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HS and Sex

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stephanie15666
stephanie15666

Has anyone's breakouts been linked to sex? I had an absess for approx. 6 mths, then something happened to my husband and we couldn't have sex for 4 weeks, and absess went away. Started sex again and it's coming back.

I also got a cold so I am not sure if it could be sex or the cold (just a weakened immune system).

Just wondering... thanks

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  • whoshunny15289
    whoshunny15289 stephanie15666

    Posted

    Hmmm I know each month around my period I get flair ups. And I've heard some women have reduced symptoms around menopause so maybe hormones play a part. I personally haven't contacted sex to break outs or flair ups. I do remember when I was pregnant I had no symptoms until I gave birth. Anyway sorry this probably wasn't much help.
  • chrissey15612
    chrissey15612 stephanie15666

    Posted

    Hello ladies, would you like to join my Facebook group HS UK we are all there to help eachother and you are both more than welcome.

    Chrissey x

  • crystal_08850
    crystal_08850 stephanie15666

    Posted

    I have actually tried to Google to see if food proteins can be passed through sex. There is debate about if proteins from food a man eats can be passed. I am sensitive to nightshades and although I don't have flare ups after sex, I do have a horrible odor the next day if my husband has eaten jalapeños, which is a nightshade vegetable. No jalapeños, no odor. I wish a doctor would figure out for sure!
  • tj268
    tj268 stephanie15666

    Posted

    Hello stephanie, just a thought...my biggest HS trigger is sweat. Maybe that is triggering your outbreaks???
    • stephanie15666
      stephanie15666 tj268

      Posted

      Thanks I was thinking that! You guys all all so amazing on this support group. Everyone helps even if it's seems like a crazy question. Thanks everyone.
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