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LS and masturbation

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dani2590
dani2590

This is a really awkward subject for most but I'm curious as to whether LS can develop from trauma after years of masturbation both from manual and vibrator use? I have come across some places linking LS to trauma of some sort but none of it has been proved. Is there a link? Something tells me no but just wondering if anyone has any thoughts..

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  • Chrisy
    Chrisy dani2590

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    Hi, 

    I'm sure that use of these implements do not cause Ls.  The trauma that is linked to Ls is the type of trauma that you experience in operations like Hysterectomies, where the hormones are affected and there is a severe amount of stress suffered, also severe sexual trauma endured in rapes and sexual abuse where there would be some damage caused to the genitalia and again lots of stress suffered.  It is unlikely that you would cause that extent of trauma to yourself. I do not think that masturbation by any means would cause the extent of stress that results in this condition flaring up. 

    We all seem to notice a flare up when we suffer stressfull situations.  This may be linked to the released of adrenaline and the subsequent chemicals the body releases in response.  Although the cause of Ls is not known it is believed to be an auto immune response by the body to something.  I have always believed that it is linked to our hormones and that is what causes the bodies response.  Our hormones are affected by stress.  Seems to be a vicious circle

    I believe that our vaginas are designed to withstand friction normally and that it is the ls that causes the problem with friction not the other way around.  I hope this helps you and gives you another point of view.

  • val82862
    val82862 dani2590

    Posted

    I have not had that done, I have no idea where this came from but I am finding it hard to live with,I also have diabetes as well, not good😒
  • Guppy007
    Guppy007 dani2590

    Posted

    If that was the case wouldn't most of the female population have LS.
  • Morrell1951
    Morrell1951 dani2590

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    Dani, this is a good question. The vibrator type Sue mentioned last week is one to be used in a stationary position, so the vibrations stimulate without friction. Friction is definitely bad for flared-up skin. I believe my LS began a few months into  relationship with my ex, who I now understand was a sex addict. I started having the chronic tear in my perineum. Then I had a herpes blister on my vulva (I had chicken pox when I was 13, I don't believe I caught genital herpes – it has not returned there in forty years) which may have really kicked LS into gear. We discussed herpes and LS elsewhere here recently.

    I was single at age 50 for the first time and was doing a lot of very wet masturbation. It was around that time that the fusing began. Knowing what I know now I'm pretty sure all that 'ejaculate' was very irritating.

    If I were inclined to self-pleasure now, I'd get one of those buzzy vibrators and use it in the bath where my fluids would be watered down. Assuming I wouldn't be electrocuted!

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