would think a course of Flagyl applied topically would be worth while. Good luck!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Flagyl is not a topical anesthetic. It is a broad spectrum antimicrobial. Yes, a topical anesthetic would be a terrible idea for the reasons you mention.
Thank you very much for your response. I looked up Flagyl and saw that it's a topical anesthetic. It may suppress the pain but what about the bleeding due to the pain? It seems to me that it is not addressing the cause but rather masking it and if I keep having intercourse with Flagyl, I would end up very bruised up, no?
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Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
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.
