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Vaginal dryness, pain days after having sex?

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nat49307
nat49307

I am a 22 year old woman. Lately starting about 2 or 3 weeks ago I began experiencing vaginal dryness while having sex with my boyfriend, normally I experience a lot of wetness during sex so this is strange for me. The last time we had sex I had been perfectly fine and then out of nowhere it was like I dried up and it began to become difficult to have sex but we kept trying. We eventually did get it in even though I was still experiencing the dryness. This was 7 days ago. I was experiencing some uncomfortable pain that pretty much went away but ever since then whenever I pee it hurts me really bad. Usually the pain happens when the pee comes out and I only feel it on like the left side. I don't want to say the left side of my vagina lip but more on the inner left area. I'm not familiar with the correct term. I think that would be the inner lips? Sometimes the pain is kind of lessening and I think it's going to go away. But now I've started my period and I use tampons and at almost like the tampon irritates it a little because now I'll go to the bathroom again and it hurts to pee again but inserting the tampon does not hurt.

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  • tracy12090
    tracy12090 nat49307

    Posted

    Hi it might be that you have a small tear or abrasion where you were so dry. I would get a mirror and take a look if there is and its not to bad put a small pinch of salt in a some water and bath the area with cotton wool it will soon heal. If its larger or the actual urine that's burning its more likely you will need to visit the Dr. If you find you are dry in the future try using a lube there are loads available from basic to flavoured.

    Hope this helps :-)

  • Sus28
    Sus28 nat49307

    Posted

    Maybe you have a friction burn from the sex and being dry at the time.

    you will have to find a lube that suits you when you have the dryness

  • carmarie
    carmarie nat49307

    Posted

    Hi Nat.

    Sometimes even at your age you might need lubrication before sex. You might also have a bout of cystitis where it will feel like a burning sensation when you pee, You will need a urine test from your GP to confirm this. There are lots of lubricants on the market, but if you have sensitive skin down below, I would suggest an oil based one with natural ingredients (Yes). Avoid perfumed soaps and thongs and use a sensitive washing powder for your briefs or wash in plain water they will still be clean. Tampons can irritate and scented sanitary towels and panty liners are a big no. If you have had energetic sex, as someone suggested it could be a friction burn but it is worth having that urine test from your GP. Hope this helps.lol

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