You may have a yeast infection if your vulva is itchy and red. Have you ever had one before? These are also common after sex.
I think many, many of us have been through the exact things you are going through. There is nothing wrong or different with your body. Women just have the joy of being the receptacle for sex (takes the romance out, right?!). Our vulvas are sensitive (yet strong enough for childbirth!), and frequent sex can cause some irritation, reddness, inflammation and infection. All curable.
I do want to just make sure that we rule out any medical conditions. If you are using a condom, you may be allergic to latex.
If you are not using condoms, you might want to talk with your boyfriend about preventing STDs or STIs (some sexually transmitted infections can cause your symptoms as well).
Many young women get frequent UTIs and yeast infections as they have more frequent sex. This is caused by many factors:
1. More frequency just means there are more chances for bacteria to be pushed into the urethra (causing a UTI or bladder infection). To help prevent this, there is a prescription drug that you can take before having sex (I had to take one, too!).
2. Poor communication. I know you believe you have great communication with your boyfriend regarding sex, and you may, but many couples do not talk about what feels good/what doesn't. Many young men have a difficult time having their girlfriend ask them to stop rubbing so hard, or to please touch my outer labia and clit, but stay away from my urethra! Men are "supposed" to know where all of these parts are, but may not. Try guiding his hand next time. Try asking him to be softer, wait until you are well lubricated and maybe even try to avoid genital contact until the very end of the moment....when you are ready.
3. Drink plenty of water, go to the bathroom before and after sex to help flush away any bacteria that may have been pushed into your urethra.
If you are still itchy and red, you may want to try an over-the-counter medication for yeast infections. If you have never had one before, call your GYN to ask about it.
Lastly, I know you don't want to hear this, but.... your body may also be telling you something your mind/heart do not want to hear yet. This happened to me and many other women I have talked to over the years, and have only realized it "hindsight". I was having frequent UTIs and yeast infections with a boyfriend, and we were happy enough... but slowly I began realizing that this might not be the right guy for me. My body was actually reacting to what my mind knew but would not admit. Not sure if this could be your situation, but just something to be aware of. Honeymooners also have these problems, so it could be that you two are so in love and having frequent sex, that you are getting infections.
Try a few different positions, go slow, even take showers beforehand (or together) and then have sex to see if that helps you physically and mentally.
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You may have a yeast infection if your vulva is itchy and red. Have you ever had one before? These are also common after sex.
I think many, many of us have been through the exact things you are going through. There is nothing wrong or different with your body. Women just have the joy of being the receptacle for sex (takes the romance out, right?!). Our vulvas are sensitive (yet strong enough for childbirth!), and frequent sex can cause some irritation, reddness, inflammation and infection. All curable.
I do want to just make sure that we rule out any medical conditions. If you are using a condom, you may be allergic to latex.
If you are not using condoms, you might want to talk with your boyfriend about preventing STDs or STIs (some sexually transmitted infections can cause your symptoms as well).
Many young women get frequent UTIs and yeast infections as they have more frequent sex. This is caused by many factors:
1. More frequency just means there are more chances for bacteria to be pushed into the urethra (causing a UTI or bladder infection). To help prevent this, there is a prescription drug that you can take before having sex (I had to take one, too!).
2. Poor communication. I know you believe you have great communication with your boyfriend regarding sex, and you may, but many couples do not talk about what feels good/what doesn't. Many young men have a difficult time having their girlfriend ask them to stop rubbing so hard, or to please touch my outer labia and clit, but stay away from my urethra! Men are "supposed" to know where all of these parts are, but may not. Try guiding his hand next time. Try asking him to be softer, wait until you are well lubricated and maybe even try to avoid genital contact until the very end of the moment....when you are ready.
3. Drink plenty of water, go to the bathroom before and after sex to help flush away any bacteria that may have been pushed into your urethra.
If you are still itchy and red, you may want to try an over-the-counter medication for yeast infections. If you have never had one before, call your GYN to ask about it.
Lastly, I know you don't want to hear this, but.... your body may also be telling you something your mind/heart do not want to hear yet. This happened to me and many other women I have talked to over the years, and have only realized it "hindsight". I was having frequent UTIs and yeast infections with a boyfriend, and we were happy enough... but slowly I began realizing that this might not be the right guy for me. My body was actually reacting to what my mind knew but would not admit. Not sure if this could be your situation, but just something to be aware of. Honeymooners also have these problems, so it could be that you two are so in love and having frequent sex, that you are getting infections.
Try a few different positions, go slow, even take showers beforehand (or together) and then have sex to see if that helps you physically and mentally.
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